96 points James Suckling: "Black fruit, dried herbs, spices and earthy undertones. Hints of bark and cedar, too. Full body with firm tannins that are fleshy in texture and provide excellent structure. Layered with a fruity core. Savory and succulent finish. This needs time to come together and mellow a bit, but very serious. Try after 2024. (6/3/21)"
96 points Alejandro Iglesias (Decanter): "With the 1996 vintage of Montes Alpha M, Aurelio Montes jolted the high-end Chilean wine scene into life. 2018 was another superb year for this Cabernet Sauvignon, which is topped off with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot to achieve a sophisticated expression of blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, graphite and oak alongside good structure, fine, juicy tannins and a finish of blackcurrant jam. Drinking Window: 2021-2030. (6/28/21)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$110 list] efined and powerful, with juicy richness to the raspberry tart, red plum and red currant flavors that are backed by vibrant acidity and tannins. The creamy finish is fine-textured, lingering with mineral and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Drink now through 2027. (10/15/21)"
95 points/'Chilean Wines of the Year,' Tim Atkin, MW: "(14.8%). Reflecting a shift in style across the top of the Montes range towards less extraction and oak, this is a dense, serious, but well-balanced cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Serious, ageworthy stuff, with polished tannins, well-handled 80% new barrels, pastille, mint and blackberry fruit and a stony, refreshing, satisfying finish. 2023-32. (2021)"
96 points Alejandro Iglesias (Decanter): "With the 1996 vintage of Montes Alpha M, Aurelio Montes jolted the high-end Chilean wine scene into life. 2018 was another superb year for this Cabernet Sauvignon, which is topped off with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot to achieve a sophisticated expression of blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, graphite and oak alongside good structure, fine, juicy tannins and a finish of blackcurrant jam. Drinking Window: 2021-2030. (6/28/21)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "[$110 list] efined and powerful, with juicy richness to the raspberry tart, red plum and red currant flavors that are backed by vibrant acidity and tannins. The creamy finish is fine-textured, lingering with mineral and spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Drink now through 2027. (10/15/21)"
95 points/'Chilean Wines of the Year,' Tim Atkin, MW: "(14.8%). Reflecting a shift in style across the top of the Montes range towards less extraction and oak, this is a dense, serious, but well-balanced cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Serious, ageworthy stuff, with polished tannins, well-handled 80% new barrels, pastille, mint and blackberry fruit and a stony, refreshing, satisfying finish. 2023-32. (2021)"
| Product SKU | 703765 |
| Producer | Montes |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Central Valley |
| SubRegion | Colchagua Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot |
| ABV | 14.8% |
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