The Cheval des Andes 2020 1500ml is a truly exceptional wine from Argentina. Produced by the renowned Cheval Des Andes winery, this vintage showcases the best of the region's terroir. On the nose, aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of tobacco and cedar fill the air. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and a touch of vanilla. The tannins are velvety smooth, giving the wine a luxurious mouthfeel. The deep, ruby-red colour hints at the intensity of the wine, which is best enjoyed after decanting and paired with a hearty dish such as a grilled ribeye steak or slow-cooked lamb. This Cheval des Andes 2020 is a testament to the exceptional quality of Argentinian wines and is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.
Winemakers Notes
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.
Conceived in 1999, this vision of wine growing is completely unusual as it combines two very different "terroirs" such us Las Compuertas in Lujan de Cuyo and Paraje Altamira in Uco Valley, coupled with two legendary grape varieties and a desire to create complexity out of diversity. Today, the vision of committed viticulturists has been achieved through twenty years of daily care in these unique vineyards which now produce a genuine "grand cru" of the Andes. As the vision is accomplished, the edges are polished; freshness, balance and complexity become the cornerstones of Cheval des Andes.
The 2020 vintage
Weather conditions
The 2020 harvest was a warm and dry vintage until mid-March. At the beginning of the season, the spring months had moderate temperatures and low humidity. The summer, on the other hand, stood out for its high temperatures, mainly between the months of November and February, with a heat wave that took place from the last week of February until mid-March, where the average maximum temperatures were 33 degrees Celsius.
Tasting notes
Intense, deep and shiny, velvety red colour. Generous and expressive on the nose, with ripe red fruits such as cherries, plums and cassis combined with hints of spices, black pepper and violets. On the palate, starts out sumptuously rich and full-bodied. The powerful and refined tannins contribute to the structure of this wine. The finish marks a return to red and stony fruits aromas with spicy overtones. Cheval des Andes 2020, born in a historic warm vintage in Mendoza keeps its oneness freshness, elegance and aging potential.
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Tasting Notes
The Cheval des Andes 2020 1500ml is a truly exceptional wine from Argentina. Produced by the renowned Cheval Des Andes winery, this vintage showcases the best of the region's terroir. On the nose, aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of tobacco and cedar fill the air. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and a touch of vanilla. The tannins are velvety smooth, giving the wine a luxurious mouthfeel. The deep, ruby-red colour hints at the intensity of the wine, which is best enjoyed after decanting and paired with a hearty dish such as a grilled ribeye steak or slow-cooked lamb. This Cheval des Andes 2020 is a testament to the exceptional quality of Argentinian wines and is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.