2019 Cheval des Andes

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 93.3 points

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  3/29/2024 - Scapolite wrote: 92 Points

  Deep ruby, purple, opaque in the center, with a wide reddish, also rainy and translucent rim and some legs.
  
  On the nose, this is quite black fruit forward and a bit jammy, but not ridiculously over the top - ripe blackberries, black currents, a bit of greenness, wet earth, leather, espresso, hints of mocha, and some dried raisins. There is quite a bit of funk that is very present from the get go as well, but in a pretty pleasant manner. There are also some oaky notes to this with the vanilla, but this is not overpowering any of the fruit or earthy notes.
  
  On the palate, it is definitely fruit forward with black fruit notes very similar to the nose. Powerful and grippy tannins, this is quite astringent, which is somewhat expected given its young age at this point in time. The fruitiness is balanced by the decent acidity and hints of smokiness, with a decently long spicy finish.
  
  Powerful and delicious; can't wait to retaste this a few years from now.

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  2/27/2024 - PIZZAandBAROLO Likes this wine: 96 Points

  I really enjoyed this.
  
  1st time trying CdA and it won't be the last.
  
  2 hour decant of half bottle. Drank over a few hours. Steady as she goes for the duration.
  
  I've never gravitated to Malbec, but this blend is crafted excellently.
  
  Intriguing nose of red and black currant and fruits.
  
  Soft as pillow tannins that are really velvety. What really impresses is the front, mid, and finish of the wine. All equally balanced, juicy, and deliberate in the delivery.
  
  Please sir, may I have some more ...
  
  (Addendum - just checked. It's 50/50 Malbec & Cab Sauv)

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  12/21/2023 - Jojo2904 wrote:

  deja tres bon , tres puissant , a laisser viellir

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  12/18/2023 - vancouvermatt wrote: 92 Points

  Smoky, needs much time

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  12/3/2023 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Imma have to start calling your secretary! (Sunset District): An initial heavy, thick moss notes on the nose with that old yet intense leather funk. Deep earth and wet autumn leaves. With time, the funk loosens up and integrates more with the fruit. The funk doesn't blow off completely but does fade in intensity.
  
  Surprisingly, the palate showed ripe blackberries and good dark blue berry fruit, and deep black soil. Pulverized oak and steeped tea on the finish with a nice mineral finish. The ripe fruits has this coating on the minerals and oak, and slowly releases its grasp as it trails into the finish. Absolutely nothing like the nose. The nose definitely leads you thinking it’s gonna be something funky but the palate tells you otherwise. What a surprising turn of events. Maybe this just needed some bottle time for the modern style to really show.

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