L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen - Haut-Médoc 2020
Bordeaux
Red
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92/100
James Suckling
"A lovely wine with character!"
"Aromas of blackberry, undergrowth, black truffle and mushroom lead to a full-bodied palate with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Plenty of complexity for a second wine. (James Suckling 2023) - Great value from Château Chasse-Spleen!
Features
Estate
Château Chasse-Spleen
Cuvée
L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen
Vintage
2020
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Soils of sand, limestone, gravel and clay
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
In epoxy-coated stainless steel and cement tanks with temperature control
Breeding
12 months in barrels (5% new)
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Clean, brilliant ruby-red color
Nose
Notes of redcurrant, pepper, woody scents with a hint of vanilla
Mouth
Straightforward attack, fine tannins on the palate, cherry aromas, good volume and well-balanced, gourmet finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck breast, roast beef, Brie de Meaux...
Château Chasse-Spleen
Haut-Médoc
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
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of blackberry, undergrowth, black truffle and mushroom lead to a full-bodied palate with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of complexity for a second wine. Drink after 2025.
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