【A brand under the LVMH luxury group】【One of the four historic premier cru estates of Saint-Émilion】
【Second wine of Château Cheval Blanc, a Grand Cru Classé estate】
【Rarer than the main wine, with only 27,226 bottles produced in 2014】
【Distinct from typical Right Bank estates, dominated by Cabernet Franc】
【Exceptional 2014 Vintage: Hottest grape harvest in nearly two decades, achieving perfect ripeness】
【James Suckling 92-93 pts】【Vinous 92 pts】
【Wine Enthusiast 92 pts】【Wine Advocate 91 pts】【Vivino 4.4】
ZTF186 - Le Petit Cheval 2014
Special Price：$1045/bottle
Region / Classification: France, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
Grape Varieties: 59% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol Content: 13%
Volume: 750ml
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【A brand under the LVMH luxury group】【One of the four historic estates of Saint-Émilion】
【One of Bordeaux's ten most distinguished châteaux】
【Unlike most renowned Right Bank estates, it is predominantly Cabernet Franc.】
【Wine Spectator: ‘The World's 12 Most Dreamlike Rarities’】
【Decanter: The World's Top 100 Must-Drink Wines】
【Vinous 94 pts】【Wine Advocate 91 pts】
【 James Suckling 90 pts】【Vivino 4.2】
ZTF186A - Le Petit Cheval 2012
Special Price：$1180/bottle
Region / Classification: France, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
Grape Varieties: 28% Cabernet Franc, 72% Merlot
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Le Petit Cheval commenced production in 1988. From its very first vintage, this wine demonstrated remarkable character and distinct identity. The initial vintages were crafted from fruit sourced from young vines or from batches not blended into the main cuvée. Today, Le Petit Cheval has established its own style and production standards, with 50% of the wine aged for 10-12 months in new French oak barrels.
【James Suckling 92-93 pts】
Very firm and fresh with blueberry, blackberry and chocolate. Full body, firm tannins. This is long and deep. A very beautiful second wine.
【Vinous 92 pts】
The 2014 Petit Cheval is silky and beautifully aromatic. Sweet floral and herbal notes meldinto a core of red cherry, tobacco, anise and mint. Medium in body and gracious, the 2014possesses striking balance, especially for a second wine. This is a great expression of theestate with the midweight structure that gives the wine its near-term appeal.
【Wine Enthusiast 92 pts】
Almost equal proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc have given a beautifully perfumed wine. It has quite a structure for a second wine, although this is balanced with the intense black fruits. The touches of wood have given this wine its light spice flavor.
【Chateau Cheval Blanc】
Château Cheval Blanc is situated in the Saint-Émilion appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. In 1954, it attained the highest honour of ‘Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A’ within the Classification of Saint-Émilion wines. Throughout subsequent reclassifications every decade, it has consistently maintained this top tier.
In days gone by, the vineyard grounds featured a quaint inn where King Henry would often rest whilst riding his beloved white steed. Thus the inn came to be known as the “White Horse Inn”. After its conversion into a vineyard, it was naturally referred to as Château Cheval Blanc. Secondly: when this land belonged to Château Figeac, it was not extensively planted with vines but served as Figeac's stud farm. It was later sold and extensively planted with vines to become a vineyard, formally named Château Cheval Blanc. Regardless, Cheval Blanc's origins share a common historical lineage with Figeac. Château Cheval Blanc is the longest-held estate within the Saint-Émilion appellation by a single family. The estate grounds once featured a distinctive inn where King Henry, riding his beloved white steed, would frequently stop to rest. Hence, the inn was named the ‘White Horse Inn’. After its conversion into a vineyard, it was naturally referred to as Château Cheval Blanc. Secondly: when this land belonged to Château Figeac, it was not entirely devoid of vineyards. Rather, it served as a stud farm for Figeac. Following its sale and subsequent extensive planting of vines, it formally became known as Château Cheval Blanc. Regardless, the origins of Château Cheval Blanc share a common historical lineage with Château Figeac. Château Cheval Blanc is the longest-held estate within the Saint-Émilion appellation by a single family.
In 1998, the estate embarked upon a new chapter. Bernard Arnault, Chief Executive Officer of the LVMH Group, and Baron Albert Frère, Belgium's wealthiest individual, assumed stewardship of the estate. Respecting the estate's traditions and history, Bernard Arnault and Baron Albert Frère retained the original winemaking team while introducing innovative concepts to further elevate the quality of the estate's wines. The estate's current iconic new cellar was constructed according to their vision, embodying a futuristic aesthetic while harmoniously integrating with the surrounding vineyard landscape. Completed in June 2011 and designed by renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc, this new cellar spans 6,000 square metres and houses state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. These include 52 concrete fermentation vats of varying sizes, tailored to accommodate the specific vinification requirements of grapes from different vineyard plots.
