Montes - Alpha M 2017
Price: $105.25
| Producer | Montes |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Subregion | Santa Cruz |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 10172 |
Montes Description
The 2017 vintage has a beautiful, deep, ruby-red color. On the nose the notes are of ripe red fruit, such as cherry, strawberry, and plum. With 18 months in French oak barrels, the wine shows good complexity, with notes of tobacco, sweet spice, and very well balanced toast in the background. On the palate the aroma profile reappears, with the wine showing balance and an enveloping character, medium body and a long finish, full of creamy sensations and persistent fruit character.
Highly recommended with roast turkey, beef fillet, sherried kidneys, duck confit.
James Suckling: 96 Points
Beautiful richness and intensity on the nose with sliced plums, chocolate and some meat and earth. This is full-bodied with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Smoky and rich. Flavorful finish. Still a baby. Please give this three or four years to come together.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Powerful and well-structured, with cedar and leafy notes to the concentrated red fruit and spice flavors. Dried green herbal accents show midpalate, leading to a mineral-infused finish that lingers with a dollop of anise. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot.
