In the 1990s, the Villars family planted 2 hectares of white vines, and in 1995, after years of experimentation, Château Chasse-Spleen marketed its first white Bordeaux. Today, this Médoc white is on a par with the great wines of the Left Bank. With notes of grapefruit and lychee on a floral backdrop, this wine stands out for its aromatic power and is sure to delight lovers of white Bordeaux. - Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Château Chasse-Spleen
Cuvée
Blanc de Chasse-Spleen
Vintage
2019
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
57% Sémillon, 42% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle
Terroirs
Sandy-clay
Viticulture
Reasoned
Winemaking
In stainless steel vats and new barrels
Breeding
9 months in 50% new barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow color, clear and bright
Nose
First nose citrus: bergamot and grapefruit, second nose mineral notes and watermelon.
Mouth
Lively and clean attack, nervous and tense palate with a good amplitude of fat, finish with a touch of butter cookie.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with a seafood platter...
Château Chasse-Spleen
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The Chasse-Spleen vineyard remains a myth, perched on the Grand-Poujeaux plateau and its Garonne gravel, where Cabernet-Sauvignon dominates, giving the wines a definite Medoc twist. This is undoubtedly one of Moulis' most famous crus, and given the quality of its wines, it is often imagined to be classified. They have a typical character, both fruity and spicy, but always with a fresh, licorice finish.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The first growth acquired by Jacques Merlaut (1976), co-founder of the Taillan group, Chasse-Spleen owes its fame in part to its name, suggested to the owner at the time by Bordeaux painter Odilon Redon, illustrator of Les Fleurs du mal, or by Lord Byron, a lover of the estate's wine, "which has no equal for chasing away dark thoughts".... But the renown of this vast estate (102 ha) is also, and above all, due to its long-standing viticultural vocation (1865) and the quality of its wines, born on a terroir of Garonne gravel. The cru also has 21 ha in the Haut-Médoc appellation. The wine was called Ermitage de Chasse Spleen until 2000, when it was renamed L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen. At the helm since 2000 is Céline Villars-Foubet, granddaughter of Jacques Merlaut.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
This cru enjoys an excellent, well-deserved reputation. Chasse-Spleen has a very fine terroir, located for the most part on the magnificent gravelly soils of the Grand Poujeaux sector. Its richness of constitution and aromatic power place it at the top of the appellation, with wines that are always elegant, digestible and avoid the sometimes somewhat rustic character found in the area.
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
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