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Cheval des Andes 2018
Mendoza
Many top names have invested in Argentina – not least Saint-Émilion's Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Château Cheval Blanc, who are behind the legendary Cheval des Andes. It's a Bordeaux-style 98-point red, using finest Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Velvety, creamy black fruit, grippy tannins, herbs, spice, freshness
Aroma
Creamy black fruits, exotic sweet spices, leather and earthy notes
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Deep blackish ruby
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2040
In the last 20 years, Argentina has risen to be a source of some of the world's finest reds. No wonder when names like Saint-Emilion's Premier Grand Cru Classé A Château Cheval Blanc is leading the way. Their founder, Pierre Lurton, ventured to Argentina in 1998 and fell in love with the 90-year-old Las Compuertas vineyard. It belonged to Terrazas de los Andes. The next year they purchased the 45-year-old La Consulta vineyard in Altamira and started a joint venture with Terrazas. This is their flagship red – finest, old-vine Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from these two vineyards, aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, for 14 months. It's a powerful, yet elegant wine, intense with dense, complex black fruit and sweet smoky spice.
Wine Advocate, 98 points
