Duhart-Milon-Rothschild Pauillac 2005

93 points Robert Parker: "This property, which has benefitted enormously from tremendous investments from the Rothschild family that owns Lafite, has turned out a dense purple-colored wine in 2005. Offering broad, expansive, supple and silky tannin as well as loads of Asian plum sauce, blackcurrants, and sweet cherries, this wine is seductive, medium to full-bodied, and luscious. This successful effort from the Rothschilds should continue to drink well for at least another two decades. Drink: 2015-2035. (Jun 2015)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "Dark in color, almost black, with beautiful aromas of spices, blackberry and milk chocolate. Full-bodied and very silky, yet tannic, with a wonderful texture. This is long and caressing. Gorgeous. Best after 2015. (3/31/08)"

93 points (16.5/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "...refined and beautiful... (2008)"

92 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guide to the Wines of France: "Powerful yet refined tannins, very long flavors, with impressive clarity in its terroir expression. Drink: 2011 up to 2030. (2011)"

92 points CellarTracker.com community score.

90-92 points Falstaff (5/5/06).

91+ points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Medium ruby. Superripe aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, bitter chocolate, licorice, menthol and Asian spices. Big, chocolatey and rich; much broader and more backward than the Carruades I tasted next to it but without that wine's perfume and light touch. Finishes chewy and youthfully medicinal, with a classic dryness and substantial tannins that call for seven or eight years of cellaring. (May 2008)"