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| Region: |
Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Varietal: |
Bordeaux Blend |
| Classification: |
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| Importer: |
Misa |
| Score: |
98JS |
| Review: |
"Complex aromas of blueberries, pie crust, fresh flowers and currant bush with hints of baking spices like nutmeg. Medium- to full-bodied with extremely fine tannins that are integrated and gorgeous. Graceful and refined, with super length. Interestingly, 20% of the wine was aged in large oak casks (2,500 liters), mostly from Slovenia. Try after 2027 but a joy to taste now." |
Staff Notes:
"Complex aromas of blueberries, pie crust, fresh flowers and currant bush with hints of baking spices like nutmeg. Medium- to full-bodied with extremely fine tannins that are integrated and gorgeous. Graceful and refined, with super length. Interestingly, 20% of the wine was aged in large oak casks (2,500 liters), mostly from Slovenia. Try after 2027 but a joy to taste now." 98, James Suckling, Feb 2024
“A wonderful Cheval des Andes, luscious, layered, nuanced, a kick of nutmeg spice, blueberry and damson fruits, salted cracker mouthwatering finish, with deftly-handled freshness the signature of a cooler vintage. Gérald Gabillet winemaker, joint venture between Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes. 70% new oak for ageing.” 97, Jane Anson, Jul 2024
“The 2021 Cheval des Andes is seductive and savory on the nose, leading with pure, earth-tinged aromas of pipe tobacco, turned soil, dried herbs and rich yet composed dark fruits. Exotic, dark spice notes and a pleasantly integrated framing of new oak accents appear with further aeration. The palate is deliciously supple and impressively layered, with a harmonious, long and ever-expanding finish that highlights extreme delicacy. The tannins are persistent yet composed, gently yet persistently lengthening the finish and melding nicely with the vibrant acidity underneath—a beautiful combination of savory charm, serious depth and focused intensity. It's a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec and 3% Petite Verdot that spent an average of 12-13 months in 50% barrique, 30% demi-muid and 20% foudre.” 97, Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate, Aug 2024
“The 2021 release of this iconic Mendoza blend partners Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot from Las Compuertas and Paraje Altamira. It’s a lighter, more forward wine than the 2020 or 2019 releases, reminiscent of the 2016 perhaps, with ethereal rose petal and mint aromas, subtle bramble and summer pudding flavours, sculpted tannins and more concentration and ageing potential than you think at first” 97, Tim Atkin, Jun 2024