Le Blanc de Duhart-Milon
Location
Pauillac is located on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, approximately 40km north of Bordeaux. With the tempering influence of the estuary and a great diversity of soils originating from both the Massif Central and the Pyrenees, Pauillac boasts exceptional climate and geological conditions for the production of outstanding wines.
Terroir
Le Blanc de Duhart-Milon comes from plots located on the easternmost part of the estate, on the Anseillan side and in an area where Lafite and Duhart both have neighbouring plots producing red wine. A rigorous selection of Sauvignon and Semillon clones has allowed us to match our grape varieties to our terroirs.
Winemaking
The grapes, picked into small crates, undergo meticulous sorting. They are cold-pressed into settling tanks, then vinified in French oak barrels crafted by our cooperage. From the press emerge juices of unexpected aromatic purity, surprising us first with their lively freshness. High malic acid levels prompt us to revive a long-considered idea: malolactic fermentation. Carried out on our new Sémillon barrels, it restores balance and gently enhances the floral notes of the vintage. The wines are then aged in these same barrels on full lees for around 8 months — a time that gives Duhart Blanc its ageing potential without losing freshness.
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