Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Chacayes
2022, Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, Valle de Uco, Argentina
Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Chacayes
Cabernet Franc
El Enemigo
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Profile & Story
Consistently recognized with top scores—including 100 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 96–99 points from leading critics worldwide—Gran Enemigo Chacayes offers 20–30 years of cellar potential, making it both a collector’s item and a global benchmark for Cabernet Franc. A flagship wine from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, it reflects cutting-edge viticulture rooted in a profound respect for terroir. The 2016 vintage, awarded 99 points, was featured in James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of 2020. Planted in 2006, this wine is part of the Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard series—Agrelo, Chacayes, El Cepillo, and Gualtallary—four distinct Cabernet Francs from different terroirs across Mendoza. Together, they express the purity and diversity of Mendoza’s landscapes.
Tasting Notes
A high-altitude blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec from the stony, alluvial soils of Los Chacayes, this vintage captures the wild beauty of the Uco Valley. It reveals a striking aromatic profile of violet, mountain herbs, white pepper, and graphite, layered with ripe blackcurrant, plum, and a touch of mint. The palate is vibrant and finely structured, driven by piercing acidity and silky, polished tannins. Mineral tension and a graceful flow carry through to a long, focused finish, showcasing both intensity and elegance. Already compelling in its youth, it has the structure and energy to age for two to three decades.
Pairing Recommendation
Meat pairing: Rosemary roast beef with glazed sweet potatoes Vegetarian option: Lentil stew