2020 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Blanc

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Description

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Together with Château Pétrus and Ausone, Château Cheval Blanc is one of the legends of the right bank. Always possesses an enormous concentration, but at the same time finesse and freshness. This cru is owned by the Belgian Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault. It is Pierre Lurton (from the branch of Dominique Lurton) who vinifies the wine there (just like in Château d'Yquem). This year, vinification took place for the fifth time in the ultra-modern new chais by the architect Christian de Portzamparc. 50 specially shaped (tronconical) concrete cuvees ensure microvinification per plot. Concrete was chosen because it has good thermal insulation and a tronconical shape because it ensures a softer extraction of the berries for better fermentation. Everything is also vinified using the principle of gravity (so the wine or berries are no longer pumped up). A gigantic investment in the service of quality!

The 2020 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) is fantastic. Rich, creamy and wonderfully expansive, the 2020 is simply beautiful. Lemon confit, white flowers, passion fruit and a touch of oak grace this wonderfully expressive dry white wine from Cheval Blanc. Particularly beautiful is how the 2020 gains freshness with aeration, always a good sign with white wines. There is tremendous precision and class here.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Emilion
Icons Icon France
Winery Chateau Cheval Blanc
Grape Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2045
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 92
James Suckling rating 96
Vinous rating 96
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Strak, Vol, Wit fruit
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe

Professional Reviews

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Parker

92

James Suckling

96

Vinous

96

95

R

Wijnhuis

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Château Cheval Blanc is located within the municipal boundaries of the picturesque village of Saint Emilion, close to the Pomerol appellation. The 37 hectare vineyard is planted with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the first of which is also the most important.

The current Cheval Blanc owners, Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frere, decided in 1998 to seal their shared love of wine with the purchase of a Premier Cru Classé A: Château Cheval Blanc. Daily management is in the hands of Pierre Lurton, who comes from a very well-known family of winemakers and château owners. His presence has allowed Château Cheval Blanc to maintain its top position in Bordeaux for the past ten years.

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