{"product_id":"chateau-duhart-milon-d-barons-de-rothschild-pauillac-2008-750ml","title":"Chateau Duhart Milon Domains Barons de Rothschild Pauillac 2008 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003eAn expressive and mature Pauillac, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry, complemented by graphite, cedar, liquorice, tobacco and earthy nuances. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and concentrated dark fruit. Subtle savoury notes and well-integrated oak add complexity, leading to a structured, elegant finish with classic Pauillac character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eMay 2, 2011\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2011-2036\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 Duhart Milon is the shrewd consumer?s wine to purchase by the case as prices do not yet reflect its qualitative resurgence. Composed of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot that came in at 13.09% alcohol, it is a surprisingly intense effort displaying a marvelous texture, plenty of black currant, licorice, unsmoked cigar tobacco and earthy characteristics, a full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning purity as well as density. Enjoy this top-notch 2008 over the next 20-25 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: \u003cspan\u003eDec 19, 2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLead pencil and tobacco with licorice and currants. Full and super refined with a currants and light spice character. Open and refined and delicious bottle already. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLafite.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot \u003cbr\u003eThe growing season was closely monitored, coming after a severe winter and some spring frost. Flowering was not very productive, constant humidity favoured disease and the summer was moderately warm. Fortunately, September was fine and so it was possible to wait for the grapes to fully ripen, with late harvests. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES (AT BOTTLING) \u003cbr\u003eExpressive, heady, open nose. Notes of very ripe, very red fruit. Excellent body, after a fine complex attack. Very rounded, long finish, with a touch of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.09% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\/Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008; Cabernet Sauvignon harvested from 8–15 October, with Merlot picked approximately one week earlier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, with 50% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\/Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Duhart-Milon's vineyards in Pauillac, covering approximately 76 hectares. The estate's gravel-rich soils, with a clay and limestone subsoil, provide excellent drainage and favour Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes are carefully sorted and fermented in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless-steel vats, with gentle pump-overs to optimise extraction. Maceration lasts approximately 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\/Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Duhart-Milon, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauillac, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourth Growth – Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 minutes; gentle decanting is recommended to reveal its complexity while preserving its mature aromas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef Wellington, venison, duck breast, game dishes, wild mushrooms and mature hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966566973504,"sku":"RDFR20080527","price":190.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Chateau-Duhart-Milon-750ml.jpg?v=1793951960","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/chateau-duhart-milon-d-barons-de-rothschild-pauillac-2008-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}