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Chateau Chasse-Spleen

2016
Blend
100% Red Bordeaux Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Moulis-en-Medoc
UPC
0 15643 80734 3
New
Red Wine
Verified Stock
1665A-16
Product Ratings
James Suckling 92-93pt

A solid and linear young wine with blackcurrant and berry character, a medium to full body and a savory finish. Another excellent, young Chasse-Spleen.

by James Suckling, 2017
Vinous Media 93pt

The 2016 Chasse-Spleen has a wonderful, detailed, mineral-driven bouquet that feels like a coiled spring at the moment. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, impressive depth and a pure but grippy, convincing finish. One of the best Chasse-Spleen in recent years. Bravo! This might represent one of the best quality-to-price ratios on the Left Bank.

by Vinous Media, 2019
Wine Advocate 92-94pt

The 2016 Chasse-Spleen has a very elegant bouquet with neatly integrated oak, the terroir really showing through here, hints of cedar and smoke emerging with time. The palate is fresh as a button on the entry. It is cut through with a superb line of acidity that engenders superb tension, the tannins firm but fine with a subtle marine influence towards the persistent finish. This is a fabulous Chasse-Spleen, the best I have ever tasted from the estate. It could end up at the top of by banded score.

by Wine Advocate, 2017
Wine Enthusiast 92pt

This wine is soft and ripe, with finely integrated tannins. The acidity gives it a great lift, and is framed by those fine, dusty tannins.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2017

Climate

Presence of downy mildew (brown rot), that will be of no consequence thanks to the following months. April and may hot and humid.
A restored situation in june with better climatic conditions. This situation carries on in july and august with milder temperatures, never exceeding 35 Celsius. An alternation of rainfall and clear weather in september, that proves to be salutory to the maturation process.

Harvest

Merlot : 26th September - 2nd october
Cabernet sauvignon & petit verdot : 2nd - 12th october

Tasting notes

Dark, bright red, meniscus slightly orangey, unclouded.
Nose of fresh plum and cocoa.
Neat and straightforward attack.
Flavours of mint, cocoa beans, leather and black berries.
Tight and unctuous structure, mellow tannins. Balance and power.
Great persistence -may now be drunk.