Retour Château Chasse-Spleen - Moulis-en-Médoc - Rouge - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Moulis-en-Médoc
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 6.5% Petit Verdot & 2.5% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright garnet red.
Nose Aromas of red and black fruits, cherries and blackcurrants, topped with floral and rose notes.
Palate Dense and smooth with bright fruity flavors, this classy wine offers delicate tannins, a silky heart palate and great persistence.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Grilled lamb chop, beef chuck and pan-fried heirloom vegetables, roast venison civet with cocoa crust.
Cellar ageing From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Perched on the magnificent gravel plateau of Grand Poujeaux, the vineyard benefits from a distinctive terroir where Cabernet Sauvignon thrives, revealing a uniquely expressive take on the Médoc style.
Wine Dense and vibrant, with beautifully polished tannins, the 2020 red Château Chasse-Spleen is a standout example of this consistently excellent estate. True to its signature style, it offers a harmonious balance of silky smoothness, refined elegance, and underlying structure. A captivating wine with impressive aging potential. Rated 94/100 by The RVF Guide.
Vinification Hand harvested. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless-steel and cement vats. Aged 18 months in barrels, 40% new.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Guide RVF 2024 : 94/100