2020 Le Petit Cheval Blanc

The 2020 Le Petit Cheval (Blanc) has a well-defined and quite floral bouquet with yellow fruit, beeswax and orange blossom, developing more complexity in the glass as it aerates. The palate is well balanced with a smooth entry and fine delineation, quite cohesive with an underrated and persistent finish. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. - Neal Martin (01/2024)

Rather tropical fruit aromas like pineapple and mangoes, as well as white peaches and lemons with hints of stones and minerals. It’s full-bodied with plenty of fruit, yet it’s fresh and steely. Lots of white peaches at the end. Hints of lees too, like bread dough. 80% sauvignon blanc and 20% semillon. (05/2023)

Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2020 jumps from the glass with primary scents of fresh grapefruit, nectarines, and citron blossom, followed by hints of cedar, wet slate, and yuzu. Medium-bodied, the palate is racy and vibrant, with bags of tropical and stone fruit flavors, and a long, zippy finish. Produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. (09/2023)

Fresh, with a mix of white asparagus, oyster shell, white peach and fleur de sel. Very pure, sneaky long finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. - James Molesworth (03/2023)