Parker 97 100
Suckling 100 100
Dunnuck 96 100
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Cheval des Andes 2017

99,00€
132,00€ / l
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2019 ,
2020

Description

Argentina / Mendoza

Cheval des Andes is a collaboration between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, a pioneer of viticulture in the cool climate of Argentina's high altitudes. The inspiration for Cheval des Andes arose from the search for original Malbec vines. Many years ago, Malbec was cultivated in Bordeaux. In the mid-19th century, some vines made their way to Argentina. While phylloxera destroyed the vines in Bordeaux, the Malbec vines in Argentina were spared from the plague. When Pierre Lurton, owner of Château Cheval Blanc, discovered the breathtaking Las Compuertas Malbec vineyard in Mendoza, he was immediately fascinated and wanted to revive the Bordeaux wines of the past. Since then, the Bordeaux Cuvée, predominantly made from Malbec, has been the flagship of Cheval des Andes.

Wine profile: Cheval des Andes 2017

Expansion: 15 months in 50% new wooden barrels

Grape variety (filter): 62% Malbec, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturity: 2021 – 2034

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 14.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Bottler: Cheval des Andes, Thames Y Cochabamba, Prerdriel, Lujan De Cuyo, M5509AOA Mendoza, Argentina

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Specifications
  • Robert Parker
    97/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    96/100
  • James Suckling
    100/100
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In Portrait:

Cheval des Andes

Cheval des Andes is considered one of Argentina’s most emblematic estates and was born from the collaboration between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes. The vineyards lie in Luján de Cuyo and the higher Paraje Altamira, shaped by sparse, limestone-rich Andean soils, intense sunlight and cool nights. These conditions produce wines of great aromatic precision, freshness and structure. Malbec forms the heart of the cuvée, bringing silky power and dark fruit, while Cabernet Sauvignon contributes depth, elegance and longevity. Cheval des Andes stands for a unique union of French finesse and Argentine expressiveness – complex, harmonious and with impressive ageing potential.

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Origin in Focus

Mendoza

Mendoza at the foot of the Andes is Argentina’s most important wine region. The continental, sunny climate with large day-night temperature differences and vineyards at elevations of over 1,000 metres produce ripe yet fresh wines. Malbec is the leading figure: dark, juicy, with violet fruit, gentle tannins and good depth – especially from subregions such as Luján de Cuyo and the higher Uco Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda and aromatic white wines such as Chardonnay and Torrontés also impress. Modern irrigation from meltwater and precise winemaking create clear, characterful styles with very good price-to-pleasure value.

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