{"product_id":"cheval-des-andes-mendoza-malbec-cabernet-blend-750ml","title":"Cheval des Andes Mendoza Malbec Cabernet Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheval des Andes\u003c\/strong\u003e is what happens when Bordeaux moves to the foot of the Andes. Founded in 1999 as a joint venture between Château Cheval Blanc of Saint-Émilion and Terrazas de los Andes, it is a single wine estate with a single ambition: to make an Argentine red with the structure and cellaring potential of a great Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Petit Verdot in some vintages. The proportions shift each year according to the harvest. In recent releases the blend has sat close to half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Malbec, drawn from two vineyards: the old ungrafted vines of Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo, and the higher, cooler Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose Las Compuertas vines are part of the story. Malbec arrived in Argentina from Bordeaux in the mid nineteenth century, decades before phylloxera destroyed the original French vineyards. The vines here were never grafted, which makes them a living link to a Bordeaux that no longer exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby with violet reflections. The nose opens with plum, blackcurrant, and violet, layered with white pepper, mint, and cedar. The palate is where the two grapes do their work: Malbec brings flesh and dark fruit, Cabernet Sauvignon brings the frame. Tannins are fine grained and polished rather than powerful, carried by bright acidity through a long, savory finish of dark fruit and mountain herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElegant rather than heavy. This is a wine built on balance, and it rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheval des Andes has become one of the most consistently celebrated wines in South America. James Suckling awarded 100 points to the 2017 vintage, 99 points to the 2016, and 98 points to both the 2018 and 2022. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored the 2018 at 98 points and the 2022 at 97. Scores are vintage specific and the bottle you receive may differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled ribeye, short rib, or a proper Argentine asado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack of lamb with rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry or plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged hard cheeses such as Manchego or Parmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto or roasted root vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eServing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 64°F (16 to 18°C)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 60 to 90 minutes. Younger bottles open considerably with air.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to age. Recent vintages will continue developing for 15 to 20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheval des Andes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot in some vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full bodied red blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand selected by Guida Rodríguez, WSET Level 3 certified sommelier and founder of Wine \u0026amp; Sense Club.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheval des Andes","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44393927835713,"sku":"CDA-MENDOZA-750","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5517\/6769\/files\/Untitleddesign_1.png?v=1786638231","url":"https:\/\/www.wineandsense.com\/es\/products\/cheval-des-andes-mendoza-malbec-cabernet-blend-750ml","provider":"Wine \u0026 Sense Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}