One of the outstanding wines of Chile, Don Melchior is named after famed winemaker Don Melchior Concha y Toro who was the first to plant Bordeaux varietals back in 1883. This now marks the 31st vintage of this famed wine. Winemaking is now done as an annual collaboration between winemaker Enrique Tirado and expert blender Eric Boissenot designed to find their finest expression of the Puente Alto region. “We call our approach the ‘Beauty of the Composition’ to capture the artistry that defines each vintage,” said Tirado, winemaker and general manager of Viña Don Melchor. “When we start working on the blend, we have not one expression but hundreds of micro-vinifications to consider that collectively represent the distinct flavors, aromas, textures and color variations of our terroir. Creating the final assemblage of Don Melchor is like painting in many colors and tones to illustrate the beauty of this extraordinary vineyard.”
I was blown away with the 2018 Don Melchior Cabenet Sauvignon (OB, 96) which has sensational herbal undertones, making this is a very Bordelaise new world wine, almost reminiscent of a top left bank wine from 2009. Learn more about this inspired wine at https://donmelchor.com/ and here is my review of the he beautiful new 2018 Don Melchior Cabernet Sauvignon.
2018 Viña Don Melchior Cabernet Sauvignon- Sourced from the Puente Alto Vineyard, this shockingly good Cabernet Sauvignon was first made back in 1987. The nose is totally captivating with green bell pepper alongside loamy soils, black currants and cigar box tones that all come together in the glass. The palate is seamless throughout the drinking experience. Layers of chocolate covered dark currants alongside coffee grounds, tobacco leaf and blackberry compote all meld brilliantly together on the palate. Glorious with its viscosity and length, this gorgeous new wine will cellar well for another fifteen to twenty years. Drink 2021-2038- 96