2018 Cheval des Andes – Malbec Magic with Bordeaux Swagger

This ain’t your average Malbec.

The 2018 Cheval des Andes is what happens when French elegance gets drunk on Argentine altitude. Born from a spicy little love affair between Château Cheval Blanc (yes, that one) and Terrazas de los Andes, this red blend is all Bordeaux finesse up top, Mendoza heat down below.

A high-altitude stunner from Luján de Cuyo, where vines planted in 1929 sip on ancient Andean snowmelt, this wine drips class and character in equal measure. It’s 70% Malbec (think dark, juicy drama) and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (structure, baby), with tannins so fine they feel like cashmere sheets.

🍷 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Deep, seductive red with a flash of purple—like your ex’s Instagram filter.

• Nose: Wild cherry, strawberry, spice cabinet after dark.

• Palate: Dark plum, espresso flirtation, velvet everything.

• Finish: Long. Precise. Sexy. The kind that leaves a text at 2 a.m.

💥 CRITICALLY OBSESSED:

98 points – Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate

“Young, juicy, elegant… creamy and luxurious texture of modern Bordeaux. Ultra-fine tannins and a long, dry, precise finish.”

🍽️ PAIR IT LIKE A PRO:

• Red Meats: Ribeye, lamb chops, short ribs—if it bleeds, it leads.

• Cheese Game: Manchego, aged Gouda, blue cheese that bites back.

• Veggie Vibes: Mushroom risotto, roasted eggplant, lentil stew that slaps.

📦 THE SPECS:

• Blend: 70% Malbec, 30% Cab Sauv

• ABV: 14.5%

• Region: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 🇦🇷

• Serving Temp: 60–64°F (aka cellar-chic)

• Aging Potential: Built to go the distance—cellar through 2040

WHY YOU NEED THIS BOTTLE:

Because sometimes you want a wine that wears a tux but knows how to party. This is the Grand Cru of the Andes, and it doesn’t come around often. Limited allocation. Maximum vibe.

Grab yours now before it disappears like your willpower on a Friday night.