2018 | Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon | Perdriel Chassagne-Montrachet Les Macherelles The concentration and thought-provoking intensity

The concentration and thought-provoking intensity are impressive

The harvest was done by hand at the end of September and here is where the interesting part starts

dense layers of espresso

Hide bottles for 7-8 years

It's more accessible than many Latours at 10 years old - just give it another couple of years to fully get into its stride

2018 | Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon | Perdriel Chassagne-Montrachet Les Macherelles The concentration and thought-provoking intensityWhile under the radar in the United States, Carmelo Patti is very well known throughout Argentina for this "cult" Cabernet Sauvignon bottling. This single vineyard Cabernet from Perdriel is more European in style than most examples you will find there, the result of vineyard work that favors balance and finesse over power, native yeast fermentation, traditional elevage, and extended aging in bottle prior to release.