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El Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2016
El Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2016 er en intens Cabernet Franc domineret vin fra højtbeliggende vinmarker i Gualtallary i Tupungato i Mendozas berømte Uco Valley vinområde, over 1000 m over havets overflade.
Druerne er plukket på 7 forskellige tidspunkter for at opnå den perfekte modenhed.
Vinificeringen minder også her om den teknik som man bruger på de berømte franske Cru Classévine fra Bordeaux.
Vinen har en intens mørk farve, næsten lilla i kanterne, en stor bouquet af modne, sorte bær og strejf af krydderier og mokka, en kompleks smag med stor fylde som slutter blødt og frugtrigt. Alejandro Virgil kalder den selv en “mini Cheval Blanc”.
Vinen lagrer 7 måneder på egetræsfade.
Selvom den hedder Cabernet Franc (85%) består den også af 15% Malbec.
Denne vin har i tidligere årgange scoret de magiske 100 point af Robert parker. Denne årgang må “nøjes” med 99 point.
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The nose of the 2016 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard transported me back to the classical wines from the Bordeaux of yesteryear, with austerity and with no room for sweetness or creamy texture. This is about chalk and umami, salty and tasty, with the clout and wilderness of Gualtallary; its electric freshness and fine tannins; the expression of Cabernet Franc (with some Merlot) in the poor, stony and limestone-rich soils from the high-altitude vineyards; and the intensity this altitude provides, as there is a strong impact from the light in the grapes. But the one thing that I liked the most about this 2016 was its balance and the way it feels light but has tremendous concentration and power, light on its feet with masses of inner strength. It’s nuanced and complex, even if it’s terribly young. With time in the glass, it developed notes of orange peel that spoke of freshness, and the palate is sharp and direct, with symmetry and precision. This is approachable now but should live forever in bottle. 2,500 bottles produced.
Decanter – 97 point
James Suckling – 96 point
Vinous – 96 point
Tim Atkin – 96 point
Decanter – Platinum medal at Wolrd Wine Awards 2020
