Château Duhart-Milon 2002

This is an excellent effort boasting notes of cedar, spice box, earth, and red and black currants in a medium-bodied, elegant style that exhibits the hand prints of Lafite Rothschild. A pure wine, it should age nicely for 10-15 years. Duhart is a chateau to watch as the Rothschilds (of Lafite) are making serious investments and pushing full-throttle to upgrade the quality and image of this estate.

Logo on the cork: problem. Dark, intense colour, slightly evolved. Moderately aromatic nose, with ripe fruit and a hint of ink. Juicy on the attack and through the mid-palate; with an elongated body and a touch of liveliness, the wine carries through to a normal length. Overall built on a slightly acidic balance.