2016 Chasse Spleen
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The 2016 Chasse-Spleen has a ripe bouquet of red cherries, cranberry and a light Worcestershire sauce scent that is actually quite attractive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity, quite grippy toward the finish, but just lacking some persistence. I have had better bottles, hence my question mark. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind. Open, slightly loose nose. Dry but not too drying. Good fruit. (JR)
The 2016 Chasse-Spleen has a wonderful, detailed, mineral-driven bouquet that feels like a coiled spring at the moment. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, impressive depth and a pure but grippy, convincing finish. One of the best Chasse-Spleen in recent years. Bravo! This might represent one of the best quality-to-price ratios on the Left Bank.
About the producer
If there’s one Moulis estate you know, it is likely Chasse-Spleen, today owned by the Foubet family. Vines have been planted here since the 16th century, and today it has an impressive 100 hectares to its name.