Fine Wine and Spirits Live Auction

February 23, 2019

LOT 156

Lot 156

DON MELCHOR CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DON MELCHOR 2005 (2 MAG., OWC) WA 94
DON MELCHOR CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DON MELCHOR 2005 (6, OWC) WA 94

DON MELCHOR CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DON MELCHOR 2005 (2 MAG., OWC) WA 94
DON MELCHOR CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DON MELCHOR 2005 (6, OWC) WA 94
Lot 156 Details
DON MELCHOR CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DON MELCHOR 2005 (2 mag., OWC)

Chile.

The 2005 Don Melchor was cropped from an almost perfect year, when the grapes were picked between April 11 and May 19 in a slightly warmer year that provided powerful wines. The bottled wine was Cabernet Sauvignon with some 3% Cabernet Franc and had been matured in French oak barrels for 15 months, with 70% new barrels and the rest second use. Somehow this vintage had never been rated before, and I'm glad I did because it's a very good year, with average rain and not so high temperature, with a combination of power and finesse, notes of ash, earth, red and black fruit and a powerful palate. You see more the hand of a good winemaker here; there is very good balance, quality of tannins and freshness. This has balance, finesse and energy. It's evolving at a very slow pace, and it should continue aging forever in bottle. 228,000 bottles produced. April 2017 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 94

DON MELCHOR CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON DON MELCHOR 2005 (6, OWC)

Chile.

WA 94

6 bts. & 2 mags.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 156
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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