Benegas Lynch Meritage 2002

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Red Blend, Wine & Liquor | 0 comments

Benegas Lynch Meritage 2002
50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
$43 on Wine-searcher.
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This is quite an interesting wine, not only because it is a blend that utilizes a large amount of Cabernet Franc, which is a grape that is very uncommonly produced in Argentina, but it also utilizes no Malbec. For a winery’s top wine to include no Malbec is almost unheard of in Argentina. That being said, this is quite a nice change of pace from what you normally get on the Argentine wine market, especially for a premium.

The color is right on—a beautiful jet black, though it’s rather simple, with few shades.

The smell is rather earthy, herbal, and a bit fruity. Soil comes through clearly, as do oak and plums. There is a sense of freshness to the wine.

The wine is rather complex. It starts out with an oaky simpleness, but it picks up spiciness, nuts, and some black fruits with time. It’s rather smooth and fruity, with a strong tannin taste to it and lots of body. It also has quite a long finish.

Overall Score: 4.2/5.0