L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen Moulis 2019 - Second vin
Bordeaux
Red
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The second wine of Château Chasse-Spleen, L'Oratoire is made from the most difficult plots in the vineyard, those that require the most care and attention. They may change according to the vintage. Like all second wines, it's good value for money and a gateway to Château Chasse-Spleen itself.
Features
Estate
Château Chasse-Spleen
Cuvée
L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen
Vintage
2019
Designation
Moulis-en-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
48% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Sand, gravel, limestone and clay soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement vats
Breeding
100% in barrels (including 5% new)
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful deep red colour
Nose
Expressive with spicy notes and aromas of cherries, hints of vanilla
Mouth
Clean, supple attack, balanced, fresh palate, aromas of blackcurrant and pepper on a velvety tannic structure, long, persistent finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to prime rib, duck breast or camembert.
Château Chasse-Spleen
Moulis-en-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 reputation of this vast estate (102 ha) is also, and above all, due to the age of its winegrowing 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 a good level of production, 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
Customer rating
4.3/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. YVES G. Published on 17/12/2023
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Note and review by M. JEREMY K. Published on 25/10/2022
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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 01/09/2022
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