Gran Enemigo Chacayes Mendoza Cabernet Franc

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Gran Enemigo Chacayes Mendoza Cabernet Franc 2017 (Argentina) Rated 97WA

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SKU: cellar3503
UPC: 098709099951

Gran Enemigo Chacayes Mendoza Cabernet Franc is a masterful single-vineyard expression from Argentina's Uco Valley, showcasing deep purple hues and elegant aromatics. Layered with sweet spices, black pepper, eucalyptus, and thyme from the Cabernet Franc, complemented by ripe black fruits from the Malbec, it offers a structured palate with a persistent, almost salty finish. Available in a 12 bottle case, this austere yet approachable vintage is ideal for pairing with grilled red meats, game, or aged cheeses and is drinkable now or suitable for cellaring.

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Wine Advocate Review
Rated 97
The more austere 2017 Gran Enemigo Chacayes Single Vineyard was produced with Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec from a low-yielding and early harvest of plants at 1,100 meters in altitude. The fermentations for the Enemigo wines are always with indigenous yeasts and with some whole clusters, and in 2017, it was 100% (for all the single-vineyard wines) and aged in old oak foudres to avoid excessive aromas of oak or toast. The palate reveals some austerity too, but it has pungent flavors and piercing acidity and a very tasty, almost salty finish. This is also truly impressive, outstanding for a year like 2017 and among the best Chacayes ever. Drink 2021-2028.

Wine Tasting Notes
Gran Enemigo SV Chacayes shows a deep purple color with red highlights. Its aromas are intense and elegant. Cabernet Franc brings sweet spices, black pepper and light notes of eucalyptus and thyme. Malbec brings notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries and black cherries. The oak aging gives a touch of chocolate and vanilla to blend. The taste is complex, sweet impact with structured tannins, and a very long and persistent finish. This wine was made in honor of the old Pomerol style where Cabernet Franc was blended with the other Bordeaux varieties.

85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec

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