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 »
$89
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
97
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Silky yet vibrant, Cheval des Andes 2021 glides across the palate with cool‑year precision, layering blueberry, blackcurrant and plum over hints of tobacco leaf, subtle spice and graphite. The texture is refined and tensile rather than massive, with ultra-fine tannins, energetic acidity and a long, savory, mouthwatering finish that shows both Mendoza sunshine and a distinctly Bordeaux-like poise.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Grilled ribeye with chimichurri; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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…