Cheval des Andes, Cheval Blanc and Terrazas, Mendoza, Argentina 0.75ltr.
The collaboration between Cheval Blanc from Saint-Emilion and Terrazas from Mendoza has an extra unexpected French touch. The founder and owner of Terrazas is the prestigious Champagne house Moët & Chandon. The style of Cheval des Andes is unique in which all elements are inspired by Cheval Blanc. The Cheval des Andes wine combines the lively and intense expression of Argentine Malbec with the rigor, elegance and savoir-faire of a great Bordeaux. It is a unique blend of Malbec grapes and Bordeaux varieties – an ensemble with the exuberance of Malbec balanced by the moderation of Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by hints of Petit Verdot. The vision of Cheval des Andes is to bring to Argentina the winemaking philosophy of Château Cheval Blanc – which focuses on wine preservation options and elegance. Cheval des Andes makes wines that age gracefully and “travel through the decades,” according to Pierre Lurton, president of Château Cheval Blanc and Cheval des Andes. The wines are elegant, meaning they give the most refined expression of Mendoza's terroir. In the nose they are complex rather than intense and in the mouth they are balanced rather than powerful.
James Suckling gift 98/100 : “This is a plush, rich Cheval with blueberry and floral aromas and flavors. Hints of tar and fresh lavender. full body. The depth and richness are impressive, as are the ripe yet fresh tannins. Very long and structured, yet controlled and in balance. This will be a great wine indeed. Release in September 2021. Drink after 2023”.
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