Chateau Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2011

Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2011 750ml

The officially verified 2011 vintage of Le Petit Cheval, Château Cheval Blanc's red second wine from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, presented in a standard 750ml bottle.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

The estate characterises Le Petit Cheval generally as pleasurable, charming and supple, showing Cheval Blanc typicity with relatively early accessibility, elegance and finesse.

Winemaking & Maturation

Selected from Château Cheval Blanc's estate grapes rather than a dedicated parcel. The estate describes Petit Cheval as representing approximately one quarter of the harvest after rigorous selection.

Winery Background

Le Petit Cheval, first produced in 1988, is Château Cheval Blanc's second wine. It comes from rigorous selection across the estate rather than a dedicated parcel and is intended to express Cheval Blanc's typicity with earlier accessibility, elegance and finesse.

Product Highlights

• Officially verified 2011 vintage.
• Red second wine of Château Cheval Blanc.
• Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
• 750ml bottle.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Cheval Blanc
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
• Vintage: 2011
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2011 750ml?

An officially documented mature vintage offering an accessible expression of Château Cheval Blanc's estate character.

Who is Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2011 750ml best for?

Collectors and experienced Bordeaux drinkers seeking Cheval Blanc provenance without choosing the grand vin.

What is Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2011 750ml?

Le Petit Cheval is the red second wine of Château Cheval Blanc, produced since 1988 from selected estate fruit.

Is Le Petit Cheval 2011 the same wine as Château Cheval Blanc 2011?

No. Le Petit Cheval is Château Cheval Blanc's distinct second wine, not its grand vin.

How should Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval 2011 750ml be served?

Serve carefully after assessing bottle condition; food pairing and decanting should be adjusted to the individual bottle's maturity.