Vertical tasting of Chilean star Don Melchor going back to 1988 – Friday 4th October
Within Chile’s evolution as a fine-wine producing country over the last four decades, few wines have made such an impact as Don Melchor.
Arguably the country’s original ‘icon’ wine, Don Melchor was first released in 1987, by the pioneering Concha y Toro, which had planted its first vines in Maipo Valley a century earlier. A Bordeaux blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine showcased the then still under-appreciated terroir of the sub-region of Puente Alto. Over the years, the spot has become a hotbed for quality Cabernet.
Today, while the brand is still owned by Concha y Toro, Don Melchor exists as a separate entity, with a dedicated winemaking and viticultural team, and is made at its own winery. As such, it sits alongside other premium Chilean labels such as Seña and Alamviva (which Concha y Toro part-owns, with Baron Philippe de Rothschild).
Since the 1997 harvest, the production of Don Melchor has been overseen by Enrique Tirado (above) who knows the local terroir like few others. After taking over, he continued to work on the final blend with Jacques Boissenot, the prominent French consultant who advises countless Bordeaux classed growths; today Jacques’s son, Eric Boissenot, carries on his father’s legacy.
We are delighted to welcome Enrique to the Club to talk us through a rare six-vintage vertical of the wine, including just the second vintage ever made, 1988, as well as a bonus vintage of Concha y Toro’s acclaimed Amelia Chardonnay.
Join us on the first Friday in October for an evening with a distinctly Latin flavour.
The wines we will be tasting:
2021 Chardonnay, Amelia, Concha y Toro, Limari Valley, Chile
2021 Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
2020 Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
2019 Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
2013 Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
2008 Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
1988 Don Melchor, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile
Please note that we now offer a tasting board of charcuterie, cheese, olives and smoked crispy chickpeas to accompany your tasting. Simply select your preferred option from the dropdown menu when you book your tickets.
Friday 4th October
St. James’s Room
18:30 – Welcome reception
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends
Please note, tickets are refundable for cancellations up to 5 days before the event. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Any cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable unless 67 Pall Mall resells the ticket to another Member. This is only possible when the event is sold out and there is a waiting list.