Le Petit Cheval

2nd wine - Château Cheval Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc

2022

Blend

71% Sauvignon Blanc, 29% Sémillon

Wine designation

Le Petit Cheval, White, 2022
Category: Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with blue lobster poached in olive oil, calamansi gel, bisque cream, and candied grapefruit.

Le Petit Cheval

2nd wine - Château Cheval Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc

2022

Tasting notes

The nose is elegant and temperate, offering notes of yellow fruit, citrus, zest, and beeswax. With aeration, notes of brioche, butter, and pastry also emerge. Flowers are also very present, including white flowers and lime blossom. The very fresh nose is also marked by a generosity and richness brought by this sunny vintage.The palate is round and supple. The acidity, less pronounced in this vintage, interacts with a bitterness that stretches and lengthens the wine. The wood, although very discreet, brings volume and complexity to the texture on the palate.

Vineyard

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

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Fermented in demi-muids (600L), foudres (15hL), and wooden vats (15, 20, 25, and 30 hL).
Maceration technique: Vatting time 24 to 31 days.
Aging: Oak barrels
Aged for 20 months
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 15 806 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.