DON MELCHOR Cabernet Sauvignon - Puente Alto 2021 Bottle (Concha y Toro) - NO DISCOUNT

Description

Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry are layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and velvety, with refined tannins and balanced acidity. Flavours of ripe black fruit, espresso, and a whisper of spice lead to a long, elegant finish. A wine of exceptional depth and aging potential, showcasing the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5%abv

WINE STYLE - Full-bodied, velvety, ripe & elegant
FOOD PAIRINGS - Grilled meat, hearty stews, aged cheeses, spicy sausages.
GRAPE VARIETIES - 93 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot
AWARD/SCORES - 97 Points Descorchados

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Don Melchor is worthy of a notable 97 points in the new version of the prestigious Chilean wine guide Descorchados, by journalist Patricio Tapia, rising for the eighth time in its history among the Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile. The 35th vintage of this well-known Cabernet Sauvignon from the Puente Alto appellation has received an impressive 97 points. It has been featured in the Best Cabernet Sauvignon of Chile ranking, the Best Maipo Andes list, and the Best Reds ranking.

Don Melchor 2021 is a wine made from 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot. The winemaker, Enrique Tirado, expertly combines the expression of each of the seven parcels that comprise the Don Melchor vineyard – subdivided, at the same time, into 151 small plots-, resulting in a well-balanced wine. This wine reflects the complexity and elegance the Puente Alto terroir can deliver in a single bottle.

“The 2021 vintage gave us very expressive wines, full of concentration, dense and long, that highlight the fruit quality and texture of each variety grown in the Don Melchor Vineyard, showing a fine balance between delicacy and energy, with extremely expressive flavors and aromas”, describes Enrique Tirado, Technical Director and CEO of Viña Don Melchor.