2021 Cheval des Andes - Malbec Blend Mendoza Cheval des Andes (750ml)
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Cheval des Andes is the Mendoza joint venture between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, begun about 20 years ago at the initiative of Pierre Lurton. The 2021 is nearly an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%) and old-vine Malbec (48%), with 3% Petit Verdot. The fruit comes from the old vines of Las Compuertas, where the Malbec was planted in 1929, and from a newer high-altitude site in the Uco Valley. 2021 was a cooler, wetter year, and critics describe a wine that is lighter on its feet and more ethereal than past vintages. The nose opens from a closed start to violets, blueberry, cassis, ripe currants, cedarwood and pipe tobacco. The palate is fresh and elegant, with silky, fine-grained tannins and a long finish. It is a joy to taste now but should reward cellaring for 20+ years
97 Points
"The 2021 Cheval des Andes is seductive and savory on the nose, leading with pure, earth-tinged aromas of pipe tobacco, turned soil, dried herbs and rich yet composed dark fruits. Exotic, dark spice notes and a pleasantly integrated framing of new oak accents appear with further aeration. The palate is deliciously supple and impressively layered, with a harmonious, long and ever-expanding finish that highlights extreme delicacy. The tannins are persistent yet composed, gently yet persistently lengthening the finish and melding nicely with the vibrant acidity underneath—a beautiful combination of savory charm, serious depth and focused intensity. It's a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec and 3% Petite Verdot that spent an average of 12-13 months in 50% barrique, 30% demi-muid and 20% foudre"
Cheval des Andes is the Mendoza joint venture between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, begun about 20 years ago at the initiative of Pierre Lurton. The 2021 is nearly an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%) and old-vine Malbec (48%), with 3% Petit Verdot. The fruit comes from the old vines of Las Compuertas, where the Malbec was planted in 1929, and from a newer high-altitude site in the Uco Valley. 2021 was a cooler, wetter year, and critics describe a wine that is lighter on its feet and more ethereal than past vintages. The nose opens from a closed start to violets, blueberry, cassis, ripe currants, cedarwood and pipe tobacco. The palate is fresh and elegant, with silky, fine-grained tannins and a long finish. It is a joy to taste now but should reward cellaring for 20+ years
97 Points
"The 2021 Cheval des Andes is seductive and savory on the nose, leading with pure, earth-tinged aromas of pipe tobacco, turned soil, dried herbs and rich yet composed dark fruits. Exotic, dark spice notes and a pleasantly integrated framing of new oak accents appear with further aeration. The palate is deliciously supple and impressively layered, with a harmonious, long and ever-expanding finish that highlights extreme delicacy. The tannins are persistent yet composed, gently yet persistently lengthening the finish and melding nicely with the vibrant acidity underneath—a beautiful combination of savory charm, serious depth and focused intensity. It's a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec and 3% Petite Verdot that spent an average of 12-13 months in 50% barrique, 30% demi-muid and 20% foudre"
