2021 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

Le Petit Cheval is the second wine of the legendary Château Cheval Blanc, offering a more approachable expression of one of Saint-Émilion’s most celebrated estates. Crafted with the same attention to detail as the grand vin, it captures the elegance, precision, and refinement that have made Cheval Blanc a benchmark in Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2021 Le Petit Cheval typically shows a deep ruby color with a bright, youthful sheen. The nose is refined and fragrant, with notes of red and black berries, violets, subtle spice, and hints of cedar and graphite. On the palate, it is silky and polished, with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a graceful balance between ripe fruit and mineral complexity. The magnum format is especially appealing for slower, more harmonious development, and this wine should age beautifully over the coming years, gaining depth and nuance with cellaring.

Production
Le Petit Cheval comes from select parcels associated with Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion, where the terroir is defined by a mosaic of gravel, clay, and sand soils that help shape the estate’s signature finesse and aromatic detail. The 2021 vintage reflects careful parcel selection and meticulous vineyard work, with harvesting likely carried out by hand to preserve fruit quality. Vinification is handled with the same precision expected of the estate, focusing on gentle extraction and parcel-by-parcel fermentation to maintain purity, texture, and balance. The result is a wine that expresses the character of its prestigious origin while remaining more immediately approachable than the grand vin.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for roast lamb, duck breast, beef tenderloin, mushroom dishes, and refined preparations of veal or game birds. It also pairs well with truffle-based dishes and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for about 1 hour if drinking young to allow the aromatics and texture to खुलly open.

Producer
Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates, located on the border of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Renowned for producing wines of exceptional elegance, aromatic complexity, and longevity, the estate has long held a place among the great names of the right bank. Its reputation is built on meticulous vineyard management, careful parcel selection, and a commitment to precision in the cellar. Le Petit Cheval extends that legacy, offering a distinctive second label that reflects the quality and style of the estate while showcasing a more accessible side of this historic producer.

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