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James Suckling
LE PETIT CHEVAL, 2023
PRIMEURS - LIVRAISON 2026
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| RANKING | Second wine, 1st Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion |
| 2023 BLEND | 50% merlot, 50% cabernet franc |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
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LE PETIT CHEVAL, 2023
En primeurs 2023
Vintage 2023
The 2023 vintage was all about nuance. It expressed the diversity of the Cheval Blanc vineyard — the diversity of soils, grape varieties, and vine age. This mosaic of highly singular components forms the Château’s signature. 2023 is a generous vintage, reflecting the climatic conditions and expressing the identity of each vineyard plot.
Viticulture
2023 was a year with few notable climatic extremes, apart from high temperatures reaching up to 40°C on August 23 and 24. Rainfall was consistent throughout the year, with slightly abundant rain in August that was beneficial for ripening. The vegetative cycle was steady with good flowering, leading to generous yields. High mildew pressure was successfully controlled, and the harvest took place under very favorable weather conditions, allowing for fully ripe grapes.
Vinification
Each of the 54 plots was vinified in its dedicated vat to fully express the identity of the terroir that defines and distinguishes it. Thus, all 54 plots were vinified separately. Depending on the vat, the dominant aromatic note varied, ranging from fruity notes like strawberry and raspberry to more floral aromas such as rose and violet.
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History and anecdotes
Created in 1988, Le Petit Cheval is Cheval Blanc’s second wine.
The Cheval Blanc estate was founded by Jean-Jacques Ducasse in 1832 after he acquired the vineyards which were previously related to Château Figeac. Perceiving an exceptional soil, the owners opted for singular grape varieties, half-composed of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wine was first rewarded with a gold medal during the 1878 universal exhibition in Paris.
In 1954, Cheval Blanc was classified “A” as Premier Grand Cru in the Saint-Emilion classification.
In 1998, Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère became the owners of this prestigious château and instilled a new vitality to it. Pierre Lurton became the Chief Executive Officer of Cheval Blanc.
Vineyard Detail
| AGRICULTURE | Organic and in agroecological transition |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | Cabernet franc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon |
| VINEYARD SURFACE AREA | 39 hectares |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 15,000 bottles |
| HARVEST | Manual |
| SOIL | Siliceous-clayey gravels lying on sand and blue clay |
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