White pear, sage, mango and citrus set the tone for this vibrant and juicy vintage of Le Petit Cheval. A touch of fennel and aniseed bitterness on the finish contrasts with a lovely density through the mid palate, and the whole thing is given lift, salinity and spice from waves of subtle oyster shell, lime zest and ginger. Lingering finish, great quality. Very few Bordeaux whites have this kind of long barrel ageing on lees, 10% new oak, spread across a mix of 600l demi-muids for 20% of the volume and the rest in larger oak casks in a range of sizes. Estate director Pierre-Olivier Clouet.
The 2021 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) is fabulous. Silky and intensely aromatic, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc character, the 2021 is all raciness. Pear, slate, mint, crushed rocks, lime and white pepper abound, all framed by brisk acids and gorgeous saline undertones. The 2021 is 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. It aged for 22 months, mostly in foudres and wood uprights. What a wine!
Crisp, bright, and fresh, as well as exotic, the nose exudes fresh, yellow citrus, Granny Smith apples, pear, orange rind, and honeysuckle. The palate follows the nose with its lush, crisp, display of waxy lemons, grapefruits, and tangerines, along with a dab of round to add the right touch of sweetness. Drink from 2024-2037.
Fresh, with a dusting of chalk over lemon pith and chamomile notes, backed by grapefruit peel and quinine accents on the lengthy finish. Nicely focused throughout. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027.
A rich and exotic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, the 2021 Le Petit Cheval Blanc bursts with aromas of green mango, passion fruit, lime and white flowers, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's satiny, textural and perfumed.
Cheval Blanc. The one and only. For just under a decade, they’ve made this exceptional white wine and set the wine world ablaze. This newest 2021 vintage is one of my personal favorites. Sauvignon blanc and semillon, from the preeminent estate in Saint-Emilion...this wine is BEYOND RARE. 95 POINTS and built to last for years – we are stoked to have a tiny parcel of this elusive unicorn, to be had for only $134.95! That’s nearly 40% less than the suggested retail...YES!
80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon for this release – and the latter makes this as sexy, fragrant, and textured of an offering we’ve seen yet! More than ever before, we were swooning as aromas of Bartlett pear, white peach, lemon zest, mango, tarragon, mandarin blossom, wild fennel, stony flint, and sea spray just POP out of the glass, kept in careful balance with flinty gunsmoke, river rock, and chalk minerality. Based on its rarity alone, it’s a no-brainer – but on taste, smell, and mesmerizing potential – this is an absolute must for collectors and enthusiasts alike! Only 10 cases available and sure to fly quickly! Do what you must to make a couple of these yours – to be enjoyed for years to come!!!
About the Producer
Cheval Blanc purchased a property from Saint Emilion that was owned by Mouiex, and has spent the last 8 years experimenting with clones and yeasts to create their ever-first white wine.
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