Cheval des Andes - Mendoza 2022
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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.
Created in Mendoza in 1999, Cheval des Andes turned 25 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.
The 2022 Vintage
The 2022 harvest was characterized by being “traditional” for the Mendoza region in terms of average temperatures and thermal amplitude, which were similar to previous seasons. However, it was notably different in terms of rainfall, as the season experienced significant precipitation throughout the crop cycle from November to February.
On average, the 2022 vintage was very rainy, significantly exceeding the average recorded in the province of Mendoza in recent years. In both estates, rainfall was concentrated in the spring and summer months. The total rainfall recorded was higher in Las Compuertas (374 mm) than in our estate in Paraje Altamira (288 mm). Fortunately, the two weeks leading up to the harvest featured dry weather, ensuring optimal ripeness and health of the grape clusters.