2020 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 96 TWI 95 JA 94 JL 93 WS 92
VN 96

Vinous, February 2023

The 2020 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) is fabulous. Rich, creamy and wonderfully expansive, the 2020 is just gorgeous. Lemon confit, white flowers, passion fruit and a touch of oak all grace this wonderfully expressive dry...
TWI 95

The Wine Independent, September 2023

Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2020 jumps from the glass with primary scents of fresh grapefruit, nectarines, and citron blossom, followed by hints of cedar, wet slate, and yuzu. Medium-bodied, the palate is racy and vibrant, with...
JA 94

janeanson.com, June 2023

Sémillon was added to the blend of the Cheval Blanc white from 2018, and it was immediately clear that it added an extra layer of interest. This is a vintge that I've tried several times over the past few years, and it...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2023

Bright, yellow and orange citrus with touches of pears and green apples along with a tint of honey that comes through on the nose and palate. This is already delicious and it should continue offering pleasure for up to a...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, January 2023

Fresh, with a mix of white asparagus, oyster shell, white peach and fleur de sel. Very pure, sneaky long finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2025.  – JM

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Bordeaux Blanc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc is a distinguished white wine from the renowned Bordeaux region of France, specifically the Saint Emilion sub-region. This vintage is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offering an alcohol content of 13.0%. The wine is sealed with a cork closure, maintaining its freshness and integrity.

Wine Spectator awarded this wine a score of 92, noting its freshness and a combination of flavors such as white asparagus, oyster shell, white peach, and fleur de sel. The review highlights the wine's purity and sneaky long finish, suggesting it is best enjoyed now through 2025.

Vinous provided an excellent review, giving it a score of 96. Antonio Galloni describes the 2020 Le Petit Cheval Blanc as "fabulous," praising its richness, creaminess, and expressive nature. The presence of lemon confit, white flowers, and passion fruit, complemented by a touch of oak, adds to its appeal. Galloni emphasizes the wine's freshness, precision, and class, which improve with aeration.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com scores it 93, appreciating the bright citrus notes and hints of pears, green apples, and honey. Leve suggests that this wine is already delightful and will continue to provide enjoyment for up to a decade.

Jane Anson awards it a score of 94, remarking on the complexity added by Sémillon, which was introduced to the blend in 2018. Anson notes the presence of white peaches, waxy lemon rind, sage, and saffron, which align with the wine's complexity and finesse.

Lastly, The Wine Independent rates it 95, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown highlighting its vibrant, medium-bodied palate and a long, zippy finish. The wine is noted for its lively tropical and stone fruit flavors.

Overall, the 2020 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc is a well-regarded wine with complex flavors, praised for its freshness, precision, and aging potential.