Chateau Chasse-Spleen 2016
- Producer Chateau Chasse-Spleen
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Blend
100% Red Bordeaux Blend
19% Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
33% Merlot
5% Petit Verdot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Moulis-en-Medoc
- UPC 0 15643 80734 3
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Item# 1665A-16
James Suckling
92-93pt
Vinous Media
93pt
Wine Advocate
92-94pt
Wine Enthusiast
92pt
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvest
Merlot : 26th September - 2nd october
Cabernet sauvignon & petit verdot : 2nd - 12th october
Cabernet sauvignon & petit verdot : 2nd - 12th october
Ageing
100% in barrel of French oak. Age of barrels 50% new every year. Length of ageing in barrel 12 - 15 months.
Vinification
Wooden, stainless steel and concrete vats. Temperature control thermoregulation.
