Le Petit Cheval

2nd wine - Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2011

Blend

72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Le Petit Cheval, Red, 2011
Category: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Consider pairing with duck breast, grilled meats, or dishes with mushroom sauce.

Le Petit Cheval

2nd wine - Château Cheval Blanc

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

2011

Tasting notes

Beautiful garnet color. On the nose, ripe red fruits, raspberry, crushed blackberries, notes of spices and black pepper. Close to a great wine in its aromatics, the palate emphasizes balance and continuity. Full attack, spherical texture, grainy with perfectly integrated oak. Intense finish, as fresh as it is long.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 39 hectares
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 14 months in 50% new barrels and 50% barrels that have been used once before.
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 27 226
Winemaker: Pierre-Olivier Clouet

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.