Mendoza
2016 Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata, Mendoza 6x75cl
Original price was: £315.£222Current price is: £222. / Case£37 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2023 Cheval des Andes, Mendoza 6x75cl
"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."
99 pts., Tim Atkin MW
£330 / Case£55 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur 2022 Cheval des Andes, Mendoza 6x75cl
“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.”
99 pts., Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
£330 / Case£55 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur