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Chasse Spleen 2009
HED38667
75 cl
14%
£60.00
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The largest estate in the Moulis appellation, the vineyards of Château Chasse-Spleen span 100ha, planted to predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller percentages of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc vines. The estate was given the name of `Chasse-Spleen` or `chase away melancholy` in 1862 after a Baudelaire poem.
The 2009 vintage is described by Derek Smedley MW as follows, "There are a lot of concentrated flavours with rich cassis backed by firmer fresher sloe and bilberry. The rounded tannins add suppleness and the ripeness of the fruit gives flesh on the mid palate and richness at the back. Drink 2020-2040."
91 Vinous
The 2009 Chasse-Spleen has a simple, earthy bouquet, a little dustiness at first although that soon dissipates with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly soft tannin on the entry, moderate depth, well-judged acidity with a sandalwood and tobacco infused finish that has a spring in its step. A very fine for Chasse-Spleen, although not my personal favourite vintage. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.
16.5 Jancis Robinson
Light, delicate Margaux-like scent. Fragrant and easy. A little malted milk tablet on the finish. Nice, gentle, lots of pleasure even if little drama. Just slight astringency on the finish. (JR)
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