Château Duhart-Milon 2021

Tobacco, green pepper, eucalyptus, subtle violet perfume too – black pepper and the crushed stone aspect. Smooth and super silky, this is round with a lovely definition to the fruit, so clean and pure, with an appealing creaminess that comes across as flavour but also texture. The tannins are well integrated, just cushioning the fruit but providing the silky carpet on which they travel from start to finish. This does have a darker core also with a liquorice, sweet tobacco and coffee granule aspect from the Cabernet coming through and settling on the tongue giving a piquance but there’s excellent harmony here. Supple and succulent with excellent clarity – really very characterful, I love it. A high percentage of Cabernet in the blend this year, usually between 60-70%. Drinking Window: 2026-2049. Score – 94. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com)