Concha y Toro - Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor 2022

For more than 20 years, Winemaker Enrique Tirado has carved a path as one of the most influential figures in Chilean winemaking, leading Don Melchor to new heights of excellence and prestige. His passion and commitment have propelled Don Melchor to the world stage, garnering recognition as the first Chilean icon wine and creating a reference for Cabernet Sauvignon worldwide. Enrique seamlessly blends seven distinct parcels from Don Melchor Vineyard to craft a singular expression of an unparalleled place, nestled beneath the majestic Andes Mountains.

Resting at the foot of the Andes Mountain Range and soaring 2,100 feet above sea level on the north bank of the Maipo River, Don Melchor Vineyard is the apex of luxury winegrowing in Chile. Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which account for more than 90 percent of the vineyard’s acreage, trace their origins to the first vines imported from Bordeaux in the late 19th Century. The vineyard is divided into seven parcels, each with its own combination of soil, organic matter and sun exposure, creating a singular wine from an extraordinary place.

15 months in French oak barrels (68% new and 32% second use).

"Blackcurrants, cassis and graphite on the nose. Pure and fragrant. Full-bodied with superb density and tannins that are so polished. The texture is like touching a silk ball. Its finish is very long and compact with slightly chewy tannins, but it will come together beautifully with time in the bottle." - 99 Points, James Suckling

"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor originates from a vineyard planted in the heart of the Puente Alto region in 1979. This is renowned Cabernet Sauvignon terroir, characterized by the perfect balance of temperatures and poor gravel soils. The 2022 was aged in French oak barrels, with 78% of them being new. Garnet-hued with a purplish sheen, it offers complex aromas of currant, blackberry, ash, mint and a subtle floral tone that can be attributed to the cold vintage. Dry, rich and moderately juicy, the precisely calibrated tannins of Maipo Valley and the clear fruit impart the palate with intensity and agility. This is a more nuanced and energetic edition of Don Melchor, closing with a fairly compact finish." - 97 Points, Vinous

Producer: Concha y Toro

Country: Chile

Region: Maipo Valley

Varietal:  Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Puente Alto

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml