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Concha Y Toro 2018 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon

$ 15000

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Critical Acclaim

100 Points from James Suckling

#1 Wine of Chile 2020 from James Suckling

#12 Top 100 Wines of the World 2020 from James Suckling

98 Points from Decanter

98 Points from Tim Atkin

94 Points from Wine Enthusiast

94 Points from Wine Advocate

The 2018 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon achieved legendary status among international wine critics, most notably securing a perfect 100-point score from James Suckling. Suckling named it the #1 Wine of Chile in 2020 and ranked it #12 on his global list of the Top 100 Wines of the World, praising its stunning vibrancy, energy, and impeccable, polished texture. Other top industry publications mirrored this high enthusiasm, with Decanter awarding it an exceptional 98 points for its precision and elegance, while master of wine Tim Atkin gave it a matching 98 points, calling it a special, nuanced icon from a harvest regarded as one of the best Chilean red wine vintages in the last 30 years.

The wine maintained an impressively high baseline score across all major reviewing platforms. Vinous and Wine & Spirits both rated the vintage at 96 points, celebrating its harmonious, layered expression of fruit, cedar, and mint. Wine Spectator awarded it 95 points, describing the bottle as powerful, well-structured, and filled with vibrant acidity. Rounding out the critical acclaim, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate assigned it 95 points and Wine Enthusiast rated it at 94 points, highlighting its deeply built structure, savory undertones, and long finish.

Tasting Notes

The 2018 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly acclaimed, full-bodied icon wine hailing from the Andes-cooled terroir of the Puente Alto vineyard in Chile's Alto Maipo Valley. Widely recognized as an exceptional, highly-rated vintage, it exhibits a deep garnet-red color and a complex, expressive nose that unfolds in layers with intense aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, and sour cherry. These fruit notes are intricately accented by elegant undertones of graphite, leather, cedar, mint, wild herbs, and a subtle whiff of roasted coffee bean oak. On the palate, the wine delivers great concentration, balance, and a lively, vibrant acidity that beautifully frames its fine-grained, polished tannins, culminating in a remarkably long, refined, and savory finish.

In terms of varietal composition, this specific vintage is a meticulous Bordeaux-style blend consisting of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. This composition marks one of the few instances where winemaker Enrique Tirado utilized all four Bordeaux varieties grown on the estate to enhance the final composition's nuance and overall architectural grip. Structurally, its fine tannins and deep umami characteristics demand robust food pairings. It pairs beautifully with roasted or stewed red meats, particularly lamb and wild game prepared with rosemary, mushrooms, and rich red wine reductions. It is also exceptionally well-suited for truffled turkey terrines, pâtés, and a diverse range of dry, mature, or creamy cow and goat cheeses.

750ml

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