Montes

Montes Alpha M Santa Cruz Apalta Single Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.14 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.1

Alive but alcohol and bitter tannins were prevalent. #chile #cabernetsauvignon #montes #m

Alive but alcohol and bitter tannins were prevalent. #chile #cabernetsauvignon #montes #m

Aug 23rd, 2015
BurgundyFan

Round, oak more integrated with the fruit, lacking some acidity

Round, oak more integrated with the fruit, lacking some acidity

Jun 24th, 2015
Robert Torretti

2001 Vintage: a bit of barnyard on the nose at opening. Burned off after letting it breathe for 45 min to an hour. Did not decant. Not a lot of fruit on the nose, even after another 60-90 minutes. Can detect the Cab Franc on the nose and palate. Nice berry flavors, leather and a long finish. A bit high in alcohol (14%), but a nice example of Chilean wine meant for aging. A true Bordeaux blend. From the color probably has some Petit Verdot.

2001 Vintage: a bit of barnyard on the nose at opening. Burned off after letting it breathe for 45 min to an hour. Did not decant. Not a lot of fruit on the nose, even after another 60-90 minutes. Can detect the Cab Franc on the nose and palate. Nice berry flavors, leather and a long finish. A bit high in alcohol (14%), but a nice example of Chilean wine meant for aging. A true Bordeaux blend. From the color probably has some Petit Verdot.

Dec 25th, 2014
CK Vong

2001. Opens up earlier than expected, nice cab, still tannic. Do feel 04 better. Drink.

2001. Opens up earlier than expected, nice cab, still tannic. Do feel 04 better. Drink.

Jul 31st, 2014
David Reimann

David had this 11 years ago

David had this 11 years ago

Aug 22nd, 2013