Moulin Duhart Pauillac 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Moulin Duhart
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (53%), Cabernet Sauvignon (47%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 points (tasting 2023). Positive professional reviews noted in Decanter and other critics

Tasting Note
Fresh cherries, red-forest berries, liquorice and subtle herbal/graphite notes; floral lift. Juicy, round mid-palate with silky, polished tannins and balanced, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), Korean BBQ beef, Szechuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Grapes selected from younger parcels; fermentation with short maceration, élevage in seasoned/French oak for shorter period than grand vin; made for earlier drinking.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Duhart‑Milon, a Médoc estate (4ème cru classé) owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1962. Moulin de Duhart is produced from younger vines and parcels.