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    Cheval des Andes - 2020 - Mendoza

    World • Mendoza • Red

    93,60€ tax included
    93,60€ tax included
    93,60€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    Description

    • Country Argentina
    • Region World
    • Appellation Mendoza
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2020
    • Grape varieties Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

    Located at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Cheval des Andes is the result of an exceptional partnership between Terrazas de los Andes, an iconic Argentinian estate, and Château Cheval Blanc, a Premier Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion. Situated in the prestigious Mendoza region, this estate combines Bordeaux finesse with the power of the Argentinian terroir. The wines produced are characterized by an elegant structure, remarkable balance, and excellent aging potential. The 2020 vintage perfectly illustrates this identity, with an ever more precise and vibrant style, reflecting a unique bicultural expertise.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 98/100
    • Vinous 96/100
    • James Suckling 97/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    This wine boasts a deep garnet-red color with violet highlights. The nose is captivating with its beautiful aromatic intensity, blending ripe black fruits and sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is ample, with a silky tannic structure and perfectly integrated freshness. The finish is long, flavorful, and persistent, with notes of cocoa and black cherry.

    Food & wine pairings

    Perfect with grilled beef fillet, roast lamb or duck breast with mild spices.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Cheval des Andes vineyard is situated between 1,000 and 1,200 meters above sea level, on the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The alluvial soils, rich in pebbles and sand, ensure excellent drainage. The continental climate, with its cool nights and sunny days, allows for a slow and complete ripening of the grapes, promoting their concentration and complexity. The vines, cultivated using sustainable farming practices, benefit from meticulous care to fully express the unique character of this high-altitude terroir.

    Owner and history

    Cheval des Andes was born from a collaboration between Pierre Lurton (Château Cheval Blanc) and the Terrazas de los Andes estate, two leading figures in the wine world. This Franco-Argentine synergy aims to produce the "Grand Cru of South America." Under the current direction of Gérald Gabillet, the estate is pushing viticultural and oenological precision even further, affirming a sustainable and ambitious vision of excellence. Thanks to this commitment, Cheval des Andes is today one of Argentina's greatest wines, recognized worldwide.

    Vinification and aging

    At the estate, winemaking adheres to rigorous methods, including hand-harvesting, meticulous sorting, and fermentation in stainless steel and concrete tanks. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for approximately 18 months, some of which are new.
    For the 2020 vintage, this precise work yields a harmonious wine, both powerful and refined, whose structure and freshness suggest a great aging potential.

    Cheval des Andes - Argentinië

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    The team's opinion

    This Cheval des Andes 2020 is a pure Argentinian gem, offering an enchanting aromatic depth and a noble texture to be savored slowly.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2025 à 2036

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame