Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Petit Cheval
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (71%), Sémillon (29%)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous 91; The Wine Cellar Insider 94 (vintage 2022 reviews)

Tasting Note
Elegant nose of yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus zest, beeswax and white flowers; brioche and pastry emerge with air. Round, supple palate with bright citrus, restrained oak, saline minerality and a long lemon-rind finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon butter, creamy shellfish pasta. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Thai green curry.

Production Method
Blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon (71/29); fermented and aged 20–22 months in demi-muids and large Stockinger foudres with lees contact.

Vineyard Info
Second wine (Le Petit Cheval) of Château Cheval Blanc, a historic Saint‑Émilion estate (owned by Bernard Arnault). Fruit comes from plots near the château.