Château Cheval Blanc – Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2014 – Bordeaux France

Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2014 is the first commercial white wine from Château Cheval Blanc, a rare 100% Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux combining citrus precision, layered texture, and a distinctly saline finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region / Appellation: Bordeaux AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2014
• Aging: Nearly two years in large 400-liter barrels
• Alcohol: 13.15%
• Production: 4,500 bottles
• Special Note: First commercial vintage of Château Cheval Blanc’s white wine
• Style: Dry white wine; structured, fresh, mineral, and saline

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 2014 opens with bergamot, lemon, and grapefruit, followed by peach, pear, pineapple, and passion fruit. With air, white flowers, lime blossom, lilac, and a mineral note emerge, while the oak remains discreet, adding a subtle balsamic and pastry-like nuance rather than overt toast. The palate begins quietly, then expands with impressive volume and a smooth, textured feel. Bright acidity and a marine, saline character keep the wine taut and energetic through a persistent, elegant finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The inaugural commercial white from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates
• Pure Sauvignon Blanc expressed with unusual depth, texture, and restraint
• Richness and barrel aging are balanced by citrus freshness and a distinctive saline edge

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters, scallops, or simply prepared shellfish
• Grilled turbot, halibut, or sea bass
• Roast poultry with citrus, herbs, or a light cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Château Cheval Blanc and rare Bordeaux whites
✓ Sauvignon Blanc drinkers who prefer depth and structure over overt varietal character
✓ Fans of mature, barrel-aged whites with mineral and saline complexity
✕ Not ideal if you want a simple, light, fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc