Château Cheval Blanc – Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2016 – Bordeaux France

Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2016 is a concentrated, mineral dry white Bordeaux from Château Cheval Blanc, built from pure Sauvignon Blanc with remarkable freshness, texture, and length.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region / Appellation: Bordeaux AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Aging: 18 months following fermentation in oak, demi-muids, and larger wooden vats
• Special Note: Produced from 6 parcels totaling approximately 3.9 hectares in this vintage
• Style: Dry white wine; mineral, broad, fresh, and long

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 2016 begins with a distinctly mineral profile of flint, struck stone, and matchstick, then opens toward lemon and bergamot, fresh herbs such as sage and rosemary, and floral notes of acacia, lilac, and vine flower. The attack is direct and energetic. Through the mid-palate the wine becomes broader and crisp, with impressive volume held in balance by straight, lively acidity. Peach and pear return on the palate, while the long finish is rich, precise, and carried by fine bitters.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A highly distinctive Sauvignon Blanc that emphasizes terroir and mineral complexity over simple varietal fruit
• Broad texture and richness remain beautifully controlled by freshness and acidity
• One of Bordeaux’s most unusual collectible whites, with the precision expected from Château Cheval Blanc

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters, crab, or grilled shellfish
• Roast or grilled white fish with herbs
• Roast chicken with lemon, tarragon, or a light cream sauce

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Château Cheval Blanc and serious dry white Bordeaux
✓ Sauvignon Blanc drinkers who enjoy mineral, barrel-aged expressions
✓ Fans of structured whites with freshness, texture, and a long finish
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, highly aromatic, unoaked Sauvignon Blanc