Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc 2019 (750ML)

94 JA / 94 DE / 93 JD / 93 WI / 92 WS / 17 JR

Love this wine, and it has taken a leap in depth and character since the addition of Sémillion as of the 2018 vintage. Fleshy citrus comes through in the rich texture and a contrasting scrape of fresh acidities pulls everything in. Gooseberry and lime zest flavours pick up the pace with a bright Sauvignon Blanc character, all balanced out by the steadying hand of Sémillon. A clean finish, this is an excellent vintage of this wine. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Precision and breadth come together in this mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon. The wine opens with notes of warm citrus, bergamot and fresh white blossom, then unfurls with a flinty minerality. Lees ageing gives it a full and creamy texture, but the finish is long and crystalline. Drinking Window 2022 - 2035 - Decanter

A wine that I don't get to taste often, the 2019 Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Blanc is a stunning white that's certainly worth seeking out, and it actually reminds me of the great white from Château Margaux. Vibrant citrus, white flowers, lime, and chalky mineral notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, has terrific purity, bright acidity, and the balance to evolve for over a decade. - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Le Petit Cheval Blanc is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. Subdued notes of fresh lime juice, green apples, and orange blossom lead to hints of wet slate and dill seed with a waft of elderflower. Light to medium-bodied, the palate has impressive tension, with mineral and saline layers and a citrusy lift on the finish.  - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent

Bright and pure, with white peach, Key lime, verbena and tarragon accents that marry well, finishing with a suave and lingering feel. Distinctive and alluring in the end. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2025. 2,880 cases made. - JM, Wine Spectator