Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Petit Cheval |
Label Name: | Bordeaux Blanc |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion estate) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Sauvignon Blanc (82%), Sémillon (18%) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96, Wine Advocate (Perrotti-Brown) 95, Decanter 94, Wine Spectator 92
Tasting Note
Bright citrus and bergamot lead, followed by white peach, pear and stone fruit; lees-derived brioche and flinty minerality. Vibrant acidity, saline tension, creamy mid-palate and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with herbs, creamy risotto, goat cheese; Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed white fish with ginger-soy, crab dim sum, Thai seafood salad.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in oak and large vessels with lees ageing; part-aged in large oak / large-format barrels to add creaminess and texture (12–18 months).
Vineyard Info
Second wine from Château Cheval Blanc (historic Saint-Émilion estate). Released in the 2010s as a refined Bordeaux Blanc showcasing Sauvignon-Sémillon blends from the Cheval Blanc terroir.