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 »
$109
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
98
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Cheval des Andes 2018 is a poised, high-altitude blend that layers pure blueberry, cherry and plum fruit with hints of currant, cedar and subtle spice, all framed by ultra-fine, ripe tannins. The cooler vintage shows in its lifted freshness and precision: it feels concentrated yet graceful, with a long, dry, deeply composed finish that promises real complexity over time.
Dry-aged ribeye steak; herb-crusted lamb rack; 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…