As Baron Eric de Rothschild said: “Such a beautiful vineyard near Lafite, I could not pass up the opportunity to bring it back to life”.

Purchased in 1962 by the Rothschild family, owners of the famous Lafite estate next door, Château Duhart Milon was known for fairly harsh wines, perhaps an expression of its 17th-century owner, a pirate for whom the estate was named. Its reputation was more likely due to the high proportion of Petit Verdot in the blend.

Today the estate is planted with a more classic combination of 58 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 % Merlot and 20 % Cabernet Franc. It produces wines with outstanding finesse, aromatic intensity and sometimes severe heartiness. Careful management of the vineyards, judicious respect of tradition and the use of modern techniques all contribute to the excellent quality of the wines.