2017 Cheval des Andes Cheval des Andes

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 100 WA 97 JA 96 JD 96 DC 95 WS 93
JS 100

jamessuckling.com, February 2020

This is the greatest Cheval des Andes ever. Discrete aromas of blackberries, flowers, stone and licorice. So perfumed. The integration of fruit, tannins and acidity is fantastic. Full-bodied, tight and solid with...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2020

97+ In the last few years, a handful of wines from Chile and Argentina—often French owned—have been released in September through the Place de Bordeaux, the network of négociants that sell most of the Bordeaux wines and...
JA 96

janeanson.com, July 2021

Savoury black fruits with scorched earth smoke, eucalyptus and cocoa bean, given focus and a sense of momentum by fresh acidities and a juicy finish. Malbec has the ability as does Pinot Noir to either drink early or to...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, March 2022

A clear step up, the 2017 Cheval Des Andes brings more richness and texture, while still playing in this complex, elegant, beautifully balanced style. A slightly more Malbec-dominated blend of 62% Malbec and 38% Cabernet...
DC 95

Decanter, August 2020

This is an excellent wine - juicy, with tension and depth, and a confident sense of style and character. Vibrant violet edging, redcurrant and raspberry fruits with tight tannins and a chewy finish. One of the top wines...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, November 2022

Elegant and well-structured, with intense coffee bean notes to the dried red currant and dark plum flavors. Minerally in the midpalate, with a long finish that features medium-grained tannins and is rich with savory spice...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.9%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Cheval des Andes Cheval des Andes is a remarkable wine that showcases the best of Argentine winemaking. With its vibrant violet edging and deep red color, it is visually enticing from the moment it is poured into the glass. This wine is a proprietary blend, carefully crafted to bring out the best characteristics of each varietal.

On the nose, the aromas are discrete yet captivating, with notes of blackberries, flowers, stone, and licorice. It is incredibly perfumed, drawing you in with its complexity and allure. The integration of fruit, tannins, and acidity is nothing short of fantastic, creating a harmonious and well-balanced wine.

On the palate, the 2017 Cheval des Andes delivers a full-bodied and solid experience. The flavors of currant, cassis, and tobacco are complemented by graphite, stony minerality, and spice. The texture is wonderfully textured, with silky tannins that caress the palate. The finish is long and exciting, leaving a lasting impression.

This wine is a blend of 62% Malbec and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the best of both varietals. It has been aged for 15 months in a combination of new and second-use barrels, including Bordeaux barrels and 400-liter barrels. The use of a 2,500-liter oak foudre for the first time adds to the wine's complexity and depth.

The 2017 Cheval des Andes is a Bordeaux lover's Mendoza, bringing together the elegance and power found in the best Bordeaux wines. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for further aging, showcasing the elasticity and promise of its tannins.

This wine has received high praise from wine critics, with scores of 95 from Decanter, 100 from James Suckling, 97 from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 from Jeb Dunnuck, 96 from Jane Anson, and 93 from Wine Spectator. It is truly a wine worth experiencing, representing the pinnacle of Argentine winemaking.