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1996 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chile
- Maipo Valley
- Puente Alto
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Community Tasting Notes 29
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Stan_Galanski Does not like this wine:
July 20, 2020 - Opened two bottles - both oxidized and undrinkable. a pity!
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gteran76 Likes this wine: 92 points
April 6, 2020 - I was shocked by the great condition and viviness this bottle have. Medium body, still in good balance, fruits and tannis integrated to a modest acidity. The finish isn't too long but very interesting. I think this bottle could have gone another 5-10 years, but obviously it's past it peak.
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Cikgoo Likes this wine: 89 points
November 13, 2017 - Good strong nose but not much fruit left. Only pencil lead, earth and leather.
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efeldhake@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 91 points
July 30, 2017 - Garnet in color with bricking edge. Nose of cherries, cola, and hint of leather. Tastes of cherries, plums, hints of milk chocolate and tobacco. Not going to improve, but in a lovely place for the short term.
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cavedivr Likes this wine: 90 points
May 21, 2017 - This wine has clearly seen better days, but it's still drinking nicely. A bit thin, brick colored. Still a bit of bright fruit hanging on. Menthol and fresh garden hose on the nose and entry. Loads of sediment - be sure to filter.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/4/2019 (link)(Concha y Toro, Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Michael Apstein
Don Melchor vertical, 6/4/2018 (link)(Concha y Toro, Don Melchor, Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Hemming, MW
11/25/2016 (link)(Concha y Toro, Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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December 2011, Issue #34 (link)
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2000, IWC Issue #89 (link)(Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Concha y Toro
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Don Melchor
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Chile
- Region Maipo Valley
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Puente Alto
- UPC Codes 082734314943, 6001497404566, 7804320270401
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 175 (56%)
- Consumed 135 (44%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
78% Like It 9 votes
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- ProducerConcha y Toro
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryChile
- AppellationPuente Alto
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