In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Argentina. Red argentina in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (LG). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Luis Gutiérrez (LG) — 99/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/10/2019 · Drink 2019-2035
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 po…
James Suckling (JS) — 96/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 13/02/2020
The blue fruit, crushed chalk and stone are so exciting here, as always. Full-bodied with fresh fruit and fine, vertical tannin texture going through the center palate. Softness and balance throughout. So drinkable now, but will improve with age.
Joaquin Hidalgo (JH) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/10/2020 · Drink 2020-2032
Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2016 is a unique, intense little pearl. Mixed with 15% Malbec, it is all open expression, delivering violets, sour cherry and blood with wet stone and hints of herb alongside subtle notes of arugula and dry flowers. In the mouth, it's extremely energetic, the tannins filling out the profile and marshaling the flow with just the right measure of chalk. Lingers comfortab…