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2018 Cheval des Andes Mendoza
“98 point Bordeaux Blend is "Classy Stuff"!”
"Classy stuff... One of South America's greatest reds." Decanter
Inspired by Chateau Cheval Blanc, one of Bordeaux's most collectible reds, Cheval des Andes is among the most highly regarded wines of Argentina - and the winemaking world!
A collaboration between Chateau Cheval Blanc (and all the winemaking expertise behind that famed Chateau), Cheval des Andes is being called the "Grand Cru" of the Andes.
You cannot deny the pedigree and terroir combination!
2018 has been one of the best vintages in recent times in Mendoza, and the wine shows it... This is young, juicy, elegant and balanced and still has some herbal and toasted notes; it's medium to full-bodied, with the creamy and luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, ultra fine tannins and a long, dry and precise finish. It's still undeveloped and seems to have all the components and the balance between them for a long and positive development in bottle. With wines like this, I sometimes wish I had a time machine so I could see them in 20 years from now... I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted." Wine Advocate
What We Love About Cheval des Andes
This red is "classy stuff" indeed!
For Bordeaux fans, Cheval des Andes is a necessity. The wine has layers, depth, and nuance found only in the finest Bordeaux. The terroir allows the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to thrive like nowhere else on earth.
Chateau Cheval Blanc fetches $1,000 per bottle and is enjoyed by collectors worldwide. Cheval Blanc is the guiding force behind this gorgeous red. The 2018 "confirms Cheval des Andes' standing as one of South America's greatest reds." Decanter
A powerful and cellar-worthy blend, it packs much of its style from Bordeaux at a fraction of the price.
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Enjoy!
“I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted.”
Wine Advocate • 98 / 100
"The 2018 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in small lots in 3,000- to 8,000-liter tanks and matured 40% in 225-liter oak barrels, 40% in 400-liter oak barrels and the remaining 20% in 2,500-liter oak vats for 13 months. Ninety percent of the oak used was French and the rest a blend of Austrian, Slovenian and German oak, 50% of it new. 2018 has been one of the best vintages in recent times in Mendoza, and the wine shows it. It's a cooler vintage, and the wine has improved in freshness and elegance without losing any clout. It's 14.5% alcohol and has a pH of 3.73. This is young, juicy, elegant and balanced and still has some herbal and toasted notes; it's medium to full-bodied, with the creamy and luxurious texture of the modern Bordeaux, ultra fine tannins and a long, dry and precise finish. It's still undeveloped and seems to have all the components and the balance between them for a long and positive development in bottle. With wines like this, I sometimes wish I had a time machine so I could see them in 20 years from now... I think this is the finest Cheval des Andes I've ever tasted."
“This will be a great wine indeed. ”
James Suckling • 98 / 100
"This is a plush, rich Cheval with blueberry and floral aromas and flavors. HInts of tar and fresh lavender. Full body. The depth and richness are impressive, as are the ripe yet fresh tannins. Very long and structured, yet controlled and in balance. This will be a great wine indeed. "
- Producer: Cheval des Andes
- Country: Argentina
- Region: Mendoza
- Subregion: Others
- Varietal: Malbec Blend
- Vintage: 2018
- Size: 750ml
- Code: W85249-2018-750ml
