Le Petit Cheval

Château Cheval Blanc undeniably asserts itself at the top of its appellation, a hegemony which is largely due to the work of its tireless director Pierre Lurton for more than 20 years, with the technical support of Pierre-Olivier Clouet. The vineyard extends northwest of Saint-Emilion to the edge of Pomerol, over 39 hectares. Cabernet Franc is present in an extremely rare proportion for the appellation (49%), almost equal to that of Merlot (47%), with a complement of Cabernet-Sauvignon. The unique quality of the terroir distinguishes Château Cheval Blanc from neighboring estates: 40% gravel, 40% clay, and sand on clay. The property has a new ecological winery designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc. The wine of Château Cheval Blanc is unlike any other Saint-Emilion. It is unanimously praised for its depth, opulent texture and wonderful aromatic expression. Its ability to age is impressive. The estate produces a second wine called Le Petit Cheval, which offers a perfect introduction to the style of the vintage.