The brilliant second wine of the famous Cheval Blanc. Perfumed, deep and complex, mineral and high toned against rich dark fruit. Real finesse to the tannins, dark, sweet, rich plum and damson fruit, mineral mid-palate and beautifully integrated acidity give it a long, fresh finish. - April 2017

This is a red with pinpoint but also beautiful tannin, fruit and acid focus. Medium to full body and a tight center palate. Creamy texture. Really excellent. Best second wine of Cheval Blanc in years. - March 2017

The 2016 Petit Cheval is gorgeous. Translucent, expressive and finely-knit, the 2016 captures the gracious side of the estate and vintage beautifully. The 2016 tilts heavily to Merlot in the blend, but it is the brighness of the Franc that drives the wine. In 2016, the Petit Cheval is a wine of precision and freshness above all else. - vinous.com, April 2017

The 2016 Le Petit Cheval is a blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc from three parcels, representing 7% of the total production. Matured in 60% new oak, it has an attractive bouquet with raspberry preserve, pressed flowers and a touch of orange rind. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation and poise, a fine prickle of acidity, maybe a tad tight having just been wrenched from barrel but with fine salinity on the finish. Be advised to give this three or four years in bottle just to smooth out that slight rigidity on the finish. - Wine Advocate #230, April 2017

Light nose. Good savour and a little inkiness. Very far from a grand vin but a pretty blend. Racy. Pierre-Olivier Clouet sees Italian structure in this. Just a little skinny on the end. Drink 2021-2030. - jancisrobinson.com, April 2017