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Le Petit Cheval Half 2020

375 ml Cabernet Franc 59%, Merlot 41% Pomerol, France 2020

Le Petit Cheval Half 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Pomerol, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food, roast pork. Cheapest offer £70.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Cabernet Franc + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Pomerol · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift
inferred
About Cabernet Franc
Typical aromas: red fruit, raspberry, leafy, graphite, violet. Serve at 14–16 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Cheval Blanc`s second label is reserved for fruit that doesn`t meet the exacting standards required for their flagship wine, yet still maintains a high level of quality. Not produced annually, as every plot of Cheval Blanc holds potential for their Grand Vin, the 2020 vintage of Le Petit Cheval is a blend composed of 59% Cabernet Franc and 41% Merlot, representing 12% of the total production that year. Impressive tannin quality accompanies delightful aromas and flavours of currants, berries, and cherries, with hints of chocolate and walnut. Medium-bodied, the wine possesses a lively and refined character. While it will continue to evolve over the next three to five years, it already exhibits remarkable expression. Available here in half-bottles.

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