IronGate Fine Wine Auction
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 24, 2024 08:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 821
2013 Bodega Aleanna Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc - 3 bottle(s)-750ml
Estimate: CAD$780 - CAD$1,100
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| CAD$0 | CAD$20 |
| CAD$500 | CAD$50 |
| CAD$1,000 | CAD$100 |
| CAD$2,000 | CAD$200 |
| CAD$3,000 | CAD$250 |
| CAD$5,000 | CAD$500 |
| CAD$10,000 | CAD$1,000 |
| CAD$20,000 | CAD$2,000 |
| CAD$50,000 | CAD$5,000 |
| CAD$100,000 | CAD$10,000 |
This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2013 Bodega Aleanna Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $780 - $1100 with a reserve of $550. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11524.
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A Toronto based consignor whose father was in the wine trade and shared his knowledge and many great bottles with him. He began collecting in 2013 while he was still in university and his passion grew along with his collection. He has completed the WSET diploma program and now works in the wine trade as well. All bottles were purchased through the LCBO’s Classics program and have been stored in a professional cellar built by Rosehill Wine Cellars.
The tasting note for 2013 Bodega Aleanna Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc is from Robert Parker and the score is 100 - I was really looking forward to tasting the 2013 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard since all of the previous vintages have been truly exceptional, and I wanted to see what it would be in a cooler year. The bottled wine contains perhaps 15% Malbec in the blend, and they will soon stop mentioning Cabernet Franc on the label. It fermented in 500-liter oak barrels with 50% of the Cabernet Franc and all of the Malbec and then matured in used oak foudres. It's very intense and powerful, but at the same time, there is a kind of lightness on the palate that makes if feel light on its feet but with great inner power. There is citrus acidity that makes it effervescent and electric. It has some 7.5 grams of acidity and a pH of 3.45, very healthy parameters. The peppery character appears after some time, giving it a Chinon-like twist, and it also reminds me of my favorite Bordeaux, Pomerol's Lafleur. This is definitely world-class and worth lying down, as it should develop further complexity in bottle. This is one of those wines where the only improvement I can think of is having magnums rather than bottles. Bravo! Some 3,000 bottles produced.
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