2023, Cheval des Andes, ARGENTINA

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot

As finely made as the 2021, the 2023 is 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.
98 Jeb Dunnuck.

This vintage shows good precision as it zeroes in on balance and complexity with a Bordeaux-like sensibility. Excellent complexity on the nose, showing currants, paprika, cedary blackberries, tobacco, grilled herbs and touches of cocoa powder and roasted sweet spices. Round and more effortless this year, with a positively fluid, precise mouth-feel, Medium body round off by silky, sweet tannins. Lightly creamy at the end but really integrated and elegant, with a long, supple finish.  Already approachable, but can hold for a decade, if not more.
98 James Suckling.

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.
98 Jane Anson.

Slow to open up but deep, smooth & fine once it does. Creamy leather, soft spice, cassis - cocoa. Very well balanced - all the way through. Very long finish. Satisfying and characterful.
****½ James Kirkwood 18/09/26