Le Petit Cheval 2017
CRITIC REVIEWS
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
A blend of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple 2017 Le Petit Cheval strides confidently out of the glass with notes of baked black cherries, blueberry preserves and warm plums plus wafts of tilled soil, chargrill and Marmite toast with a hint of cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate is very tightly knit at this stage with lovely tension defining the earth-laced black fruits, finishing minerally with a bit of chew. Tiny quantities of around 4,500 bottles were produced.
Julia Harding MW
Mid cherry red. Very herbaceous and a strong graphite aroma. Dry finesse, chalky texture. Smooth and tender like the grand vin but less ripe-tasting. Super-fresh, very Cabernet Franc. Finesse and freshness to the fore. You have to like the herbaceous style to enjoy this. I almost gave this 17 because I do like that style but not everyone does. (JH)
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