2023 Chasse Spleen
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This is impressive in 2023. The nose has a vibrant nose full of fresh cassis fruit, some smoky notes from the oak (40% new). It’s lighter-bodied, with herbaceous freshness, cedar and dark fruit that fills the finish. It has 13% alcohol, with a yield of 34hl/ha. Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 19% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
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James Suckling
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Exotic red and black berry fruits, flowers, sappy herbs, and iris nuances all emerge from the 2023 Chasse-Spleen, a classic, satisfying Moulis that has plenty to like. Based on 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc and aged 12 months in barrel, it's medium-bodied and has a nicely balanced, juicy mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a good finish. This classic, nicely balanced, and structured 2023 is going to benefit from just a few years of bottle age and keep nicely for 15 years. Drink 2028-2043.
The 2023 Chasse-Spleen is terrific. Aromatic, medium in body and nuanced, the 2023 packs quite a bit of intensity into its mid-weight frame. Floral and savory top notes cut through a core of brilliant red-toned fruit. Brisk acids that pull it all together on the finish. This is beautifully done.
The 2023 Chasse-Spleen has a very promising bouquet that is well-defined with black fruit, cedar and tobacco scents, less floral than it showed from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with black fruit, black pepper and tobacco notes, just tapering away marginally toward the finish. But there is freshness here, and it should age well in bottle.
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.