Cheval des Andes Collection

An Extraordinary Franco-Argentine Alliance

Founded in 1999, Cheval des Andes represents a unique union between Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" royalty Château Cheval Blanc of Saint-Émilion and Terrazas de los Andes. Born from a visionary desire to reconnect with the historic roots of Bordeaux varieties before the 19th-century phylloxera epidemic, the estate brought the winemaking mastery of Saint-Émilion to high-altitude Andean terroirs. The result is "Grand Cru d'Argentine"—a wine that seamlessly marries French elegance, structure, and cellaring power with the intense fruit expression and vibrant freshness of Argentina.

Driven by a pursuit of perfection, winemakers from Saint-Émilion work side-by-side with Argentine viticulturists in Mendoza. By applying Bordeaux blending techniques to high-elevation microclimates, Cheval des Andes has established itself as one of South America's most sought-after icon wines.

High-Altitude Terroir & Old-Vine Malbec Heritage

Spanning 50 hectares in Mendoza's prized Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and La Consulta (Uco Valley) sub-regions, the vineyards sit at elevations exceeding 1,000 meters above sea level:

• Historic Ungrafted Vines: A cornerstone of the estate is its un-grafted Malbec vines planted as far back as 1929 in Las Compuertas. These historic pre-phylloxera vines provide incomparable concentration, silky tannin texture, and aromatic depth.

• Extreme High-Altitude Climate: Intense high-altitude sunlight thickens grape skins for rich color and structure, while dramatic nighttime drops in temperature preserve high natural acidity and fresh floral aromatics.

• Grape Varieties & Maturation: Dominated by Malbec (adding plush black fruit, violet aromatics, and velvet texture) and Cabernet Sauvignon (supplying structural spine, fine tannins, cassis, and longevity), alongside small additions of Petit Verdot. Wines age for 14 to 18 months in a refined mix of French oak barrels and 2,500-liter foudres.

The World-Class Wine Portfolio

• Cheval des Andes (Grand Vin / Flagship): The singular, ultra-fine expression of the estate. The nose opens with vibrant aromas of dark plum, wild blackberry, violet blooms, cocoa nib, cedar, and crushed graphite. On the palate, it exhibits refined power, silky-smooth tannins, and an exceptionally long, mineral finish. Accessible in its youth yet built to age gracefully in the cellar for 20 to 30+ years.

Epicurean Food Pairings

• Cheval des Andes Grand Vin: Traditional Argentine asado (charcoal-grilled ribeye or bife de chorizo), roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, braised beef short ribs, grilled venison loin, duck breast with dark cherry reduction, or aged cheeses such as Manchego, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Gouda.