Le Petit Cheval, St Emilion
    Château Cheval Blanc

    Le Petit Cheval, St Emilion,

    Destination

    Le Petit Cheval, St Emilion, 2023

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Le Petit Cheval, St Emilion, 2023

    There is a Petit Cheval this year, and very good it is too, although only 15,000 bottles have been produced. Slightly subdued initially, then revealing a rather attractive bouquet of vibrant cherries, rose petals, fine cigar tobacco. and sandalwood. Pure, sumptuous fruit on the mid palate, very aromatic and expressive; wild berry fruit, cranberries and vanilla, wrapped in quite serious and multifaceted tannins, grippy but supple. Long, clear fruited finish - very refined.

    ABV:
    13.1%
    93/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    Precise carved quality to this Petit Cheval, gorgeous vibrancy to the tannins, savoury cassis and blueberry fruits, with sage, fennel and lemongrass edges, grilled and mouthwatering spices on the finish. Drawn from five plots in 2023. Pierre Olivier Clouet director, 40hl/h yield, 10% of overall production, harvest September 6 to October 3.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2030 - 2044
    91-93/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2023 Le Petit Cheval, which sees no new oak, offers blackberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, with hints of fireside hearth and light Earl Grey aromas, all finely delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with expressive Cabernet Franc that imparts subtle bell pepper notes in the background. Cohesive, silky-smooth and moderate in length, this is an attractive Le Petit Cheval that will give a decade's drinking pleasure.
    Date Reviewed:
    04/2024
    Drinking Window:
    2026 - 2038

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    Producer:
    Château Cheval Blanc
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.