Concha y Toro Alto Maipo Valley Don Melchor 1997

Concha y Toro Alto Maipo Valley Don Melchor 1997

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Maipo Valley - Chile
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Concha y Toro Alto Maipo Valley Don Melchor 1997
Don Melchor was Chile’s first icon wine has consistently received the highest praise and recognition throughout its entire history since the beginning. This confirms it as one of the maximum representatives of Cabernet Sauvignon and the Puente Alto terroir as Chile’s finest origin for producing this variety.

Colour

Deep cherry red.

Bouquet

Elegant and complex, brimming with notes of black currants and spice complemented by chocolate and tobacco.

Flavour

Soft tannins give way to evolving freshness with an elegant, persistent nish.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese

Features

Name Concha y Toro Alto Maipo Valley Don Melchor 1997
Type Red still
Classification DO Maipo
Year 1997
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Country Chile
Region Maipo Valley
Origin Puente Alto, Alto Maipo Valley.
Climate Semi-Arid Mediterranean.
Soil composition Alluvial soil.
Harvest Hand picked, from April 22 through May 27.
Ageing 15 months in French oak barrels.
Total acidity 3.47 gr/L
pH 3.50
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Robert Parker
94/100 
1997
Wine Spectator
90/100 
1997
xtraWine
92/100 
1997
Decanter
98/100 
2018
Decanter
90/100 
2016
Decanter
96/100 
2015
James Suckling
98/100 
2015
Decanter
94/100 
2014
Vinous
92/100 
2007
Vinous
92/100 
2006
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