Château Cheval Blanc Bordeaux Blanc Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2018

Fresh acidities ensure a brisk pace from the first moment, and this is a bright, grippy white wine, with clarity of flavour in the citrus, lemongrass and rosemary notes, slowing down on the finish with graphite and slate hints. As it opens up richer stone fruit become clearer. First year with Sémillon added to the wine, after being entirely Sauvignon Blanc since its launch in 2014. Aged for 18 months in new oak, demi-muids and vats (14 and 26hl) ensures a rich texture, and draw out the finish. Le Petit Cheval Blanc comes from 6.6ha of vines in what was previously Ch la Tour du Pin. Tasted at a château vertical this summer.