It was in the 1990s that the Villars family planted 2 hectares of white grape vines, 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 on 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 any order of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Pale yellow in color, clear and bright
Nose
Initial citrus notes: bergamot and grapefruit; followed by mineral and watermelon notes
Palate
A crisp, clean attack; a lively, taut palate with a lovely richness; a finish with a hint of buttered biscuit
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with a seafood platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The Chasse-Spleen vineyard remains legendary, 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 wines, 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The first estate acquired by Jacques Merlaut (1976), co-founder of the Taillan Group, Chasse-Spleen owes its fame in part to its name, which is said to have been suggested to the owner at the time by the Bordeaux painter Odilon Redon, illustrator of *Les Fleurs du Mal*, or by Lord Byron, a lover of the estate’s wine, “which is unmatched in dispelling dark thoughts”... But the fame of this vast estate (102 ha) also, and above all, stems from the long history of its winemaking tradition (1865) and the quality of its wines, born from a terroir of Garonne gravel. The estate also owns 21 hectares in 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 quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This wine enjoys an excellent reputation—one that is well deserved. 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, avoiding the sometimes somewhat 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 estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. VIVIANE A. Posted on 02/14/2025
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