The Villars family planted the 2 hectares of white grape vines in the 1990s, and in 1995, after years of experimentation, Château Chasse-Spleen released its first white Bordeaux. Today, this Médoc white rivals the greats of the Left Bank. With its pronounced notes of grapefruit and lychee set against a floral backdrop, this wine stands out for its aromatic intensity and is sure to delight lovers of white Bordeaux. • Delivered in a wooden case for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)
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Eye
Pale yellow in color, clear and bright
Nose
Initial citrus aromas: bergamot and grapefruit; followed by mineral and watermelon notes
Palate
A lively, crisp attack; a crisp, taut palate with a lovely richness; a finish with a hint of butter cookie
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and Wine Pairings
It will pair perfectly with a seafood platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The Chasse-Spleen vineyard remains a legend, perched on the Grand-Poujeaux plateau with its Garonne gravel soils, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, giving the wines a distinct Médoc character. It is undoubtedly one of Moulis’s most renowned estates, one that one often imagines would be classified given the quality of its wines. These wines have a distinctive character, both fruity and spicy, yet always retaining a licorice-like freshness on the finish.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The first premier cru acquired by Jacques Merlaut (1976), co-founder of the Taillan Group, Chasse-Spleen owes its fame in part to its name, which—it is said—was suggested to the owner at the time by the Bordeaux painter Odilon Redon, illustrator of *Les Fleurs du Mal*, or by Lord Byron, a connoisseur of the estate’s wine, “which is second to none for chasing away dark thoughts”... But the fame of this vast estate (102 ha) also—and above all—stems from the long history of its winemaking tradition (dating back to 1865) and the quality of its wines, produced on a terroir of Garonne gravel. The estate also owns 21 ha within the Haut-Médoc appellation. The wine was called Ermitage de Chasse Spleen until 2000, before being renamed L’Héritage de Chasse-Spleen. At the helm of the entire estate since 2000 is Céline Villars-Foubet, granddaughter of Jacques Merlaut.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This wine enjoys an excellent reputation—one that is well deserved, by the way. Chasse-Spleen boasts a beautiful terroir, located largely on the magnificent gravel soils of the Grand Poujeaux area. Its rich structure and powerful aromas place it at the forefront of the appellation, producing wines that are consistently elegant and easy to drink, while avoiding the sometimes slightly rustic character found in the region.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated "Recommended"
James Suckling
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended