Description

• Alcohol %: 13%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: white peach, pineapple, mango, lemon, bright citrus, stone/mineral, flinty, lees, bread dough, honeyed, steely, fresh, full-bodied, oily texture
• Food Matching: Salmon en croûte, Grilled or seared tuna, Mackerel or other meaty oily fish, Monkfish with lemon butter, Roasted pork neck, Aged washed-rind cheeses (e.g. Livarot), Tapenade or dishes with anchovy & capers
• Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc : 80%, Semillon : 20%,

Tasting note

品飲印象：這款白酒散發明亮的熱帶與白色果實香氣，鳳梨、芒果與白桃交織，檸檬皮與礦石氣息帶來清晰度，細緻的酵泥（lees）香與一絲蜂蜜、麵包糰感豐富了層次。口感飽滿、有點油潤感，但被鮮脆的酸度拉得很俐落；尾韻持久，水果與礦物縈繞。酒莊與生產：白馬酒莊（Chateau Cheval Blanc）以追求平衡與優雅著稱，Le Petit Cheval 作為入門卻不失風格的作品，在Pierre Lurton團隊下細心管控，目標呈現果實純淨與結構感。釀造手法：部分在木桶中成熟並於酵泥上陳放以增加飽滿口感與奶油、麵包微香；木桶使用慎量，保留鮮明果酸與礦物感。葡萄園與風土：選自酒莊精選地塊，注重低產與精細枝葉管理，冷涼成熟期與礫石/黏土風土賦予酒體的礦物支撐。建議醒酒半小時左右，10–12°C 享用最適。適合搭配油脂較豐富的魚類、烘焙或奶油風味料理及較有風味的乳酪。

Tasting Note: Bright and expressive, this white from the Cheval Blanc stable opens with tropical nuances of pineapple and mango layered over white peach and lemon zest. Mineral and stony notes give it definition while an undercurrent of lees and faint honeyed tones add complexity. The palate is surprisingly full-bodied and slightly oily in texture yet kept lively by taut, steely acidity; the finish is long with lingering stone fruit and citrus. Producer Notes: Le Petit Cheval is the estate's approachable white—crafted to reflect Cheval Blanc's signature balance between richness and precision. Managed under Pierre Lurton within the ownership of Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault, the project aims for clarity and energetic fruit expression. Winemaking Notes: Fermented and matured partly in oak (oaked maturation) with time on the lees to build weight and subtle brioche character. Careful oak dosing preserves freshness while adding a gentle creaminess and complexity. Vineyard Notes: Grapes are sourced from selected plots in the estate's Bordeaux holdings; viticulture focuses on low yields and attentive canopy management to concentrate flavor. Soils that lend a mineral backbone and a cool ripening window contribute to the wine’s steely energy. Drinking Window & Service: Ready now but will evolve over the next decade or more; decant 30–60 minutes to open. Serve chilled but not ice‑cold (10–12°C) to reveal aromatics and texture.

Winery

白馬酒莊是波爾多名門，除了傳奇紅酒，酒莊的白酒同樣重視地塊挑選與桶陳工藝。Le Petit Cheval 反映酒莊對細節的執著：田間控產、人工採收、在桶與瓶中精修風味。管理人員由Pierre Lurton 領導，所有製程注重表現果實純淨與結構感。封口：軟木塞。

Chateau Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux's most esteemed estates. While best known for its premier red wines, the domaine's white bottlings—crafted with the same attention to parcel selection and élevage—aim to combine richness with precision. Under the management of Pierre Lurton and ownership ties to Albert Frère and Bernard Arnault, Cheval Blanc maintains meticulous vineyard practices and thoughtful cellar work. Closure: Cork.