{"product_id":"petit-cheval-aoc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2012-75cl","title":"Petit Cheval AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2013 75 cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Petit Cheval 2012 is an elegant second wine from Château Cheval Blanc, composed mainly of Cabernet Franc (75%) and Merlot (25%), offering finesse, balance, and aromatic complexity typical of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003eChâteau \/ Estate: Château Cheval Blanc\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2012\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 75 cl\u003cbr\u003eColor: Red\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eGrape varieties: 75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulfite content: Contains \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir and vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoils: Clay-limestone and sandy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: Moderate oceanic, with regular rainfall and mild summers, promoting optimal grape ripeness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage vine age: Approximately 40-42 years \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-harvesting and careful sorting of the grapes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravity-fed tank vinification in custom-made concrete vats\u003cbr\u003eFermentation with gentle pump-overs, followed by careful maceration \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalolactic fermentation carried out in vats, lasting from three weeks to several months\u003cbr\u003eAging: 16 to 18 months in new French oak barrels \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: Aromas of rose, violet, lavender, mint, black cherry, ripe and delicate red fruits, notes of licorice, tobacco, and graphite \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Medium-bodied to full-bodied, elegant, very fruity, finely tannic, velvety with a long, refined, and fragrant finish \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood and wine pairings: White meats, beef fillet, rack of lamb, game, aged cheeses \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging and tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAging potential: Approximately 10 to 15 years, very accessible in its youth but gaining complexity over time \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing temperature: 16-17°C\u003cbr\u003eDecanting: Recommended for 30 minutes to open up the aromas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prestigious cuvée, the estate's second wine, represents the spirit of Cheval Blanc while offering a more accessible wine of great finesse and balance. It illustrates the typicality of Saint-Émilion Cabernet Franc and the estate's ability to produce a wine that is both elegant and appealing from its youth while allowing for pleasant aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginestet","offers":[{"title":"75 CL \/ Without","offer_id":42582090416233,"sku":"PETITCHEVAL|SANS|75 CL","price":12480.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/LePetitCheval_a490f751-4a66-4790-90dd-bef0e5e2a52f.png?v=1759313798","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/petit-cheval-aoc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2012-75cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}