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Petit Cheval 2005 75cl
12 x Bottle (75cl)
In Bond Price What is In Bond?
£1,195.00
Retail Price What is retail price?
£1,461.36
Bottle Price: £121.79
Colour
Red
Vintage
2005
Producer
Chateau Cheval Blanc
Country
FRANCE
Region
BORDEAUX
Sub Region
ST EMILION
Product code
A05PETCB12U
Availability
1 case
Tasting Notes
'Cheval Blanc's second wine, the 2005 Le Petit Cheval, possesses some of the character of its bigger sibling. Revealing a slight green streak among the cranberry and black cherry fruit along with medium body and a soft, plush texture, it is ideal for drinking over the next decade.' Robert Parker 89pts
Producer Information
This Premier Grand Cru Classe property occupies a unique position in St Emilion and Bordeaux, and has a history of producing some of the best wines of the region. The Cheval Blanc vineyards, and the property itself, border those of Pomerol. The vines, which are 57% Cabernet Franc, with the balance mostly Merlot (39%), augmented by a little Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) and Malbec (1%), lie on three principle terroirs; first a blend of gravel and sand over much of the vineyard, secondly a large area of sand and clay over a compact blue clay, whilst lastly a smaller proportion of the estate is sandy-clay with iron deposits. The vines are aged over 30 years on average, and there is a conscientious approach to vineyard management.
