Le Petit Cheval Blanc - Bordeaux Blanc 2022 (1.5L)
Price: $315.00
| Producer | Le Petit Cheval Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Emilion |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 10466 |
| Size | 1.5L |
James Suckling: 95 Points
Lovely density and brightness to this wine with white lilacs pear blossoms and citrus fruit. Medium- to full-bodied it has creamy texture and hints of salt and lemon rind. Sliced-pear undertones. There?s a pretty richness and complexity at the same time plus plenty of energy for the harvest. 71% sauvignon blanc and 29% semillon. Drink or hold.
Jane Anson: 94 Points
This has tension fresh figs white peach liqourice root mint leaf lemon verbena spiced white pear and citrus blossom. Less grip than in cooler vintages as you would expect but this has been well handled with an attractive savoury edge and a bitter fennel character that helps give focus and length. Harvest August 19 with 20 months ageing in large oak casks for the whites is the longest to date 10% new oak spread across a mix of 600l demi-muids for 20% of the volume and the rest in larger oak casks in a range of sizes. Estate director Pierre-Olivier Clouet.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
A pure version with a mix of sel gris quinine and Key lime notes leading the way backed by subtle accents of lemon curd salted butter and honeysuckle. The long refined finish shows a flash of wet stone. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027. 1452 cases made 250 cases imported. Published on January 13 2025
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2022 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) bristles with hints of pear white flowers mint sage dried herbs and tangerine oil. Light tropical overtones appear with air adding lovely nuance. Today I find the 2022 a bit tight. My impression is that this fruit may have been picked too early. There was probably not an attractive alternative. It will be interesting to see if this softens a bit with time in bottle. (Drink between 2026-2032)
