Cheval des Andes - 2019 - Mendoza

    World • Mendoza • Red

    £93.00 tax included
    £93.00 tax included
    £93.00 / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    Description

    • Country Argentina
    • Region World
    • Appellation Mendoza
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2019
    • Grape varieties 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

    Located in the heart of Argentina's prestigious Mendoza region, the Cheval des Andes estate embodies the harmonious blend of Bordeaux tradition and Andean energy. The result of a visionary partnership between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes, this estate has been producing wines of great elegance and remarkable complexity since 1999. The vineyards, nestled at over 1,000 meters above sea level, benefit from an exceptional climate that promotes slow and complete ripening of the grapes. Cheval des Andes 2019 is a testament to this unique alliance, offering a refined, elegant red wine of remarkable balance.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The 2019 Cheval des Andes boasts a deep ruby-red color with violet highlights. The highly expressive nose reveals aromas of ripe black fruit, sweet spices, graphite, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, the wine seduces with its silky structure, controlled freshness, and rich, well-integrated tannins. The persistent and refined finish prolongs the wine's elegance with an impression of noble minerality.

    Food & wine pairings

    Perfect with a roast rack of lamb, a grilled beef fillet, or mushroom dishes.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Cheval des Andes vineyards flourish in Luján de Cuyo and Las Compuertas, on alluvial and gravelly soils at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. This unique terroir, influenced by the Andes Mountains, allows for excellent temperature variations between day and night, guaranteeing concentration and freshness. The vines, cultivated using sustainable farming practices, receive meticulous attention, ensuring grapes of exceptional quality for this elite vintage.

    Owner and history

    Cheval des Andes was born from the union of Château Cheval Blanc, a Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion, and Terrazas de los Andes, the Argentinian flagship of the LVMH group. This unique collaboration has created a distinctive estate where Bordeaux rigor meets New World energy. Under the current leadership of Gérald Gabillet, the vision remains clear: to express the singularity of the Andean terroir through profound, elegant, and timeless wines.

    Vinification and aging

    The Cheval des Andes estate prioritizes precise, plot-by-plot winemaking, respecting each grape variety. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks with gentle pump-overs to extract color and tannins.
    The 2019 vintage is then aged for 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels, about a third of which are new, bringing complexity, depth and elegance, while preserving the identity of the fruit.

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    The team's opinion

    An intense and refined wine that brilliantly embodies the meeting between the Argentinian terroir and Bordeaux know-how: an exceptional tasting experience.

    • Serving temperature 16-19°C

    • Climax 2024 à 2040

    Wine profile

    • complex
    • fruity
    • spicy
    • timber frame