Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Cheval
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion estate)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (82%), Sémillon (18%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96, Wine Advocate (Perrotti-Brown) 95, Decanter 94, Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and bergamot lead, followed by white peach, pear and stone fruit; lees-derived brioche and flinty minerality. Vibrant acidity, saline tension, creamy mid-palate and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with herbs, creamy risotto, goat cheese; Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed white fish with ginger-soy, crab dim sum, Thai seafood salad.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in oak and large vessels with lees ageing; part-aged in large oak / large-format barrels to add creaminess and texture (12–18 months).

Vineyard Info
Second wine from Château Cheval Blanc (historic Saint-Émilion estate). Released in the 2010s as a refined Bordeaux Blanc showcasing Sauvignon-Sémillon blends from the Cheval Blanc terroir.