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Wines from Chile: Introduction / Regions / Notable Producers / Reviews

Reviews

Wine Spectator Top Wines from Chile:

Classic Wines: 96 points / 95 points / 94 points

Outstanding Wines: 93 points / 92 points / 91 points / 90 points

Very Good Wines: 89 points

96 Points

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2005 96 $75
Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, cassis bush and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Should greatly reward cellaring. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2019. 5,987 cases made. –JM Country:
Chile Region:
Rapel Issue Date:
Jun 15, 2008

Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2003 96 $47
With a great nose of currant confiture and cocoa powder, this full-scale Cabernet sports dark fig, currant and blackberry fruit layered with loam, cedar, tobacco, mineral and coffee. Long and authoritative finish just sails on thanks to rather regal tannins. Best from 2007 through 2016. 10,500 cases made. –JM Country:
Chile Region:
Maipo Issue Date:
Sep 30, 2006

Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2005 96 $69
Still very tight, but the tannins that lead the way now are sleek and refined, and should easily meld into the huge core of roasted chestnut, black currant paste, warm fig and tar. Has a long, coffee- and loam-tinged finish. Best from 2009 through 2019. 18,000 cases made. –JM Country:
Chile Region:
Maipo Issue Date:
Jun 15, 2008

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