Chateau Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc 2018

The second wine of Chateau Cheval Blanc, this Bordeaux Blanc shows citrus, white peach, and subtle mineral notes. Fresh acidity and balanced texture provide precision, while a refined structure leads to a clean, persistent finish reflecting its origin.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with seafood, roast chicken, lobster, creamy sauces, or soft cheeses.

98 Points - James Suckling

A wonderful and rather exotic white with aromas of pears, lychees, lemons and some green apples that follow through to the palate and show layers of dreamy texture and a long, flavorful finish. The texture is more like a red than a white. Fermented and aged in slightly larger oak barrels. This is a special wine and the best release so far. Very intense. 74% sauvignon blanc and 26% semillon. One for the cellar.

95 Points -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Cheval Blanc relatively new white wine, the 2018 Le Petit Cheval Blanc, is a blend of 74% Sauvignon Blanc and 26% Semillon. This is the first vintage that the Semillon plantings have come online to make the blend. Profound notions of ripe pineapple, passion fruit and white peaches explode from the glass, followed by fragrant notes of lemongrass, lime blossoms and yuzu zest with a waft of sea spray. The palate is full bodied with an alluring oiliness to the texture and layers of tropical fruits, citrus peel and minerals, finishing with mineral freshness.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

With its ripely herbaceous character, this wine is both rich and intensely fresh. Wood aging has contributed spice to the superripe flavors. Still young, the wine opens onto a blend of citrus and yellow fruits underlined by spice.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

This shows a juicy edge, with a very focused mix of white peach, ginger, fennel and mandarin notes racing through. Chiseled finish.