The Cheval des Andes 2021 is a landmark vintage for this Argentine “Grand Cru,” widely praised by critics as perhaps the finest the estate has ever produced. Born from a cooler and wetter growing season in Mendoza, it leans heavily into a refined, “Bordeaux-like” elegance characterized by vibrant acidity and exceptional precision.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Highly complex with aromas of blueberries, damson plums, and fresh flowers (violets and jasmine), accented by savory notes of pipe tobacco, cedarwood, and nutmeg spice.
- Palate: Described as “ethereal” and “agile,” it offers a seamless, layered texture with extremely fine, silky tannins. The cooler vintage provides a “mouthwatering finish” with a distinct saline minerality.
