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Chasse Spleen 2005 150cl

Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel | Moulis | Bordeaux | France
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17 Rene Gabriel
Leuchtendes Granat-Rubin. Das Bouquet wirkt erstaunlich schlank und zeigt einen pfeffrigen, roten Beerenton, Wildkirschen und helle Hölzer darunter. Mittelgewichtiger Gaumen, Rosenpfeffer, rote Johannisbeeren, recht elegant, aber irgendwie fehlt hier die Konzentration für einen 2005er und vor allem das Fleisch für einen Chasse-Spleen. Weil wir wissen, dass Chasse-Spleen in Jungweinproben immer etwas handicapiert ist und erst in seiner Genussreife sich richtig zeigt, runden wir auf 17/20. 07: Wirkt offen, aber auch vielleicht etwas leicht im ersten Ansatz, rote Kirschen und von der Süsse her sogar Johannisbeergelée, Vanille. Im Gaumen wiederum recht süsslich, Zinfandelkompottnote im Finlae. Erreicht seine Note momentan nur knapp! trinken (2012 - 2026)
90 Wine Spectator
Shows blackberry and fresh mushroom on the nose. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and an aftertaste of chocolate and delicate fruit. Best after 2012. 36,730 cases made. –JS
89 Robert Parker
A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, this is a relatively big 2005 and somewhat larger than usual for Chasse-Spleen. The wine offers fairly high tannin but ripe, concentrated fruit. Dense, youthful ruby/garnet in color, with notes of cassis, saddle leather and spice, this wine could use another several years of cellaring and should keep 15+ years.
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Château Chasse Spleen
Château Chasse-Spleen is one of the leading estates in the Moulis appellation, along with Château Poujeaux and Château Maucaillou. Classified as a Cru Bougeois since 2006, Chasse-Spleen, however, more often than not outperforms Médoc’s most renowned classed growths. With a history tracing back to the 16th century, the château has been managed by women since 1976, when daughter of the Taillan Group’s founder Jacques Merlaut, Bernadette Villars took charge. Following her example, daughter Claire ran the estate from 1992 until the turn of the century, when sister, Céline assumed the role of Chief Executive. Today, the sizable property is managed by Céline and her husband, allowing her to ultimately follow both of her passions, wine and architecture. With over 104-hectares dedicated to vines, the château consistently turns out rich and concentrated, deeply-colored harmonious reds. Including their top wine, Chasse-Spleen, and their equally impressive Haut-Médoc Cuvée, L’Heritage de Chasse-Spleen.