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%
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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