Cabernet Franc "Petite Fleur", Monteviejo, Uco Valley, AR, 2022

Producer profile & expected style

Monteviejo describes the Cabernet Franc Petite Fleur as a high-altitude Uco Valley expression emphasizing Cabernet Franc’s floral and herbal character, with depth from Mendoza’s mountain vineyards. The wine comes from vineyards around 1,100 meters elevation, uses French oak aging, and is intended to show spice, structure, and a long finish.

Likely quality assessment (based on available data)

• Expected critic range: roughly 90–93 points (inference from the Petite Fleur line’s prior professional reception, not a published 2022 score).
• Style: elegant Argentine Cabernet Franc — closer to Loire/Bordeaux-inspired Cab Franc (violet, herbs, graphite, spice) than heavily extracted New World Cabernet.
• Drinking window: enjoyable now with decanting, but capable of improving over the next 5–8 years if stored well.

If you are considering buying it, I would treat it as a premium-value Uco Valley Cabernet Franc, especially if priced around the mid-$20s to low-$30s range. The absence of a published 2022 score does not necessarily indicate quality issues; many Argentine boutique releases receive limited critic coverage.

A captivating Cabernet deep color with purple undertones, incredibly bright. Enjoy its great varietal typicity and subtle spicy notes. This wine will captivate your palate with its expressive mouthfeel, perfect balance and complexity derived from its aging. Deep and elegant, it persists in the mouth with a long finish that will take your breath away. Let yourself be conquered by its unparalleled splendor!