Cabernet franc Benegas Lynch Mendoza 750ml

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Pays / Country : Argentine
Cépage / Variety : Cabernet franc
Classification : a.o.c. - grand cru classé
Fournisseur / Variety : Bodega Benegas
Pourcentage d'alcool / Ahcohol content : 15.5 %

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2003 Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc

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Tanzer tasted over 600 wines from Argentina and published in January 2009 the scores on the selected Argentine wines. The Reviewer´s comment on Benegas wines: “some genuinely excellent wines available for around $20: check out current releases from the likes of
Bodega Benegas”

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(+89 points)

Prix SAQ $40.00

N CABERNET FRANC

Code de Produit: 10832855

ARGENTINE

FICHE DESCRIPTIVE

Prix régulier : 40,00 $

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Cabernet franc Benegas Lynch Mendoza 2004

SAQ code : 10832855
UPC : 07798093 271102

Catégorie : Vin rouge / Red wine

Couleur : Rouge / Red

Nature : Vin tranquille / Still Wine

Format : 750 ML

Regular Price : $40.00

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GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION Libertad Vineyard is located on the Upper Mendoza Riverbank, in the Maipú region, Mendoza. This land was chosen by Tiburcio Benegas at the beginning of the century to plant the vines he brought to Argentina, mostly from France. Our winery is located in the Luján de Cuyo region, carril Aráoz (off route 60), 300 meters from its intersection with the south access to Mendoza, and at 5 kilometers from Libertad Vineyard. The departments of Maipú and Luján de Cuyo are considered the regions responsible for producing the best quality wines of Argentina. The finest vineyards and wineries combine in this area their vinicultural traditions with last generation wine-elaboration and wine-growing technologies. These regions are located on the foothills of the Andes, between 750 and 1100 meters above sea level. The vines grow up receiving the fresh glacial melting waters that comes down the Mendoza River, descending from the Andes mountains. Ecologically, the Upper Mendoza Riverbank is a true oasis for cultivating the finest grapes.
	THE PROVINCE OF MENDOZA In the west side of Argentina, bordering with Chile, stands the province of Mendoza, worldwide famous for its excellent wines. This province produces nearly 70% of the wines made in the country. Argentina is the world's 5th largest wine producer. Mendoza, the "land of sun and good wine", as it is usually called, is the most important viticulture region of the country. Besides, viticulture represents one of the most significant economic activities of the province. During the last decades, this sector has reached a high degree of development, which evidences in the improvement of vines and technology. The glaciers at the top of the mountains supply the necessary water to water the fruit-trees plantations and vineyards, from which the famous Argentine wines are produced. Wine and its production are the grounds for a tradicional festivity in the Province and the whole country: the National Vintage Festivity..
From the beginning, the Benegas focussed their efforts on the production of quality wines. Tiburcio, and later his son, Pedro, brought fine low production vines mainly from France. They planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay, which were the base for the famous Broquel, Fond de Cave and Puente Viejo. Although the pebble soils were poor, they no doubt proved adequate for optimal development of the vines. As the French have demonstrated through their long history in wine production, a vineyard starts to show its magnificence in the wines it produces after 30 years of cultivation. For this reason, Federico J. Benegas Lynch, following the calling of his early years, devoted himself to perform a thorough and comprehensive work to restore the old vines to their former splendor. Today, Libertad has a Cabernet Franc of approximately 80 years, a Cabernet Sauvignon of 40 to 60 years, a Sangiovese of 50 years and the most recent vineyard, a strip of land of Merlot of about 20 years. Until the 70's, when the family company was dissolved, Benegas was the only owner in Argentina of Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot and Syrah. This last variety was brought from the Rhone Valley. The vines are vertically trellised to increase sunlight exposure, except for Chardonnay (25 years), which is planted on vine arbors. There, the shade of the leaves themselves refreshen the grapes, thus producing a refined aromatic wine. It is well known that 60% of the quality of the wine depends both on the vineyard and on the combination of plants, soil and climate.
	100% Cabernet Franc. Benegas Lynch is born from exceptional vineyards that are a 100 years old. This Cabernet Franc is “prefiloxera” and, according to Michel Rolland, prestigious world wide oenologist, “unique in the world”. Sensory Profile Color: It is a wine with a red ruby color, with bordeaux tones; profound, attractive, and clean and clear. Aroma: Mint and chocolate, typical aromas of this variety, are the first scents than can be appreciated. These, combined with the toasted scents provided by the French oak casks. Taste: It is a wine that is soft in the mouth, velvety and of sweet tannins. Mature fruits stand out as well as a cool sensation provided by the mint. Chocolate aromas are also present creating complex combinations that make this wine something unique. Recommended Temperature: 15ºC to 17ºC. Winemaker: Federico Benegas Lynch. Winemaker Consultant: Michel Rolland. Origin: Upper Mendoza River Bank, Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina. Age of the Vineyards: Vineyards that are 100 years old. Production: 1.500 bottles. Conservation: 18 months in new French oak casks.