2019 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon | Puente Alto
Chile's First Icon Wine from the Prestigious Alto Maipo Valley
Critical Acclaim
James Suckling: 98 points
"Very perfumed and aromatic... ultra fine tannins that build on the palate... endless finish. More refined than the perfect 2018."
Wine Composition
- 92% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 5% Cabernet Franc
- 2% Merlot
- 1% Petit Verdot
Vineyard Character
Don Melchor Vineyard features:
- Location: Puente Alto DO, Alto Maipo Valley
- Elevation: 650 meters above sea level
- Terroir: Northern terrace of Maipo River
- Position: Foot of Andes Mountains
- Vineyard Age: Average 35 years
- Size: 127 hectares
2019 Vintage Conditions
- Slightly warm and dry season
- Average temperature: 18.2°C (January-April)
- Cool March and April for optimal ripening
- Low precipitation (161mm)
- Perfect balance of warmth and cooling
Winemaking
- Technical Director: Enrique Tirado
- Aging: 15 months in French oak
- 72% new barrels
- 28% second use
- Focus on vineyard expression and elegance
Tasting Profile
- Aromatics: Blackcurrant, sweet tobacco, Spanish cedar
- Structure: Full-bodied, ultra-fine tannins
- Character: Tremendous aromatic complexity
- Finish:** Endless length with refined execution
Aging Potential
- Optimal drinking: 2023 onwards
- Built for long-term cellaring
- Exceptional aging capacity
Limited availability of this benchmark vintage from South America's most prestigious wine estate.
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