Le Petit Cheval 1989

Second label of Chateau Cheval Blanc. Prior to the 2022 vintage, this wine was classed as Grand Cru Classe.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines are produced under slightly tighter production restrictions than regular Saint-Émilion wines. As with other grand cru appellations, the intention behind this is to improve the quality, and to distinguish the area's finer wines from the more everyday wines.

Red Bordeaux Blends are known for their powerful structure and deep flavors. Dark fruits and berries such as plum and blackcurrant are commonly used to describe the flavors of red Bordeaux, although there is an unlimited range of terms that have been ascribed to them. Tannins tend to be relatively high in these wines, giving them a firm structure.

Tasting notes: "The brilliant ruby-red colour shows bricking in keeping with its age. The elegant, expressive bouquet features aromas of fruit, liquorice, and well-integrated oak. The wine starts out quite round and balanced going on to reveal tasty cocoa overtones. The tannin is rich and elegant, and the aftertaste if fine and flavoursome. This second vintage of Petit Cheval is truly tasty and is presently at its peak."