Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2020 (Magnum)

Wineadvocate

The 2020 Le Petit Cheval offers up aromas of minty cherries, plums, raw cocoa, mint and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and voluptuous palate underpinned by a broad-shouldered chassis of tannin. A blend of 59% Cabernet Franc and 41% Merlot, it's a rather structured young Petit Cheval that will reward a bit of patience. - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2020 Le Petit Cheval is stunning. Rich, deep and expansive, the Petit Cheval is outrageously good. In fact, it could easily be mistaken for a Cheval Blanc from anything less than a great vintage. The aromatics are alluring and the balance is sublime; all that really identifies this as a second wine is a bit of mid-palate depth. Sweet floral and spice accents extend the effortless, gracious finish. - AG 12/2022

Beck

Les vendanges du blanc se sont déroulées du 19 au 24 août, juste après la seule semaine maussade de la saison, qui a donc permis aux baies de se rafraîchir quelque peu. Le long élevage de 24 mois a pour ambition d’amener du gras à l’ensemble. Il se déroule sur les lies dans des foudres de 15, 20 et 25hl. Le bouquet est élégant, invitant et subtil. Il affiche une bonne pluralité au travers de notes de citronnelle, d’anis et de pêches. Salin dès l'attaque le vin dispose d’une belle expression fruitée. Il est harmonieux, crémeux et savoureux. Maintenant - 2027 - YB 01/2023

Suckling

Rather tropical fruit aromas like pineapple and mangoes, as well as white peaches and lemons with hints of stones and minerals. It’s full-bodied with plenty of fruit, yet it’s fresh and steely. Lots of white peaches at the end. Hints of lees too, like bread dough. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon. - 03/2023