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White dry
A wine that stands out for its balance, smoothness, and minerality. Within the magnificent collection of wines, Le Petit Cheval Blanc represents the challenge of producing a white wine in a territory historically renowned for its red wines. Although the initial idea was to make a wine for personal pleasure, the estate soon realised that it was possible to craft an exceptional wine embodying the philosophical essence of the Cheval Blanc winery. The wine is made from old Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon vines, approximately 40 years of age, planted in clay and gravel soils. The grapes are hand-harvested. The must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Finally, the wine is aged for 18 months in new oak barrels.
Serve at 10–12 °C with salads, seafood or white meat dishes.
Château Cheval Blanc is first and foremost an exceptionally rich terroir featuring a patchwork of different soils. From its position between Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, the estate has established its identity through the gravel and clay soils which are closely interwoven over the 45 parcels that make up the estate. Cabernet Franc and Merlot, two grape varieties that complement each other perfectly, grow in harmony throughout the 39 hectares of vineyard. The House’s savoir-faire, its ability to garner the terroir’s full potential, and its bold choices of grape varieties give Cheval Blanc wine all its freshness, elegance, power and finesse. They provide a unique character and a rare potential for aging: Cheval Blanc wines are excellent at any stage, but improve year after year. This cellaring potential and timeless style, which is recreated every year according to the assets of each vintage, have ensured the the supreme distinction of the 1er Grand Cru Classé A classification since 1954.
