Cobos - 2019 - Cabernet Franc Chañares Estate - 750 ml.

Subregion: Uco Valley (Chañares Estate)

Viña Cobos Cabernet Franc Chañares Estate is a vineyard-designate Cabernet Franc from the high-altitude Los Árboles sector of Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Crafted at Viña Cobos from grapes grown on the Chañares Estate and aged in French oak, this bottling shows the varietal’s peppery, floral perfume alongside concentrated dark-fruit character and savory complexity. Aromas of fresh herbs, currants and floral lift segue into a medium-to-full-bodied palate with firm, fine-grained tannins and an umami-tinged, savory finish. The wine’s structure—balanced acidity, polished oak integration and a long finish—makes it a natural partner for grilled lamb, roast beef, wild mushrooms and aged cheeses. With production focused on a single vineyard block, this is a curated, limited release that highlights the terroir of Los Árboles within the Uco Valley. Critics have praised its aromatic precision and aging potential; tasting notes emphasize perfumed herbal topnotes, concentrated dark fruit and a refined tannic frame. Expect this wine to reward short-term cellar growth through 2025–2035+, revealing deeper savory layers and polished tertiary aromas while retaining varietal clarity. For collectors and discerning drinkers seeking a distinctive Argentine Cabernet Franc with both immediate appeal and proven longevity, the Chañares Estate bottling is a compelling choice.