El Enemigo
El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2018 1.5L Magnum
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About the El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2018 1.5L Magnum
A legendary and monumental vintage, the 2018 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary is celebrated for its extraordinary precision and is a recipient of a perfect 100-point score. Sourced from a high-density vineyard at 4,822 feet, it perfectly captures the extreme terroir of Gualtallary's limestone and gravel soils. The wine presents a deep ruby hue and opens with an explosive, high-toned bouquet of blackberries, currants, and dried rose petals, layered with complex notes of graphite, thyme, and a hint of wild jarilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet remarkably vertical and weightless, showcasing a seamless structure with fine-grained, chalky tannins and a piercing acidity. The finish is exceptionally long and mineral-driven, reflecting 18 months of aging in century-old French oak foudres.
One of the finest and more regular wines from Argentina, the 2018 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard is austere and shows restraint, with great freshness and gobsmacking balance and complexity, but in the context of the 2019 and 2020 vintages that I also tasted next to it, it comes thorough as slightly less refined but still with 13.5% alcohol and with very good parameters of acidity and freshness. It has a medium-bodied palate and a rare combination of power and elegance, with very fine, chalky tannins. It's very long and has a salty and tasty finish.
Aromas of violets, almond blossoms, wild blackberries, blueberries, ash, tea leaves and nutmeg. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and finely knit tannins. Mineral, tea-like edge, supporting a fresh core of blue fruit. Refined and subtle, yet comforting. Try from 2023.
Well-structured, with nice elegance and tension, offering dusty floral and spice notes against a core of fleshy red plum and strawberry flavors that swell midpalate around fresh, mineral acidity. Shows notes of spiced chocolate on the finish. Drink now through 2032.
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