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A few years ago, our French buyer asked why we don't drink more Cabernet Franc? It's one of the major red grape varietals of the wine world, generally blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux, but the potential for making stand alone, single varietal wines like El Enemigo is extremely high, if you know where to look. Five 94+ ratings for this boutique project from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena (winemaker and youngest daughter of Nicolas Catena), the Enemigo Single Vineyard Chacayes Cabernet Franc 2017 is a stunning example of the varietal. With all the hype surrounding this project, Robert Parker has called this red "the best Cabernet Franc produced in Argentina." Ripe berries, licorice, violets and brown spice give this wine amazing energy, with a lush mid-palate and serious tannins on the finish. If you can steer yourself away from your favorite Bordeaux to Enemigo, you will be richly rewarded.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
"The 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 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." The Wine Advocate, 97 Points
James Suckling: 95 Points
"Beautiful aromas of blackberries, black walnuts and violets with hints of fresh tarragon. It’s medium-bodied with creamy, finely rounded tannins that lead you down to the end of the palate. Succulent and delicious at the finish." James Suckling, 95 Points
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