DON MELCHOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile — Iconic Bordeaux-style Cabernet

Style: One of Chile’s most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignons, the 2017 vintage is powerful yet beautifully balanced, showing both concentration and refinement.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep, saturated ruby with a dark, almost opaque core.

Nose:
Highly expressive and complex, offering layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum, intertwined with violet, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and subtle touches of dark chocolate, black pepper, and finely integrated French oak.

Palate:
Full-bodied and structured with exceptional purity of fruit. Flavours of cassis, black cherry, and blueberry are supported by polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Notes of espresso, cocoa, dried herbs, and a signature mineral, gravelly character reflect the famed Puente Alto terroir.

Finish:
Long, elegant, and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice, and mineral complexity.

Blend (typical for 2017)

• Cabernet Sauvignon ~92%

• Cabernet Franc ~5%

• Petit Verdot & Merlot (balance)

Drinking Window

2022–2038+
Approachable now with decanting (1–2 hours), but capable of long, graceful ageing.

Food Pairing

Excellent with ribeye, lamb rack, short ribs, duck, or truffle mushroom dishes.