Rick's & Cris'
Tasted Saturday, September 10, 2011 by AllRed with 777 views
At one of our monthly brown bag tastings we began talking about South American wines and Don Melchor in particular. We and one other couple decided to plan an evening around Concha y Toro's flagship cabernet. Cris made a terrific osso buco to accompany the vertical of Don Melchor.
A few wines to work through, served with some cheese and other spreads.
Our hosts supplied the 2002 and we brought the others to round out the vertical. As the 2005 was obviously too young yet and displayed some of the odd, youthful qualities of South American cabs, I felt we should start there and end with the 2001. Turned out to work very well as we progressed through the wines. Cris' excellent osso buco and potato & fennel gratin made for a wonderful dinner to accompany the wines. As to the wines, just more proof that these can be terrific wines if one allows them enough time to develop.
2009 Concha y Toro Chardonnay Marqués de Casa Concha 89 Points
Chile, Limarí Valley
Notes of coconut and banana. Medium-bodied, with tropical fruit and coconut flavors. Good balance with a solid finish. 88-90 pts.
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2010 Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley
Pale color. Starts out very grassy, almost jalapeno-like notes and then an odd asphault/tar note. Flavors of lemongrass and grapefruit with bright acidity.
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2005 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Marqués de Casa Concha 88 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto
Inky crimson color. Aromas of loam, spice, plum and blackberry with a subtle grapefruit note too. Medium- to full-bodied, with chalky tannins and flavors of plum, black fruit and loamy earth.
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2009 Lapostolle Chardonnay 88 Points
Chile, Casablanca Valley
Pale color. Notes of pear and white fruits; restrained. Balanced, with pear, vanilla and smoke qualities.
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2009 Stefania Chardonnay Chaine d' Or Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Aromas of apple, pear and buttered popcorn. The palate follows the nose; sows its oak, but remains balanced. Took some time in the glass to open.
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