2023 Petit Cheval Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Le Petit Cheval 2023, the second wine of the legendary Château Cheval Blanc, exudes the estate's hallmark elegance and power. With equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it reveals a bouquet of currants, tobacco, and dark chocolate, accented by floral and herbal notes. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins, this structured beauty will age gracefully, offering a superb introduction to Cheval Blanc’s storied terroir.
Jeb Dunnuck
Brought up all in once-used barrels, the 2023 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval is based on equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It offers loads of Cabernet character in its deeper currants, tobacco, darker chocolate, and leafy herb-like aromatics, with a kiss of background violet and floral nuances. It's no lightweight and has plenty of structure, medium body, ultra-fine tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's a singular, unique expression from this terroir that will benefit from 5-6 years, if not more, of bottle age