Cheval des Andes 2022
£95.11 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Château Cheval Blanc Terrazas de los Andes
Luján de Cuyo
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Soon to be released through La Place de Bordeaux, the 2022 Cheval des Andes opens with an exotic, spice-driven bouquet, supplemented by lifted herbal notes and a vibrantly red-fruited and perfumed backdrop. The palate is similarly energetic, melding an elegantly rich, polished texture with a slender, tensile energy. It concludes with a long, persistent and high-toned finish that gradually unfurls a sturdy structure of supremely refined tannins. This is an excellent counterpoint to the comparatively darker and more open-knit 2021, showcasing a brighter, more tenacious profile while sacrificing none of the grace, nuance and textural attention to detail that has come to define Cheval des Andes. It's a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot.
Features
Type of wine
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Style
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Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Description
Cheval des Andes is a red wine that combines Argentine passion with French tradition. This wine is distinguished by its unique style in Argentina, revealing the freshness and elegance of the terroir through blends inspired by Cheval Blanc. It is a vibrant and intense fusion of Argentine Malbec with the elegance and rigour of a great Bordeaux. This blend is composed mainly of Malbec grapes, balanced with Cabernet Sauvignon and completed with touches of Petit Verdot. The philosophy behind Cheval des Andes is to bring the winemaking of Château Cheval Blanc, known for its ageing potential and elegance, to Argentina. These wines are the most refined expression of the Mendoza terroir, being complex on the nose and balanced on the palate.
Winemaking
All grapes come from the terroirs of Las Compuertas and La Consulta. After careful selection, the grapes are fermented in small stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, of which 70% are new barrels and 30% are barrels that have been used for one year.
Taste
Cheval des Andes has an intense, bright red colour with violet hues. Its aromas are intense, with a bouquet of red fruits and spices, intensified by the freshness and complexity of the wine. On the palate, it is well balanced, with a smooth and fresh attack, precise tannins and an elegant finish.
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