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Le Petit Cheval 2012

Red wine | 2nd wine of Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AC

Le Petit Cheval 2012, the 2nd wine of Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion, is a grand cru of very high quality: smooth and harmonious, whose deliciousness is subtly balanced by the freshness preserved on the palate.
CHF 175.00 (75cl)
CHF 175.00 (75cl) (75cl)
CHF 23.33/10cl
  • France Bordeaux
  • Cabernet Franc
    Merlot
  • 8 - 25 years
  • 13.50% vol.
Awards and reviews from professionals
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    Jean-Marc Quarin
    Dark, intense and beautiful color. Fruity, fresh and subtle nose. Oily palate from the attack, aromatic, melting, powerful and very fruity, evolving into a good body, towards a tannic but noble and fragrant finish. It's very good and a superb success for this second wine. Unique blend of 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot.
  • 91 100
    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Le Petit Cheval has a low-key nose that might be lost in the crowd of its more ostentatious peers, but it is well-defined with beautifully integrated oak, briary and graphite aromas developing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, a keen line of acidity and an almost Left Bank finish that deserves a round of applause. Under blind conditions, I was not the only one to give this one of my most positive comments against the "big boys." Not to be underestimated. Tasted January 2016. - Neal Martin.
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    Wine Spectator
    Ripe and fleshy, but restrained and stylish, with layers of warm raspberry coulis, blackberry preserves and plum sauce melting beautifully with the smoldering tobacco, anise and loam details. The loam edge keeps the elements grounded through the finish. -James Molesworth.
  • 90 100
    James Suckling
    A refined and firm red with dried cherries, spices and coffee beans. Full to medium body, fine tannins and a delicious finish. Better after 2017.
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Le Petit Cheval 2012
CHF 175.00 (75cl)
CHF 175.00 (75cl) (75cl)
Colour
Colour

A beautiful garnet red with purple reflections.

Nose
Nose

Aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant and black cherry) coated with the freshness of mint and licorice.

Palate
Palate

Frank entry on the palate, well-balanced acidity, dense mid-palate, developing a deliciousness built on a creamy, smooth texture which perfectly envelops the tannins which are nevertheless dense and powerful, beautiful and long finish with freshness.

Château Cheval Blanc

Château Cheval Blanc

The history of the estate began in the 4th century, at the time of the Roman Empire. Then, the vineyard developed strongly in the Middle Ages. Château Cheval Blanc occupies a special position in the “Saint-Émilion” appellation, because it is located on the Quaternary alluvium of the Isle and enjoys a unique terroir (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties).
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