Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.257 ratings
9.27 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
Steph & Gio Mosoni

Steph & Gio had this 7 years ago

Steph & Gio had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2017
Martin Redmond

Opaque purple color with alluring red and black berry, violet, tobacco, graphite, crushed gravel and dried herb aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, harmonious, persistent and fresh with vibrant acidity and dusty well integrated tannins. It shows enticing cassis, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and extra dark chocolate with espresso bean flavors. Long finish with a pleasing bit of minerality. Approachable now with a decant, but will reward cellaring for 5-10 years. 2013 Vintage

Opaque purple color with alluring red and black berry, violet, tobacco, graphite, crushed gravel and dried herb aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, harmonious, persistent and fresh with vibrant acidity and dusty well integrated tannins. It shows enticing cassis, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and extra dark chocolate with espresso bean flavors. Long finish with a pleasing bit of minerality. Approachable now with a decant, but will reward cellaring for 5-10 years. 2013 Vintage

Mar 12th, 2017
Ming L
9.3

Fun to compare this famed Chilean cab, also from 13’ in magnum, to the Merryvale cabs.
A bit more savory and herbal, with hint of green bell pepper that’s signature of Chilean cab. Ripe dark fruits intertwined with tart fresh cherry fruits made for a supple yet vibrant palate. Quite elegant.
I was not very impressed with couple of the older vintages I tasted. But this is great!

Fun to compare this famed Chilean cab, also from 13’ in magnum, to the Merryvale cabs.
A bit more savory and herbal, with hint of green bell pepper that’s signature of Chilean cab. Ripe dark fruits intertwined with tart fresh cherry fruits made for a supple yet vibrant palate. Quite elegant.
I was not very impressed with couple of the older vintages I tasted. But this is great!

Dec 21st, 2022
Kim Stanbro

Time for some (w)rapping- gimme a beat!!! This was worth the wait. Dark rusty, murky heavy red. Licorice, pepper on nose. Mid-high tannins with medium body. Why is this the last bottle?

Time for some (w)rapping- gimme a beat!!! This was worth the wait. Dark rusty, murky heavy red. Licorice, pepper on nose. Mid-high tannins with medium body. Why is this the last bottle?

Dec 24th, 2019
Lam Ho
9.3

Fruity , easy on the palette, black currant

Fruity , easy on the palette, black currant

Jul 6th, 2019
Tracy Anderson

Very smooth:yum!

Very smooth:yum!

Mar 22nd, 2017
Carsten Rudolph

Carsten had this 7 months ago

Carsten had this 7 months ago

Sep 10th, 2023
Steve Haro

Steve had this 2 years ago

Steve had this 2 years ago

May 14th, 2022
Sabine

Sabine had this 3 years ago

Sabine had this 3 years ago

Jul 23rd, 2021
KA
9.4

KA had this 3 years ago

KA had this 3 years ago

May 21st, 2021