Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto Vyd 2021

99 points James Suckling: "Ashy graphite, cassis, iron, blackberries and a hint of cigar box and chocolate. Lots of violets, too. Rich and intense with a full-bodied palate. Showing density and very fine but structured tannins. Long and intense finish with lots of flavors. 93% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc and 3% merlot. One of the best over the last few years. Drinkable now, but will fledge and hold very well in the next 20 years. (2/5/23)"

98 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[14.8%] Right up there with the best-ever releases of Don Melchor, this showcases the quality of a top terroir in an exceptional vintage. Pairing Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot (Enrique Tirado left out the Petit Verdot), this is fresh, poised and effortlessly concentrated, showing aromas of graphite and green herbs, lovely texture and weight, scented 68% new oak, caressing tannins and impressive underlying freshness. Exceptional stuff. 2027-2040. (2024)"

97 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2021 Don Melchor is dark garnet red in the glass. The restrained nose offers pure fruity notes such as blackcurrant with hints of leaves and black tea, refined woody aromas, and gentle touches of plum and red bell pepper. In the mouth, it’s intense with mild juiciness and rounded tannins. The taut palate gradually grows more profound as it develops cedar flavors at the back of the throat before the long, rewarding finish. A wine that is more suggestive than explicit as it slowly envelops you in its different layers. The added freshness brings out the clarity of the fruity flavors. Drink: 2026-2041. (Jun 2023)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "[$175 list] A remarkable effort that channels the finesse of the vintage with rich, muscular edges, offering a base of graphite and cassis notes that gather around elegant layers of dried rosemary and white pepper. The richly textured core of raspberry and plum flavors show precision and just enough acidity to keep things sailing onto the finish around well-integrated tannins and touches of cocoa. Best from 2026 through 2040. (5/31/24)"