Le Petit Cheval

2nd wine - Château Cheval Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc

2021

Blend

83% Sauvignon Blanc, 17% Sémillon

Wine designation

Le Petit Cheval, White, 2021
Category: Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with cod fillet with white butter sauce, shoulder of suckling pig, vegetable tian.

Le Petit Cheval

2nd wine - Château Cheval Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc

2021

Tasting notes

Yellow color with green highlights. The nose is very fresh and precise, with a beautiful diversity of white fruits and citrus. It is also very floral, and the energy of this wine is already noticeable. The palate has a full, straightforward, frank, enveloping, and coating attack. It is very well balanced between acidity, tension, and volume. The bitterness on the finish prolongs the length on the palate and provides a mouthwatering minerality.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 6 hectares for the white
Soil composition: Quaternary alluvium from the Isle river with clay and gravel.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Designated concrete vats ranging in size from 20 to 110 hl, enabling plots to be vinified separately.
Maceration technique: Vatting time 24 to 31 days.
Aging: Oak barrels
Aged for 20 months
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 27 993 bottles and 813 magnums

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

An extensive history tracing back to the 15th century classified at Premier Grand Cru Classé A. Purchased jointly in 1998 by Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault, the buildings and cellars have been renovated while maintaining the exterior landscape. The estate is also listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Maintaining a strong commitment to environmental protection, Château Cheval Blanc does not employ herbicides, adopting a sustainable viticulture that combines respect for the environment with balanced reasoning. Inaugurated in 2011, the Cheval Blanc winery was awarded the H.Q.E. label, highly significant environmental. A certification that recognizes building material choice, energy savings, water management and waste storage as well as employee safety.