2023 Cheval des Andes, Mendoza 6x75cl

Wine Advocate 96

A very impressive rendition of a generally warm, dry vintage, the 2023 Cheval des Andes opens with a more red-fruited, brighter character than is typical, accented by dried herb, graphite, dried mint and lifted floral tones that come to the fore with aeration. Echoing the lifted nature of the nose, the palate delivers the soft, elegantly polished profile that one can routinely expect at this address, albeit with a slightly more slender core. It concludes with a persistent finish defined by understated richness and a notably refined tannin profile, the latter of which is particularly impressive, as it is often a shortcoming of this harvest. The blend is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. [Matthew Luczy, 12/08/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2036

Jane Anson 98

Deliciously dark fruit, concentrated and powerful but with the lightest of touches through the palate. There is creamy blackberry and cassis, leafy, red roses, pulses of air and lift. Pierre Polbos winemaker. [Jane Anson, 19/08/2026]

Jeb Dunnuck 98

As finely made as the 2021, the 2023 is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot from a massal selection taken from Bordeaux. Barrel-fermented and aged, it s gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, exceptionally well-made and precise in its grasp of rich mouthfeel, incredible structure, and intoxicating aromatics of cedarwood, tobacco, and wildflowers. The full-bodied concentration is supple and seamless, with layers of inky blue and black fruit as well as cacao nib lending a subtle richness complemented by graphite and dried herb. This is a cru of excellence that should be in its prime 2030-2043.Cheval Des Andes has undergone a complete transformation in vineyard and winemaking, with a brand-new production facility on site. The 2026 vintage is the first made in the new cellar. The winery makes one wine, a Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot blend of its estates, looking for freshness, energy, and balance, just as with its Bordeaux Cheval Blanc, a grand cru for the New World. Pierre Lurton is president. [Virginie Boone, 19/08/2026]

Tim Atkin 99

Even better than the 2022 release – and that’s saying a good deal – this is a superb iteration of luxury group LVMH’s iconis Argentinian red. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with support from 40% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, it’s dominated by fruit from Las Compuertas, with 20% from cooler Paraje Altamira. Matured in 50% new French oak, it’s a wine that’s approachable young but will reward patience, with sculpted tannins, seamless layers of cassis, bramble and green herbs, a touch of cigar box and a fine, tapering finish. World class. [Tim Atkin MW, 02/09/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2040