The 2015 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust red wine hailing from the Maipo Valley's Puente Alto sub-region in Chile. This vintage is a product of a warm and dry year, reflected in its ripe and concentrated characteristics. The wine boasts an alcohol content of 14.5% and is bottled with a cork closure.
Critics have generally lauded this vintage, with James Suckling awarding it an impressive score of 98. He describes it as "a red with extremely creamy tannins that are fine and polished, giving length and definition to the wine," highlighting its full-bodied nature and its flavors of currants and fresh herbs. Suckling notes that it is "extremely long and flavorful," suggesting it is drinking beautifully now.
Wine Spectator also praises the wine, giving it a score of 96. The review highlights its "elegant and rich-tasting" profile, emphasizing concentrated red plum, cherry, and currant flavors, complemented by "suave, medium-grained tannins." The finish offers "a caressing palate of lush spice, cocoa powder and cream nuances."
Decanter echoes these sentiments, also rating the wine at 96 and calling it "a stunning wine." Michael Apstein notes its "mineral and dark fruit bouquet" and appreciates its "elegance and poise," suggesting a drinking window from 2025 to 2040.
Wine Enthusiast gives the wine a score of 94, noting its concentration and quality. The review mentions an "earthy nose with foresty berry aromas" and describes the palate as "chewy but not fiercely tannic," with flavors of "dark toasty chocolaty black-fruit" and a finish of "cherry cough drop."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate assigns a score of 93, identifying notes of "ripe plums" and a "subtly balsamic" character. The palate is described as "round and powerful," with good balance and integration of oak.
Overall, the 2015 Don Melchor is a well-regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, praised for its balance, elegance, and depth of flavor.