Château Cheval Blanc “Le Petit Cheval Blanc” 2021 Bordeaux Blanc

A rare and highly polished Bordeaux Blanc from one of the Right Bank’s most iconic estates, Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2021 delivers precision, texture, and quiet power. This is not a casual white—it’s structured, layered, and built with the same obsessive attention to detail as Cheval Blanc’s Grand Vin. A compelling choice for collectors seeking elite white Bordeaux with both immediacy and refinement.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced by the legendary Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, Le Petit Cheval Blanc is the estate’s small-production dry white, sourced from select vineyard parcels outside the core Saint-Émilion classification.

The 2021 vintage is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, crafted with the same precision philosophy that defines the château’s reds. Fermentation and élevage are carefully managed to preserve aromatic purity while building texture—often incorporating larger oak formats to avoid overt wood influence while enhancing structure.

The result is a wine that balances Right Bank finesse with Left Bank-style freshness, emphasizing tension, minerality, and layered fruit expression.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Green mango, passion fruit, lime zest, and white flowers, with subtle mineral lift

Palate:
Medium-bodied and satiny, showing tropical citrus, orchard fruit, and a refined, layered texture

Finish:
Fresh, lightly saline, and persistent with clean acidity and gentle aromatic lift

Quick Overview

Serving & Occasion

Serve lightly chilled (50–54°F). Ideal for refined seafood, shellfish, or elegant aperitif settings. Also a strong candidate for short-term cellaring (5–8 years) to develop additional texture and nuance.