Chateau Duhart-Milon 1996

So the Ganem's are in Sedona, the vortex capital of the world and we finally tried the Chateau Duhart-Milon 1996.

First let's take a moment to say...The Cardinals Won!!! The Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl!!! Never thought I would be able to say that....Amazing

The tannins were very Bordeaux but there was not much fruit, almost a little over the hill. However, I think this is what you get with a mid-priced, mid-aged vino. We also had it with not the best pairing, spaghetti, however my kids "cooked it" and so it was terrific.

On the lower left of the label, there is a symbol denoting Rothschild. I have seen this on varying bottles and in fact several years ago purchased a 1997 with this symbol at Costco. Tasting it this past holiday, it was crap. I think it denotes a second (or lower) wine and there must be several. We can ask Gary.

This Thursday should be fun. Gary is very knowledgeable. If anyone has any thoughts about the lecture please post them or send them to me via E-mail. 6:30 reservations.

Executive Wine Seminars: Sanely Priced Bordeaux


Wine Advocate # 122Apr 1999 of the 1996
Robert Parker
90
Drink: 2005 - 2020
$57-$78
A strong case can be made that this is the finest Duhart produced since the 1982. The color is a saturated dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, minerals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable finesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity, this should be a reasonably priced wine. It reflects the increased attention Lafite's administrator, Charles Chevalier, has been giving this nearby estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.