Cheval des Andes - Mendoza 2021

Cheval des Andes, the "grand cru" of the Andes

Cheval des Andes, is the fruit of a fusion between two cultures combining the vision and expertise of Château Cheval Blanc with high altitude wine-growing in the Mendoza region. Under challenging climatic conditions, this is where Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon unite in a blend which is born at the foot of the Andes mountain range. Cheval des Andes’ vision of wine growing is completely unusual as it combines two very different "terroirs" such us Las Compuertas in Lujan de Cuyo and Paraje Altamira in Uco Valley. As the vision is accomplished, the edges are polished; freshness, balance and complexity become the cornerstones of Cheval des Andes.

Created in Mendoza in 1999, Cheval des Andes is turning 25 this year and is embarking on a bright new chapter of its young history. Born according to the canons of the best Argentinean wineries, it is now emerging as the strict interpretation of Cheval Blanc’s ethos, at the foot of the Andes and joined the prestigious LVMH family of Vins d’Exception

Discover the Cheval des Andes winery by Pierre-Olivier Clouet : https://youtu.be/fjxoNfv8VFk

The 2021 Vintage:

The 2021 season in Mendoza was cool and wet, with double the rainfall compared to the previous vintage. The low average temperatures during the ripening period allowed for a wine with great aromatic complexity and the distinctive natural freshness of Cheval des Andes.

Tasting notes:

Cheval des Andes embodies the essence of a fresh vintage in the Mendoza region. It presents a delicate and brilliant ruby red tone with garnet glints. On the nose, this wine offers fine complexity with floral notes and red fruits. On the palate, it is distinguished by its elegance, acidity, and freshness, with silky tannins and a lingering finish.

Vinous

byJoaquin Hidalgothe2/28/2025

A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon from Altamira, 48% Malbec from Altamira and Las Compuertas and 3% Petit Verdot from Las Compuertas, the 2021 Cheval des Andes showcases a blend in peak form, both in terms of varieties and origins, all from Mendoza. In many ways, 2021 was a Bordeaux-like year for a region as dry and sunny as Mendoza. The wine reflects this, offering delicate cherry and blackberry fruit along with a touch of wild herbs, layered with hints of ash and orange petit-fours. Dry, with fine-grained, lightly reactive tannins, the palate is juicy and enveloping. Though leaner than in previous years, it remains equally refined. Long and nuanced, this is such an elegant wine.

Vinous

byJoaquin Hidalgothe11/19/2024

N°6 dans le top 100 Vinous - A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon from Altamira, 48% Malbec from Altamira and Las Compuertas and 3% Petit Verdot from Las Compuertas, the 2021 Cheval des Andes showcases a blend in peak form, both in terms of varieties and origins, all from Mendoza. In many ways, 2021 was a Bordeaux-like year for a region as dry and sunny as Mendoza. The wine reflects this, offering delicate cherry and blackberry fruit along with a touch of wild herbs, layered with hints of ash and orange petit fours. Dry, with fine-grained, lightly reactive tannins, the palate is juicy and enveloping. Though leaner than in previous years, it remains equally refined. Long and nuanced, this is such an elegant wine.

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18,5

byMatthew Jukesthe9/18/2024

Layered, pure and clean, this is more of a ‘Cheval’ than it is an ‘Andes’, but that is no bad thing. I have known this wine since its very first release, and if you are a fan, this 2021, which is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, is guaranteed to hit the high notes on your palate.

The Wine Independent

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe9/5/2024

Coming from a cooler, wetter vintage, the 2021 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot. The nose is incredibly closed and slightly reduced to begin. After giving it considerable time and air, floral notes of violets and iris bulb begin to emerge, leading to a core of ripe, juicy blueberries, warm cassis, and red currant preserves, plus suggestions of tar and anise. The medium to full-bodied palate is very bright and pure, delivering vibrant blue and black fruit layers with floral nuances and a velvety texture, finishing with great freshness and on a lingering aniseed note. I love how this wine embraces the cooler vintage rather than fighting it, delivering a very elegant, fragrant style. This graceful beauty will need a good 3-5 years in bottle, then drink it over the next 20 years+.
97+

The Drink Business

byColin Haythe9/2/2024

Cheval des Andes 2022 (Mendoza; 49% Cabernet Sauvignon; 48% Malbec; 3% Petit Verdot; 14% alcohol). Very floral. Beautiful. Quite Cheval Blanc in style and feel. Cedar, graphite, peony, iris, lily of the valley. Incense, beeswax. Lithe, precise, focussed but fluid and dynamic. Juicy with sapid ripples at first that build and form themselves into little waves of juicy freshness on the finish. Lovely. A great success. 97.

Wine Advocate

byMatthew Luczythe8/29/2024

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.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

byJane Ansonthe7/1/2024

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.

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe5/1/2024

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.

Vinous

byJoaquin Hidalgothe2/29/2024

Light and elegant, the 2021 Cheval des Andes is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot. It achieves a feat that only cool years can provide: smooth texture, agile palate and just the right amount of freshness for a nuanced build. As it breathes, it begins to reveal notes of fresh cherry and plum, with a hint of menthol, maraschino cherries and a touch of pepper. It opens further with aromas of sandalwood and oak that complete the framework. This is a somewhat leaner, more ethereal Cheval than other years, but it has a higher level of precision. It's a wine inspired by Bordeaux, executed in a Bordeaux style, with Mendoza terroir. A wine without edges, it’s a polished red in the early stages of a long, balanced life.

Vinous

byJoaquin Hidalgothe9/11/2023

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 49 % Malbec 48 % Petit Verdot 3 %
Appellation	Mendoza
Millesime	2021
Contenance	Double Magnum (3 l)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Sauvignon 49 %
Malbec 48 %
Petit Verdot 3 %

Appellation

Mendoza

Millesime

2021

Contenance

Double Magnum (3 l)

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