2021 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

TWI 96 JD 95 JA 94 JL 94 VN 94 WS 91
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, April 2024

A blend of 83% Sauvignon Blanc and 17% Semillon, Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2021 skips out of the glass with bright, carefree scents of lemon tart, fresh grapefruit, and lime leaves, leading to hints of coriander seed, white...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, April 2024

The 2021 Château Cheval Blanc Petit Cheval Blanc is gorgeous and comes from a parcel just to the west of the château. A blend of 83% Sauvignon and 17% Sémillon brought up in 50% new wood, it has a killer nose of crushed...
JA 94

janeanson.com, January 2024

High aromatics, this is succulent and savoury, delicate, with a finely-balanced mix of acidity and flesh, saline and mouthwatering, apricot pit, white pear, eges of bitter anis and fennel, a brilliant white wine. Long...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2024

Crisp, bright, and fresh, as well as exotic, the nose exudes fresh, yellow citrus, Granny Smith apples, pear, orange rind, and honeysuckle. The palate follows the nose with its lush, crisp, display of waxy lemons...
VN 94

Vinous, February 2024

The 2021 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) is fabulous. Silky and intensely aromatic, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc character, the 2021 is all raciness. Pear, slate, mint, crushed rocks, lime and white pepper abound, all framed by...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, April 2024

Fresh, with a dusting of chalk over lemon pith and chamomile notes, backed by grapefruit peel and quinine accents on the lengthy finish. Nicely focused throughout. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027. - JM

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Bordeaux Blanc
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Saint Emilion
Vintage
2021
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2021 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc from Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, is a notable white wine blend, comprised predominantly of Sauvignon Blanc (83%) with a touch of Semillon (17%). This wine, produced by Le Petit Cheval, offers a rich and diverse tasting experience, as evidenced by accolades from several renowned wine reviewers.

Jane Anson of janeanson.com awards this wine a score of 94, noting its "high aromatics" and "finely-balanced mix of acidity and flesh." She highlights its "succulent and savory" nature, with flavors of "apricot pit, white pear, edges of bitter anis and fennel." Anson emphasizes the wine’s long aging process in demi-muids and oak casks, which contributes to its distinctive profile.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous also rates the 2021 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc at 94 points, describing it as "fabulous" with "tons of Sauvignon Blanc character." He characterizes the wine as "silky and intensely aromatic," featuring flavors of "pear, slate, mint, crushed rocks, lime, and white pepper." Galloni points out the wine's "brisk acids and gorgeous saline undertones," showcasing its complexity and depth.

Jeb Dunnuck provides an even higher score of 95, praising the wine’s "killer nose of crushed citrus, orange blossom, and chalky minerality." He appreciates its "medium-bodied, vibrant, racy, yet beautifully concentrated and textured style," and notes its remarkable balance and purity. Dunnuck suggests it will offer prime drinking for over a decade.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown of The Wine Independent gives the highest score of 96, commending its "bright, carefree scents of lemon tart, fresh grapefruit, and lime leaves." She describes the palate as "charged with electric citrus fruit flavors," supported by a "racy backbone and silken texture," and concludes that it finishes "long and minerally."

Wine Spectator’s JM adds a score of 91, noting the wine’s "fresh, with a dusting of chalk over lemon pith and chamomile notes," and its "nicely focused throughout" nature, while Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com, scoring it 94, highlights its "crisp, bright, and fresh" profile with flavors of "yellow citrus, Granny Smith apples, pear, orange rind, and honeysuckle."

In summary, the 2021 Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc is a highly regarded wine characterized by its aromatic complexity, balanced acidity, and a diverse array of flavors, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts of Bordeaux white wines.