Cheval des Andes, Mendoza
    Cheval des Andes

    Cheval des Andes, Mendoza, 2021

    97/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    97/100
    The Wine Independent
    97/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. 2021

      6x75cl

      EP

      £330.00

    2. 2021

      6x75cl

      EP

      £330.00

    3. 2021

      3x1.5L

      EP

      £340.00

    4. 2021

      1x3L

      EP

      £225.00

    5. 2021

      1x5L

      EP

      £365.00

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    Critic Reviews

    97/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    Coming from a cooler, wetter vintage, the 2021 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot. The nose is incredibly closed and slightly reduced to begin. After giving it considerable time and air, floral notes of violets and iris bulb begin to emerge, leading to a core of ripe, juicy blueberries, warm cassis, and red currant preserves, plus suggestions of tar and anise. The medium to full-bodied palate is very bright and pure, delivering vibrant blue and black fruit layers with floral nuances and a velvety texture, finishing with great freshness and on a lingering aniseed note. I love how this wine embraces the cooler vintage rather than fighting it, delivering a very elegant, fragrant style. This graceful beauty will need a good 3-5 years in bottle, then drink it over the next 20 years+.
    drinking window 2027 - 2047
    date of review 09/2024
    97/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    A wonderful Cheval des Andes, luscious, layered, nuanced, a kick of nutmeg spice, blueberry and damson fruits, salted cracker mouthwatering finish, with deftly-handled freshness the signature of a cooler vintage. Gérald Gabillet winemaker, joint venture between Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes. 70% new oak for ageing.
    drinking window 2026 - 2042
    date of review 08/2024
    97/100
    Joaquin Hidalgo,
    Vinous
    Light and elegant, the 2021 Cheval des Andes is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot. It achieves a feat that only cool years can provide: smooth texture, agile palate and just the right amount of freshness for a nuanced build. As it breathes, it begins to reveal notes of fresh cherry and plum, with a hint of menthol, maraschino cherries and a touch of pepper. It opens further with aromas of sandalwood and oak that complete the framework. This is a somewhat leaner, more ethereal Cheval than other years, but it has a higher level of precision. It's a wine inspired by Bordeaux, executed in a Bordeaux style, with Mendoza terroir. A wine without edges, it’s a polished red in the early stages of a long, balanced life.
    drinking window 2026 - 2040
    date of review 05/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Argentina
    Region:
    Mendoza
    Appellation:
    Mendoza
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Blended Wine
    abv:
    15%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.