Red2020
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon
Concha y Toro 路 Maipo Valley, Chile
90
Aggregate Score
Based on 6 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
馃弲Parker 90+馃弲James Suckling 95+馃拵Best Value
Critic Scores
Jancis Robinson (2020)18/20
Vivino (2020)4.5/5
Wine Enthusiast (2020)91
Decanter (2020)88
James Suckling (2020)87
Robert Parker (2020)91
Tasting Notes
Elegant cassis, eucalyptus, tobacco, and mineral notes. Structured with fine tannins and exceptional balance between fruit and freshness.
Our Review
Don Melchor is Chile's most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, consistently rivaling wines from Napa and Bordeaux at a fraction of the price. The 2020 is a stellar vintage.
Food Pairings
LambBeef tenderloinAged cheeses
Serving Temperature
17-18掳C
Aging Potential
8-20 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Concha y Toro
- Region
- Maipo Valley
- Sub-Region
- Puente Alto
- Country
- Chile
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
- Appellation
- Maipo Valley DO
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price
- $75
- Price Range
- Premium
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