2017 Terrazas De Los Andes Cheval Des Andes
2017 Terrazas De Los Andes Cheval Des Andes An impressive deep, ruby red with shiny garnet reflections. The initial nose of this 2017 wine is intensely aromatic with fresh fruits (redcurrant), floral (violet) with peppery, mint notes and delicate wood. On the palate, the attack is supple with silk tannins. The smoothness of Malbec blends with the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon providing both balance and length. Blend: 62% Malbec, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cheval Des Andes
The inspiration for Cheval des Andes came from the dream of founder Pierre Lurton to follow the original Malbec vines from Bordeaux to Argentina.
Years ago, Malbec was widely cultivated in Bordeaux and was brought to Argentina in the mid-19th century, only decades before the grape would be decimated in France by a phylloxera epidemic. Today, the only Malbec that exists in Bordeaux has grafted roots, which make it more resistant but also alter its quality. The vines which travelled to the New World over a century ago are ungrafted.
When Pierre Lurton discovered the stunning Malbec vineyard of Las Compuertas, planted in Mendoza in 1929, he was immediately captivated, declaring, “This will be a journey to the roots of Bordeaux.” He wanted to bring yesterday’s Bordeaux wines back to life, reconnecting Château Cheval Blanc with the history of Saint-Emilion.
In 1999, Château Cheval Blanc started a joint venture with Terrazas de Los Andes and Cheval des Andes was born. Since then, a predominantly Malbec, Bordeaux-style blend has become the signature of Cheval des Andes.