The Chasse Spleen 2016 from Moulis, Bordeaux, France is a true gem from the renowned Château Chasse-Spleen. This vintage, produced in 2016, is a deep, intense shade of ruby red, with a captivating sheen. Upon the first swirl, the nose is greeted with an alluring bouquet of dark fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, accompanied by delicate notes of cedar and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. The fruitiness of the wine is balanced beautifully with subtle hints of vanilla and tobacco, creating a rich and complex flavour profile. This Chasse Spleen 2016 is a prime example of the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Château, and is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Enjoy now or cellar for future indulgence.
Winemakers Notes
Chasse Spleen has been managed by women for the past thrity years: Jacques Merlaut's daughter, Bernadette Villars, starting in 1976, followed by her daughter Claire, beginning in 1992, and now her sister, Céline.
The vineyard is located in Moulis, the smallest appellation in the Médoc, just off the Route des Châteaux, halfway between Margaux and Saint-Julien. Its extraordinary varies terroir consists of complementary soil types going from pure Garonne and Pyrenean gravel to a mixture of clay and limestone.
With the purchase of Château Brillette, Chasse-Spleen has extended over the last remaining Moulis hilltop of the Graves.
Chasse-Spleen 2022 now boasts 125 ha of vines in the red, of which 80% of thick and fine Graves
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Tasting Notes
The Chasse Spleen 2016 from Moulis, Bordeaux, France is a true gem from the renowned Château Chasse-Spleen. This vintage, produced in 2016, is a deep, intense shade of ruby red, with a captivating sheen. Upon the first swirl, the nose is greeted with an alluring bouquet of dark fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, accompanied by delicate notes of cedar and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with velvety tannins and a lingering finish. The fruitiness of the wine is balanced beautifully with subtle hints of vanilla and tobacco, creating a rich and complex flavour profile. This Chasse Spleen 2016 is a prime example of the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Château, and is sure to please even the most discerning palates. Enjoy now or cellar for future indulgence.