Cheval des Andes

Cheval des Andes is an impressive estate – it is the synthesis of old world Saint-Émilion, situated along the high-altitude terroirs of Argentina. It also represents the first and only partnership for the Premier Grand Cru estate, Château Cheval Blanc. Manager, the late Pierre Lurton approached Terrazas de los Andes in 1999, proposing this high-end wine project. Amongst the foothills of the Andes cordillera, the 50-hectare vineyard is planted with five grape varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Located on one of the greatest Argentine properties in the Luján de Cuyo region, the grapes are hand-picked and fermented in oak barrels for 18 months before being blended. Through locally driven savoir-faire practices in the vineyard, and meticulous French vinification methods, the resulting wine is the best of two worlds. Recognized as a “New World Grand Cru”, Cheval des Andes, according to Lurton himself, is an “exotic wine with a Bordelais touch.”