Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.219 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
ESF
8.8

2000 vintage: still massive, stood up to bison but lacked opulence/finesse - mature flavor profile

2000 vintage: still massive, stood up to bison but lacked opulence/finesse - mature flavor profile

1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2015
Ludovic Anacleto

Rather austere, dry tannins and hollow mid palate, this wine brought no joy to the party. I would have expected something perhaps a bit more opulent that what I experienced. I found this wine lifeless.

Rather austere, dry tannins and hollow mid palate, this wine brought no joy to the party. I would have expected something perhaps a bit more opulent that what I experienced. I found this wine lifeless.

Jul 5th, 2015
Gobindjit S. Dhaliwal

Ripe dark fruits, cassis, licorice, smoke, eucalyptus, creamy vanilla on the nose. Silky texture with ripe cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, roasted meats, sweet spices, with lively tannins on the long finish. Discreet, elegant, more top tier Napa in character than Chile.

Ripe dark fruits, cassis, licorice, smoke, eucalyptus, creamy vanilla on the nose. Silky texture with ripe cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, roasted meats, sweet spices, with lively tannins on the long finish. Discreet, elegant, more top tier Napa in character than Chile.

Aug 19th, 2013
Deborah M

Beautiful wine. Bordeaux like qualities. Earthiness, tobacco, some dark fruit. At 19 years old it is still showing excellent structure. Nice acidity, smooth tannins. well balanced, and nuanced. Really wish I had more. Drink now because I don’t see age doing much more.

Beautiful wine. Bordeaux like qualities. Earthiness, tobacco, some dark fruit. At 19 years old it is still showing excellent structure. Nice acidity, smooth tannins. well balanced, and nuanced. Really wish I had more. Drink now because I don’t see age doing much more.

Jun 23rd, 2019
M. Travis

Very tasty

Very tasty

Mar 17th, 2015
James Pendergrass

A little flatter than I recall. Somewhat disappointed.

A little flatter than I recall. Somewhat disappointed.

Dec 21st, 2014
Scott Mitchell

Yes, a mega-producer, but savage, meaty, and very natural. Great with a slab of beef, with herbal qualities and alcohol (13.5) in check.

Yes, a mega-producer, but savage, meaty, and very natural. Great with a slab of beef, with herbal qualities and alcohol (13.5) in check.

Jul 18th, 2015
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.6

Charles had this 9 years ago

Charles had this 9 years ago

May 14th, 2015
David Ravandi

David had this 8 years ago

David had this 8 years ago

Oct 30th, 2016
Peter Grossi

Peter had this 9 years ago

Peter had this 9 years ago

Oct 31st, 2015