Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Cheval Des Andes |
Label Name: | Vintage |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Mendoza (Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Malbec 48%, Petit Verdot 3% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98; James Suckling 98; Decanter/Decanter score listings 98; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo) 97; Jane Anson 97
Tasting Note
Elegant Bordeaux-style red with dark berries, blackcurrant, plum, violets, cedar, tobacco and baking spice; silky, polished tannins, bright freshness and a long, saline, mouthwatering finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats (lamb, ribeye, roast beef), braised short ribs, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, miso‑marinated steak, Peking duck with plum sauce.
Production Method
Grapes vinified by variety; aged ~12–13 months in French oak (approx. 50% new) — 50% barrique, 30% demi-muid, 20% foudre; bottled after blending and further maturation.
Vineyard Info
Joint venture of Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes (est.1999). High‑altitude Mendoza estate (Las Compuertas / Paraje Altamira) with old vines and sandy‑loam soils.