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Chateau Duhart-Milon –
Bordeaux left back, Medoc , Pauillac 4th Growths per 1855 Classifications
Vineyard - Completely renovated (remodeled) in 1962 and now covers 152 hectares.
Varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon (69%), with 28% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, on fairly typical soils of fine gravel, mixed with Aeolian sands, on a tertiary limestone bedrock.
Manager - Used to served at Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Robert Parker’s Rating: 2003 vintage – 92, other vintages – average 87 to 91
Readiness – I will shelf it for now and pull it out after 2009 or 2010.
Chateau Troplong-Mondot –
Bordeaux right bank, recently being promoted to St. Emilion Premier Grand Crus Classes (Class B) in 2006.
Vineyard - 33 hectares next to the famous Chateau Pavie, the biggest in right bank.
Varietals – Merlot (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Cabernet Franc (5%), dense clay over thick limestone, perfect for Merlot to grow.
Vines – the oldest is over 90 years old while the majority has an average age of 35 years.
Robert Parker’s Rating: 1997 vintage – not available, other vintages – average 88 to 92
Readiness – 1997 is well ready for drink now.
Conclusion: these 2 bottles are at about the same grade. I will choose the 1997 Troplong because it is ready to drink now. Even though the Duhart-Milon may get some aging potential, I will still take the Troplong for the following reasons:
1. Since it is more match (relatively more fruity over the other) with Chinese dishes.
2. The vines are older.
3. The Vineyard is more reputable.