Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Puente Alto Vineyard 2021

Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year 2024

Elevate your collection with the Don Melchor 2021, a monumental Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's iconic Puente Alto vineyard. Crafted by the prestigious Viña Don Melchor (a subsidiary of Concha y Toro), this wine is the ultimate expression of its unique terroir. The 2021 vintage was a triumph, and its quality was internationally recognized when it was named Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year for 2024, receiving a stellar 96-point score.

The wine has also received exceptional praise from other leading critics, with James Suckling awarding it 99 points and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate giving it 97+ points. It is a masterful blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (93%) with smaller additions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, which add complexity and depth.

On the nose, expect an intensely aromatic profile of ripe cassis, black cherry, and red plum, intertwined with elegant notes of graphite, cedar, and violet. The palate is rich and full-bodied, showcasing a beautiful balance of concentrated fruit and refined, silky tannins. The finish is exceptionally long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of power and finesse. While it is superb to drink now, this wine will continue to evolve and impress, with a long drinking window stretching through 2040. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Chilean wine history.