{"product_id":"don-melchor-puente-alto-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-750ml","title":"Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDon Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — Maipo Valley, Chile 2022 750ml\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eChile’s first icon wine and a true benchmark among the world’s finest labels, Don Melchor is the singular expression of the Puente Alto Denomination of Origin — a vineyard planted at the foot of the Andes Mountains on the northern bank of the Maipo River at 650 meters elevation. The Don Melchor Vineyard spans 125 hectares, with vines averaging 38 years of age, rooted in the poor gravel soils and balanced temperatures that define this legendary Cabernet Sauvignon terroir. The 2022 blend is composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in French oak barrels with 78% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage delivered exceptionally even temperatures throughout the growing season, with stable conditions from veraison through ripening and cooler nights that preserved freshness and aromatic precision. Winemaker Enrique Tirado describes it as a wine of \u003cem\u003e“intense aromatic expression dominated by red fruit and floral notes followed by blackcurrants and blackberries — smooth on entry, evolving into mouth-filling flavours with tremendous concentration, great energy, fine textures, and a long, expressive finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 99 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackcurrants, cassis, and graphite on the nose. Pure and fragrant. Full-bodied with superb density and tannins that are so polished — the texture is like touching a silk ball. The finish is very long and compact, and it will come together beautifully with time in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Atkin 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh yet rich and concentrated. Youthful, focused, and well structured — a seamless cuvée showing delightful purity and elegance, top notes of cedarwood and graphite, layered tannins, and a core of cassis, vanilla spice, and black cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex aromas of currant, blackberry, ash, mint, and a subtle floral tone. Dry, rich, and moderately juicy with precisely calibrated tannins and clear fruit imparting intensity and agility. A more nuanced and energetic edition of Don Melchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viña Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puente Alto Denomination of Origin, Maipo Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels, 78% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 hectares at 650m, vines averaging 38 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackcurrant, cassis, graphite, cedarwood, black cherry, mint, floral, silk tannins, long finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional aging potential — best from 2027 onward; decant if opening now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prime ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChile’s most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon — Don Melchor 2022 is a wine of extraordinary concentration, elegance, and Andean terroir that belongs in any serious cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742208110875,"sku":"210000057543","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/rxv9hp5nw7bwawthv1w3.jpg?v=1779140634","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/don-melchor-puente-alto-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}