2004 Le Petit Cheval Rouge
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The well-made second wine, the 2004 Le Petit Cheval, is softer and fruitier than the Cheval Blanc,with loads of crunchy cherries intermixed with dried herbs, spice, and toasty oak. A blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc (30,000 bottles produced), it will drink well for 7-10 years.
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(65% merlot and 35% cabernet franc) Bright ruby-red. Blueberry, violet and mint on the nose. A smooth, suave midweight, with slightly medicinal blueberry and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with smooth but firm tannins.
Deep, slightly brownish crimson. Some distinctively warm, ripe flavours on the nose. Much less stringy than most 2004 St Emilions with real warmth and softness of tannins. Pretty and gentle – with the significant Merlot content presumably responsible for the unusually easy approachability of this second wine of Cheval Blanc. (JR)
Aromas of chocolate and blackberry. Subtle, with a medium body, a solid core of fruit and tannins and a medium finish. Harmonious. The second wine of Cheval-Blanc. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2007
About the producer
Ch. Cheval Blanc is one the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Saint-Emilion estate’s Cabernet Franc-dominant wines are consistently among the top wines of the vintage.