Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2019 - Bordeaux White
Led by Pierre Lurton, Château Cheval Blanc occupies a prominent position in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The estate has been owned by the Dillon family since 1935 and boasts a new ecological winery designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc.
Le Petit Cheval Blanc is the result of an initiative and a challenge taken on by Château Cheval Blanc over 10 years ago: to create an exceptional white wine from a terroir traditionally renowned for its red wines.
Although the original idea was to produce a wine intended exclusively for a circle of family and friends, the ambition to elevate it to the rank of a truly great wine quickly became evident. The 2014 vintage, with only 3,000 bottles produced, marks the beginning of this adventure, perfectly embodying the essence of the château.
Le Petit Cheval Blanc boasts a 6.6-hectare vineyard entirely dedicated to this distinctive cuvée, which was once used to produce Château La Tour du Pin Figeac. This vineyard was acquired in 2006. In 2022, the purchase of Château La Tour du Pin reunifies the historic La Tour du Pin vineyard. Part of its 11 hectares will naturally be dedicated to white wine production.
Le Petit Cheval Blanc is the only white wine produced by Château Cheval Blanc. It was born in 2014, as a single-varietal 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Sémillon quickly added a higher dimension thanks to its structure and, of course, complexity with its complementary aromatic palette.
In this register, the Sauvignon expresses citrus aromas that the Sémillon enriches with nuances of white fruits, while barrel aging brings a smoky touch to the overall effect.
The color is clear, limpid, brilliant, of a beautiful yellow-green. The first nose, shy and delicate, is mainly dominated by notes of flowers, acacia and lime. With aeration, the bouquet becomes more complex and develops numerous aromatic families, citrus fruits, white flesh fruits such as peach, pear or apricot, and mineral notes, with an aromatic intensity that gradually becomes more refined.
The attack in mouth is fresh, frank and straight thanks to a beautiful acidity which guides the tasting. The density, the fatness and the volume are quietly set up on the middle palate. The finish, very long and elegant, is imposed by nice bitters, signature of this vintage of Petit Cheval blanc.
Data sheet
- Designation
- Bordeaux Blanc
- Year
- 2019
- Color
- White
- Acceptance
- 79% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Sémillon
- Alcohol level
- 13°
- Apogee
- 2022 - 2030
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