Cheval des Andes 2016 1.5L Magnum

Cheval des Andes is an iconic Argentine red blend crafted through a partnership between Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes. Rich blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa, and graphite are layered with polished tannins, vibrant freshness, and remarkable elegance inspired by Bordeaux winemaking.

Food Pairing: Pair with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef tenderloin, venison, aged cheddar, mushroom dishes, or roasted vegetables.

99 Points - James Suckling

Super refined and beautiful with flowers, spices, dried fruit and hints of stones. Medium to full body with very fine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Shows great finesse and depth. Savory character, as always, but in check. Drink in 2022.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

I also tasted the 2015 and 2016 next to the newly released 2017 to give it some context and to see the evolution and changes implemented in the last few years. The 2016 Cheval des Andes is probably the freshest wine produced to date and the first vintage when they used 100% own grapes. Of the trio of vintages tasted together—2015, 2016 and 2017—this is the one with less alcohol and more freshness, and it remains a more austere expression, reflecting a cooler and wetter year that resulted in a less exuberant wine, a benchmark for freshness. I'm looking forward to 2018 to see where they go in the next cool vintage after this 2016. 

93 Points - Decanter

An atypical vintage in Mendoza marked by El Niño. The 2016 is also made by the Cheval-Blanc team. Once again the nose suggests a northern Rhône or Syrah bouquet. Al dente raspberry, graphite, lavender and violet hints. Laser-like tannins, perfectly balanced texture, and an impressive and densely-fruited wine elevated by superb tannic structure and freshness. A vertical wine, admirably elaborated. Will age for 15 years.