Château Duhart-Milon
Pauillac
DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD (LAFITE)
Located next to Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Duhart-Milon was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1962.
A STORY
In few words
According to oral tradition, “Sieur Duhart” was the name of a corsair under Louis XV who settled in Pauillac when he retired. The corsair’s house in the port of Pauillac inspired the label for Duhart-Milon wines. In the early 18th century, DuhartMilon wines provided an additional income for the “Lord of Lafite” and were classified as Château Lafite’s “second wine”, demonstrating the high quality of the terroir. The 1855 classification elevated Duhart-Milon to classified great growth status in Pauillac.
The 75-hectare vineyard in the Pauillac appellation is planted with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.
It stretches out over the west side of Château Lafite Rothschild on the Milon hillside, which runs along the Carruades de Lafite plateau. Each vintage is aged in oak barrels from the Tonnellerie des Domaines cooperage. Barrel ageing lasts 10 to 18 months, depending on the vintage.
At the head
The Château Manager
Eric KOHLER
Technical Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
75 ha
Production
180,000 bottles
Geology
Fine gravel mixed with aeolian sand on a limestone subsoil from the Tertiary period.
Grape Varieties
71 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 29 % Merlot
Ageing
10 to 18 months depending on the vintage
New barrels: 50%
Second wine
Moulin de Duhart
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