Moulis
57% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc; 3% Petit Verdot.
57% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc; 3% Petit Verdot.
Château Chasse-Spleen is one of the most prominent estate in Moulis. Despite being only a Cru Bourgeois, it frequently exceeds many of the more well-known classed growths from the Médoc.
James Suckling: 92-93/100
This is structured and a little tight, with good concentration and volume. It’s medium-bodied with juicy and vibrant fruit coming through. Velvety tannins. Firm and fresh at the end.
Neil Martin - Vinous: 91-93/100
The 2023 Chasse-Spleen takes time to open on the nose, gradually revealing raspberry and blackcurrant scents, touches of rose petals and freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, adequate freshness and a marine-tinged finish—almost Pauillac-like in style. This is quite a stylish if almost “old-school" Chasse-Spleen that should develop well in bottle.
Jane Anson: 91/100
Ruby red, floral and savoury Cabernet Sauvignon character dominant on the attack with cassis bud, rose stem, on the edge of underipe balanced by spiced herbs and bright autumnal fruit character with fennel, marzipan, raspberry leaf, austere tannins on the finish. 40% new oak. 34hl/ha