| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Don Melchor |
| Label Name: | Vintage |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | Puente Alto (Alto Maipo / Maipo Valley) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Vinous 97; Descorchados 97; Wine Spectator 96 (Top 100 Wine of 2024 / Wine of the Year #1); Wine Enthusiast 96 (Cellar Selection); The Wine Advocate 95; Decanter 94
Tasting Note
Dense, polished Cabernet with blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry and plum, framed by graphite, cedar, cocoa and dried rosemary. Silky, well-integrated tannins, bright acidity, violet and tobacco hints; long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast (char siu / Peking duck), Sichuan beef, teriyaki or soy-glazed steak.
Production Method
Hand-harvested and parcel-selected; fermented in small lots, malolactic in barrel; aged ~15 months in French oak (≈68% new), followed by additional bottle ageing.
Vineyard Info
Viña Don Melchor (Concha y Toro) — iconic Puente Alto estate. 35th vintage (2021), strict parcel selection from old vines (some planted 1979) focused on premium Cabernet expression.
Don Melchor Vintage 2021
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