Cabernet Sauvignon (2004)

About this wine

This Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dark and chewy profile, featuring aromas of cassis and blackberry with a slight hint of green. The palate is marked by soft tannins and abundant oak-based vanilla, contributing to its easygoing personality. The wine is crafted from grapes grown at 3,200 feet above sea level in Mendoza, Argentina, where the unique microclimate enhances the fruit's expression. This elevation contributes to the wine's rich flavors and balanced structure.

About the grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape variety that emerged in 17th-century France from a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is renowned for its thick skins and resilience, making it adaptable to various climates. In Mendoza, Argentina's premier wine region, the grape thrives in high-altitude vineyards, where the combination of ample sunlight and significant temperature variations between day and night enhances the development of complex flavors. Terrazas de los Andes, established in 1996, capitalized on these conditions by planting Cabernet Sauvignon at elevations between 980 and 1,250 meters, allowing the grape to express its full potential in their 2004 vintage.

Quick facts

• 🏔️🍇 Terrazas de los Andes' Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are cultivated at elevations between 3,280 and 3,937 feet in Mendoza's Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley regions, benefiting from intense sunlight and cool nights that enhance flavor complexity.
• 🍷🍒 The 2004 vintage of Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon was noted for its black-garnet color with purple hues, and a rich aroma profile featuring cassis, black cherries, strawberries, and raspberry jam.
• 🇫🇷🇦🇷 Established in 1996, Terrazas de los Andes is a subsidiary of Moët & Hennessy, blending French winemaking expertise with Argentina's unique terroir to produce high-quality wines.
• 🌄🍇 The winery's name, 'Terrazas de los Andes,' translates to 'Terraces of the Andes,' reflecting its vineyards' placement on terraced plateaus at varying altitudes to optimize grape growing conditions.
• 🥂😊 The 2004 Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon was praised for its approachable style, featuring soft tannins and a balanced structure, making it suitable for early consumption.

Palate profile

Producer

Terrazas de los Andes, established in 1996 in Mendoza, Argentina, is renowned for pioneering high-altitude viticulture in the Andes foothills. The winery cultivates over 500 hectares of vineyards, with elevations ranging from 980 to 1,800 meters above sea level, allowing each grape variety to thrive in its optimal climate. In 2023, it became the first LVMH-owned winery to achieve Regenerative Organic Certified® status, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices. The winery is housed in a restored 1898 Spanish-style building, blending historical charm with modern winemaking techniques.