El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2017 vs Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Crots, Edouard Delaunay 2020
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £97.30 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | El Enemigo | Edouard Delaunay |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
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El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2017
This single vineyard from El Enemigo is a refined and expressive red blend that offers a compelling interplay of fruit and earth. Aromas of wild raspberry, blackcurrant, graphite, and fresh herbs lead into a vibrant palate. Notes of crushed red berries, violet, and chalky minerality unfold with precision, supported by fine-grained tannins and a long, layered finish. · Food Pairing This wine pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, duck breast, or aged cheeses. Its acidity and structure also complement roasted root vegetables, making it a versatile partner for both meat and plant-based dishes. Vineyard & Vinification Details Crafted by renowned winemaker Alejandro Vigil, this exceptional wine originates from a high-altitude vineyard in Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza—soaring at 4,822 feet (1,470 meters) above sea level. The site is densely planted with 10,000 vines per hectare, optimizing grape concentration and expression. Soil Composition Cabernet Franc: Grown in calcareous, rocky soils, ideal for structure and mineral tension. Malbec: Cultivated in deep-calcareous, rocky soils, enhancing depth, elegance, and complexity. Vinification Process Fermentation: Barrel-fermented at an average of 23°C (73.4°F) Cold Maceration: 4 days Total Maceration Time: Approximately 26 days Whole Bunch Inclusion: 40% Harvest Strategy: Five distinct harvests spanning 1.5 months, optimizing ripeness and nuance Oak Regimen: Fermented and aged in French oak barrels (2nd and 3rd use) Aging Matured for 15 months in 100-year-old foudre, allowing gentle micro-oxygenation without overwhelming the fruit. Technical Details Alcohol: 14% ABV Acidity / pH: 7.0 / 3.05
Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Crots, Edouard Delaunay 2020
"A high and stony slope to the west of the village, with very shallow soils leading straight on to the bedrock. Grapes are organic and aged in 30% new oak. Dark and brooding berry fruits, cacao nibs, dried violets and smoke. Palate is full of stones, salt and freshness – like a plunge in a cold rockpool. Really quite visceral and muscular, with juniper and currants, bounded by sweeter cherry tobacco tannins, this cuvée takes a year or two to show charm and polish but when it blossoms it will be a head-turner I guarantee." Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru Laurent set about to catapult these wines into the stratosphere and after sweeping up at the IWC 2020 awards for their incredible 2019s, one could argue, they may have reached space itself! They were in fact the biggest winner at the awards, picking up 8 trophies, Red Winemaker of the Year (for the wonderful Christophe Briotet), as well as 15 gold, 30 silver and 7 bronze medals. Every cuvée is treated individually, without a set formula for quantity of new oak, or amount of whole bunches used, which allows each wine to offer a true and deeply satisfying expression of the individual terroirs and vintage. What we have is absolutely everything we love about Burgundy. A real sense of place.
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