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92 Wine Spectator
Enticing, with a tangy iron note to the fresh red currant and bitter cherry fruit flavors, followed by a lingering sanguine edge on the pleasantly dusty finish.—J.M.
17 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Florales Bouquet mit Weichselnoten, Rosenpfeffertouch, mittlerer Druck. Im Gaumen leicht für den Jahrgang, die Tannine passen aber zum Körper und so ist das für einmal ein mehr als nur guter Chasse-Spleen. Leider gibt es da aber günstigere Alternativen in der gleichen Klasse. 17/20 2023 – 2040
91 Robert Parker
The 2015 Chasse-Spleen is a wine that did not shine in barrel, however, that has been addressed now that this superb Moulis is in bottle. It has a fresh blackberry, tobacco and graphite-scented bouquet that is well defined, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and crisp acidity. It feels fresh and lively with a welcome tang of salinity on the finish. It is not as powerful as other vintages that I have tasted, yet it is very well balanced and feels sustained on the aftertaste. I now feel much more optimistic about this 2015.
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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.