El Enemigo - Cabernet Franc 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	El Enemigo
Country	Argentina
Region	Mendoza
Subregion	Valle de Uco
Varietal	Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2021
Sku	103684
Size	750ml
ABV	13.50%

El Enemigo Description

Winemaker Notes

This Cabernet Franc is ruby red in color with soft violet tones. The nose has intense aromas and concentrated notes of cassis, ripe currants, and sweet spices including black pepper and cloves. Its tenure provides integrated oak notes of cedar and vanilla. Fresh impact and excellent structure on the palate, reminiscent of ripe red fruits with hints of eucalyptus and tagged black pepper. This wine has an excellent balance and elegance with a well-structured, persistent finish.

Blend: 90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec

Professional Ratings

93 James Suckling
A super-drinkable, linear cabernet franc showing a mixture of blue plums and red cherries with a fresh mineral quality. Juicy, fresh and expressive on the palate, with a medium body and a long, extensive finish. Streamlined, with nothing redundant. Pretty irresistible now, but can hold.
93 Vinous
The 2021 Cabernet Franc, crafted from grapes planted in Gualtallary in the late 1990s after selection in Barrancas, also contains 10% Malbec. It has a delicate purple hue and aromas of licorice, blackberry and a whisper of ash. Lean yet flavorful, the palate is anchored by fine acidity and finishes with a subtle touch of fruit. Structured more like a white wine, this Cabernet Franc uses acidity as its backbone, giving it a fresh, lifted profile.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Cabernet Franc is similar to the 2019 I tasted next to it and feels like the fruit is darker than the 2020 that I also had the chance to compare it with. It's still young and energetic, with abundant fine-grained tannins and a chalky, dry finish.
Rating: 92+
91 Wine Enthusiast
This is a delicious Cabernet Franc at great value. Winemaker Alejandro Vigil sourced grapes from Gualtallary and aged this wine for 15 months in 100-year-old foudres. Aromas of cranberry and mulberry perfume the nose. It’s beautifully balanced, with oak spices, green bell pepper and ripe black fruit flavors.
90 Wine Spectator
This fresh version is imbued with layers of pure raspberry and red currant, while peppercorn and graphite nuances add dimension. The finish has nice length, with caressing tannins and a persistent push of fruit. Drink now through 2036.