Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Cheval
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (80%), Sémillon (20%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Jeb Dunnuck 95, Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 94, Jane Anson 94–95, William Kelley (WA) ~90, Decanter ~93. Widely praised as a top 2021 Bordeaux white with excellent ageing potential

Tasting Note
Citrus, green mango, white pear and blossom with chalky minerality, saline lift and gentle anise bitterness. Medium–full, textured palate with bright acidity and a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, scallops, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie, triple cream), crab risotto. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced seafood stir-fries.

Production Method
Gentle pressing; fermentation in demi-muids, large foudres and wooden vats; extended sur-lie élevage with bâtonnage for ~18–22 months; ~10% new oak.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Cheval Blanc from a dedicated 6.5–6.6 ha parcellaire (Le Petit Cheval), first commercially released 2014; estate owned by Bernard Arnault group; directed by Pierre-Olivier Clouet.