Duhart Milon 2019 has been released at €48 per bottle ex-negociant, down 12.7% on the 2018’s opening price of €55 and the same as the 2017. It is being offered by the international trade at £624 per 12×75, down 4.7% on the 2018 release (£655).
You can watch the UGCB presentation of today’s release here.
For James Suckling (95-96), this is a “very balanced, refined Duhart with ever so fine tannins and currant, tobacco and cedar aromas and flavors”. Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider) also tasted today’s release and gave it 93-95 points, noting that “the wine straddles between classic and modern Pauillac”.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (Wine Advocate) scored the 2019 Duhart Milon a barrel range of 92-94. She said in her tasting note: “Medium-bodied, the palate is spritely and refreshing, with bags of juicy, mint-laced black fruits and an approachable, plush texture, finishing long and lively”.
As seen in the chart below, a score of 93 points would place today’s release on the ‘Fair Value’ line. Any higher, and the wine would be deemed of very good value.
Older vintages to consider include the 2016 and 2014: both with 93 points from Neal Martin, and available at 10.3% and 13.5% discount respectively.
The 2008, with plenty of bottle age and a score of 94 from Robert Parker is available at the same price as today’s release.
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