Moulis-en-Médoc - 2019 - Château Chasse Spleen - 0,75L

A Médoc classic, marrying Bordeaux structure with poetic refinement, brought to life by a vintage of balance and depth.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: Moulis-en-Médoc
Grape Varieties: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2019
Certification: Sustainable viticulture
Terroir: Garonne gravel on an argilo-calcareous subsoil, at the heart of the Moulis appellation
Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 12 to 18 months
Alcohol: Approx. 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

Appearance: Intense garnet red with violet reflections
Nose: Elegant and concentrated, opening on blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, sweet spices, and a finely integrated oak touch
Palate: Ample and structured, with well-defined tannins and a freshness that lightens the texture. Beautiful tension and a perfect balance between power and finesse
Finish: Long and straight, with notes of black fruit, graphite, and a delicate menthol touch

🍴 Food Pairings

🥩 Grilled côte de bœuf, magret de canard
🍲 Saucy dishes: lamb navarin, beef stew with carrots
🧀 Hard cheeses: Comté, Cantal, Tomme de brebis

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already accessible after extended aeration, this Chasse-Spleen 2019 will reveal its full complexity between 2026 and 2040.

🏰 About the Château

Château Chasse-Spleen, located in Moulis-en-Médoc, is one of the most emblematic estates on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, it embodies a tradition of excellence combined with an artistic sensibility, inspired by Baudelaire himself.