Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Concha y Toro's Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a distinguished wine from Chile's Maipo Valley, specifically the Puente Alto region. It is crafted from 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot. The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, with 68% being new and 32% second use. This blend offers a rich, earthy profile with notes of graphite, cassis, blackberries, and hints of cigar box and chocolate, complemented by violets. The 2021 vintage is celebrated for its finesse and balance, reflecting the terroir of Puente Alto. It features a muscular yet elegant structure with well-integrated tannins and touches of cocoa. The wine is highly regarded for its purity of fruit and impeccable balance, earning it Wine Spectator's 2024 Wine of the Year. With a history of excellence, Don Melchor has become a benchmark for Chilean wines globally. It is recommended to drink between 2026 and 2040, allowing the wine to fully express its complexity and depth.