Area under vines: 41 hectares
Soils: clayey, gravelly and sandy
Average age of the vines: 40 years
Planting density: 6500 vines/ha
Production: 150 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in new oak barrels
Grape varieties:
Second wine: LE PETIT CHEVAL
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The 2019 Le Petit Cheval Blanc feels more Sauvignon-driven on the nose, Granny Smith apples and gooseberry. A touch of wild nettle emerges with time. The palate is well-balanced with fine weight, not quite as complex as the best dry white in the flight, just a bit too toasty towards the finish. But there is sufficient length and freshness, but perhaps not one that will cellar as long as others. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2034
