Cheval des Andes • Mendoza, Argentina
Cheval des Andes is a single flagship red blend from Mendoza, Argentina, created as a joint venture between Bordeaux’s C…Cheval des Andes is a single flagship red blend from Mendoza, Argentina, created as a joint venture between Bordeaux’s Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, marrying old-vine high‑altitude Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon (and touch…Learn More »
$100
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
97
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Cheval des Andes 2016 shows a cool, fresh profile, with vibrant red and black fruits layered over hints of spice, dried flowers and graphite. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet wonderfully poised, its fine, silky tannins giving an impression of depth without heaviness, and the finish is long, savory and very precise, promising beautiful evolution in bottle.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Dry-aged ribeye steak, Wild mushroom risotto
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Cheval des Andes is a single flagship red blend from Mendoza, Argentina, created as a joint venture between Bordeaux’s Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, marrying old-vine high‑altitude Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon (and touches of Petit Verdot) in a Bordeaux-inspired, age‑worthy style. Sourced mainly from century‑old vines in Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and sites in the Uco Valley at 3,500–3,600 feet, it is known for combining vibrant Andean freshness and floral, red‑ and black‑fruited aromatics with silky tannins, spice, and…