Cheval des Andes, Mendoza
    Cheval des Andes

    Cheval des Andes, Mendoza, 2022

    97/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    99/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2022

      6x75cl

      EP

      To be confirmed

    2. 2022

      3x1.5L

      EP

      To be confirmed

    3. 2022

      1x3L

      EP

      To be confirmed

    4. 2022

      1x5L

      EP

      To be confirmed

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    Critic Reviews

    97/100
    Matthew Luczy,
    Inside Bordeaux
    The 2022 Cheval des Andes opens with an exotic, spice-driven bouquet, supplemented by lifted herbal notes and a vibrantly red-fruited and perfumed backdrop. The palate is similarly energetic, melding an elegantly rich, polished texture with a slender, tensile energy. It concludes with a long, persistent and high-toned finish that gradually unfurls a sturdy structure of supremely refined tannins. This is an excellent counterpoint to the comparatively darker and more open-knit 2021, showcasing a brighter, more tenacious profile while sacrificing none of the grace, nuance and textural attention to detail that has come to define Cheval des Andes. It's a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot.
    drinking window 2027 - 2037
    date of review 05/2025
    99/100
    Joaquin Hidalgo,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Cheval des Andes is a significant upgrade to Mendoza’s historic regional blends, combining grapes from Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley). The 2022 vintage allowed for a slower ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, which take prominence in this blend alongside 30% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aging was carried out in 40% 225-liter Bordeaux barrels, 35% 400-liter barrels and 25% 2,500-liter foudres, with 50% new oak. A bouquet of bright fruit—raspberry, blueberry and delicate cassis—and complementary bay leaf and mint tones give way to a touch of ash and mild bell pepper. Boasting serious concentration, fine tannins and a slight creaminess, the 2022 has a structure that is firm but never tight, maintaining weight without losing balance. The finish is long, energetic and full of flavor. This is an exceptionally beautiful wine.
    drinking window 2026 - 2042
    date of review 04/2025

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Argentina
    Region:
    Mendoza
    Appellation:
    Mendoza
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Blended Wine
    abv:
    14%

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