Cheval Blanc Barrels, Mendoza Fruit, Insane Finesse: Cheval des Andes

Cheval des Andes Mendoza 2022 Link to Purchase Wine: https://www.winex.com/cheval-des-andes-mendoza-2022.html Link to Glasses: https://www.winex.com/fontaine-premier-universal-wine-glass.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Cheval des Andes is what happens when Cheval Blanc and LVMH go to Mendoza with a no-expense-spared mission: make the finest red wine in Argentina, not the biggest. This is not a gooey Malbec. This is a refined Bordeaux blend from Argentina, built on elegance, complexity, and that signature Cheval Blanc tannin finesse, even when the wine is young. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, and it’s raised in the same barrels as Cheval Blanc. The Cabernet is the key, building layers and dignity, while the Malbec brings blue-to-red fruit purity and the Petit Verdot adds frame. The result is a serious, collector-grade wine with expert craftsmanship, insane aromatic promise, and tannins that are shockingly fine for a wine of this magnitude. And the crazy part: it’s loaded with huge scores, including a 99 and multiple 98s, and you can still get it under $100. In a world where the best South American reds keep creeping toward $150, this is the definition of a no-brainer.