18 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer. Zeigt Zurückhaltung, dunkler Tabak, getrocknete Pflaumenschalen. Erst im Gaumen spürt man die dunkle Aromatik dieses sehr barock anmutenden Weines, wirkt noch sehr körnig und aufrauhend und weist somit einerseits fast eine dramatische Kraft auf, andererseita spürt man hier Konturen die eher zu einem Bourgeois passen, als zu einem Grand Cru. Ein maskuliner Duhart mit sehr viel Potential. So einen Pauillac-Brocken muss man wohl in 20 Jahren noch mehrere Stunden dekantieren. Und dann muss ganz Deftiges Essen dazu auf dem Tisch stehen. Nichts für Weicheier. warten (2025 - 2055)
94 Robert Parker
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Duhart-Milon rocks up with upfront notions of baked plums, warm cassis and mulberries plus suggestions of cigar box, sandalwood, dried roses and forest floor. Full-bodied, rich and decadent in the mouth, the palate has a beautiful texture of velvety, fantastically ripe tannins and lovely freshness, finishing very long and very classy.
93 Vinous
The 2010 Duhart-Milon has an intense but tightly coiled nose of black fruit laced with cedar and mint. I would have liked to see a little more precision. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and very well judged acidity. There is an appealing sense of symmetry here with fine precision and tension on the finish. Excellent. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting.
91 Wine Spectator
Well-polished, with sleek edges to the fleshy plum, cassis and blackberry fruit, while the finish is embedded with black licorice and violet notes. Approachable now, but the stuffing is there to cellar this for a bit. Drink now through 2025. –JM