2021 Cheval des Andes

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EXPECTED DECEMBER 2024

The collaboration between Cheval Blanc from Saint-Emilion and Terrazas from Mendoza has an additional unexpected French touch. The founder and owner of Terrazas is namely the prestigious Champagne house Moët & Chandon. The style of Cheval des Andes is unique with all elements inspired by Cheval Blanc. The wine of Cheval des Andes combines the lively and intense expression of Argentine Malbec with the rigor, elegance and savoir-faire of a great Bordeaux. The vision of Cheval des Andes is to bring the winemaking philosophy of Château Cheval Blanc - which focuses on ageing possibilities and elegance - to Argentina. Cheval des Andes makes wines that age gracefully and "travel through the decades", according to Pierre Lurton, chairman of Château Cheval Blanc and Cheval des Andes.

CHEVAL DES ANDES 2021, MENDOZA ARGENTINA is also called The Argentinean expression of Château Cheval Blanc Light and elegant, the 2021 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. It achieves a feat that is only possible in cool years: a supple texture, an agile palate and just the right amount of freshness for a nuanced build. As the wine breathes, it reveals notes of fresh cherry and plum, with a touch of menthol, cherry and a hint of pepper. It opens with aromas of sandalwood and oak that complete the whole. This is a leaner, more ethereal Cheval than other years, but with a higher level of precision. It is a wine inspired by Bordeaux, done in Bordeaux style, with terroir from Mendoza.

“...absolutely world-class wines, and their latest 2021 is without doubt the finest vintage I have tasted (...) not only concentration and texture, but also impeccable balance and a remarkable sense of elegance. 98 pts” - Jeb Dunnuck.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will also find a number of beautiful photos of the estate, vineyard, etc.

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Icons Icon South America
Winery Cheval des Andes
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2040
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 97
James Suckling rating 97
Vinous rating 97
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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Parker

97

James Suckling

97

Vinous

97

Wijnhuis

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The collaboration between Cheval Blanc from Saint-Emilion and Terrazas from Mendoza has an extra unexpected French touch. The founder and owner of Terrazas is the prestigious Champagne house Moët & Chandon. The style of Cheval des Andes is unique, with all elements inspired by Cheval Blanc. Cheval des Andes wine combines the lively and intense expression of Argentine Malbec with the rigor, elegance and savoir-faire of a great Bordeaux. It is a unique blend of Malbec grapes and Bordeaux varieties - an ensemble with the exuberance of Malbec balanced by the moderation of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by hints of Petit Verdot. The vision of Cheval des Andes is to bring the winemaking philosophy of Château Cheval Blanc - which focuses on wine storage capabilities and elegance - to Argentina. Cheval des Andes makes wines that age gracefully and "travel through the decades," said Pierre Lurton, president of Château Cheval Blanc and Cheval des Andes. The wines are elegant, meaning they give the most refined expression of Mendoza's terroir. On the nose they are complex rather than intense and on the palate they are balanced rather than powerful.

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