James Suckling (JS) — 98/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 2026-09-01
This vintage shows good precision as it zeroes in on balance and complexity with a Bordeaux-like sensibilty. 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. Li…
Matthew Luczy (MLu) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RoberParker.com, 2026-09-01
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 addr…
Colin Hay (CH) — 97/100 · Drinks Business, 2026-09-01
Grace, charm and refinement. Less intensely floral than it sometimes is, and perhaps a little more bulbal in its florality. Peony and iris, maybe a little lilac too. Black cherry, blueberry and crushed raspberry. All very pure and bright and lifted. Succulent, svelte and with a beautiful presence and form in the mouth. Saline and mineral on the finish with a hint of liquorice, this becomes more a…