“This is an exceptionally beautiful wine.” – Vinous

Let’s do the math here: 99 Points from Vinous (their highest score for this wine to date) + Double 98s + More 97s than we can publish! And it’s ONLY $79! You’ll find all 874 words of those down below.

No surprise, its Bordelaise sibling, the 2022 Cheval Blanc, has similar scores.

But here’s the kicker: it costs about 10 times more.

And like our previous offers of this wine, this is the BEST PRICE ANYWHERE. We know what you’re thinking… this must be a joke.

Except, it’s not.

While they’ve always got good press. For 2022, they’ve done a little something different. More Cabernet, baby! And you can see below how much reviewers LOVED it!

At 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, “This is the highest proportion ever of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.” reports The Wine Palate. They continue quoting Pierre-Olivier Clouet, the Managing Director, “The Cabernet Sauvignon does well in these warmer vintages for restraining the expression of the heat. It is the backbone and rigidity of the wine; the Malbec is much more Pinot than what people expect. We pick it early to have that. We want the wine to be super-accessible young. Yet with the Cabernet Sauvignon, the aging potential is enormous. We want to reveal the philosophy of Cheval Blanc in this wine.”

Their conclusion? “Indeed, with the 2022 Cheval des Andes in particular, there is a striking family resemblance.”

One sniff, one sip, and you’re as hooked as the critics below. Rich, concentrated, energetic, yet bearing a subtle finesse despite dripping with black fruits, chocolate, violets, and complex hints of earth. If you like great Bordeaux, great Napa Cabs, or heck, great Red Wines in general, you owe it to yourself to grab some. For the LOWEST PRICE ANYWHERE.

We’re pairing with Argentinean skirt steak (entraña as they call it, when chargrilled to perfection) served two ways, with traditional chimichurri plus Bordelaise sauce on the side, going back and forth all night to decide which works better.

Now is your chance. Stock the cellar! You’ll be glad you did!!!

99 Points – Vinous “The 2022 Cheval des Andes is a significant upgrade to Mendoza’s historic regional blends, combining grapes from Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley). The 2022 vintage allowed for a slower ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, which take prominence in this blend alongside 30% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aging was carried out in 40% 225-liter Bordeaux barrels, 35% 400-liter barrels and 25% 2,500-liter foudres, with 50% new oak. A bouquet of bright fruit—raspberry, blueberry and delicate cassis—and complementary bay leaf and mint tones give way to a touch of ash and mild bell pepper. Boasting serious concentration, fine tannins and a slight creaminess, the 2022 has a structure that is firm but never tight, maintaining weight without losing balance. The finish is long, energetic and full of flavor. This is an exceptionally beautiful wine. Drink 2026-2042.”

98 Points – Decanter “Earthy, savoury nose full of wet soil, peppercorns and blackcurrants alongside violets, chocolate, cherries and raspberries. Well crafted, such a svelte and streamlined expression with real charm and finesse. There’s power for sure but it’s funnelled into one line from start to finish. I love the brightness and opulence here yet there’s super charm and precision too. Great energy, succulence and vibrancy with natural acidity creating a salivating effect that makes you want to come back for another glass. Expertly made with an accumulation of details that make it so enjoyable. The joint project of Château Cheval Blanc and Terrazas de los Andes. Winemaker Gérald Gabillet. Drink 2026-2045.”

98 Points – Fallstaff “Dark ruby in colour with purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. Delicately smoky on the nose with tobacco notes, black cherry, inviting ripe plum, a hint of fig, some nougat, and orange zest. The palate is complex and tightly woven with ripe tannins, fine acidity and a core of fine fruit, redolent of cherry and blackberry, mineral and very persistent, very promising. Great.”

97 Points – Wine Advocate “Soon to be released through La Place de Bordeaux, the 2022 Cheval des Andes opens with an exotic, spice-driven bouquet, supplemented by lifted herbal notes and a vibrantly red-fruited and perfumed backdrop. The palate is similarly energetic, melding an elegantly rich, polished texture with a slender, tensile energy. It concludes with a long, persistent and high-toned finish that gradually unfurls a sturdy structure of supremely refined tannins. This is an excellent counterpoint to the comparatively darker and more open-knit 2021, showcasing a brighter, more tenacious profile while sacrificing none of the grace, nuance and textural attention to detail that has come to define Cheval des Andes. It’s a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Drink 2027-2037.”

97 Points – The Wine Palate “Made with the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend thus far, the 2022 Cheval des Andes is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. It comes bounding out of the glass with ready-to-go notes of warm cassis, juicy black plums, and violets, followed by hints of blueberry compote, dark chocolate, menthol, and black olives. The medium to full-bodied palate has a gorgeous velvety texture with well-knit freshness and bags of expressive black and blue fruit flavors, finishing long and remarkably savory. Delicious! Drink 2025-2048.”

97 Points – Wine Enthusiast “In a shift from earlier vintages, where Malbec was more prominent, this year’s blend includes over half Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a fuller-bodied wine that opens with aromas of rose petals, ripe red fruit, black pepper, and graphite. It’s silky, with depth, tension, and integrated cedar notes complementing a palate of lively fruit and subtle meaty undertones. Hints of spices and licorice enhance the flavors. Drink through 2040.”

97 Points – Descorchados “The 2021 vintage marked a point of notable subtlety in the history of this Argentine classic, first produced in 1999. The 2022 vintage continues this trend of moderate extraction, revealing a delicate, refined, and elegant profile for a wine once known for its intensity. Today, it offers fine, crisp tannins, fresh acidity, and a pronounced sense of fluidity. It is a classic as enjoyable as its 2021 predecessor. Cheval des Andes is a partnership between Terrazas de Los Andes (Moët Hennessy) and Château Cheval Blanc. Debuting with the 1999 vintage, the winery produces a single red blend using grapes from 39 hectares of vineyards: 32 hectares of mature vines in Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and 15 hectares of younger vines in Altamira (Uco Valley). This year’s blend consists of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon (100% from Las Compuertas), 30% Malbec (split equally between Altamira and Las Compuertas), and the remainder Petit Verdot from Las Compuertas. The wine was aged for approximately 15 months in 225-liter and 400-liter barrels, as well as 2,500-liter foudres.”

97 Points – The Wine Cellar Insider “Served blind, I’d think this was a top Hermitage due to its smoky character, topped with mint, peppery herbs, barbecued meat, black currants, blackberries, along with a hint of blueberry. The palate is rich, full-bodied, long, fresh, and vibrant, with energetic notes of mint leaf, black cherries, cocoa, chalk, and a range of exotic spices that linger. The wine is produced from blending 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% old vine Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2027-2045.”