Chateau Chasse-Spleen2016
RED WINE
- 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
Reviews
James Suckling 92-93
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 JS, James Suckling , 2017
Vinous Media 93
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 NM, Vinous Media , 2019
Wine Advocate 92-94
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 NM, Wine Advocate , 2017
Wine Enthusiast 92
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 RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2017
Technical Details
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 octoberCabernet 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.