L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen - Haut-Médoc 2020
92/100
James Suckling
"A lovely wine with character, benefiting from the same meticulous care given to its glorious predecessor!"
"Aromas of blackberry, undergrowth, black truffle, and mushroom lead to a full-bodied palate with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of complexity for a second wine." (James Suckling 2023) - Great value for money from Château Chasse-Spleen!
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Eye
Ruby red color, clear and bright
Nose
Notes of redcurrant, pepper, woody aromas with a hint of vanilla
Mouth
Frank attack, fine tannins on the palate, cherry aromas, good volume and well-balanced, delicious finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast, roast beef, Brie de Meaux cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent 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, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, giving the wines a distinct Médoc character. It is undoubtedly one of the most renowned wines of Moulis, often considered to be classified given the quality of its wines. These wines have a distinctive character, both fruity and spicy, but always retaining a freshness of licorice on the finish.
Decanter
Rated domain 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:
First 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 chasing away dark thoughts"... But the reputation of this vast estate (102 hectares) is also, and above all, due to the long history of its wine-growing tradition (1865) and the quality of its wines, produced on 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. Céline Villars-Foubet, Jacques Merlaut's granddaughter, has been at the helm since 2000.
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 good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This vintage enjoys an excellent reputation, which is well deserved. Chasse-Spleen has a beautiful terroir, located largely on the magnificent gravel soils of the Grand Poujeaux sector. Its rich composition and aromatic power place it at the top of the appellation, with wines that are always elegant and easy to drink, avoiding the sometimes slightly rustic character found in the sector.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Aromas of blackberry, undergrowth, black truffle, and mushroom lead to a full-bodied palate with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. A lot of complexity for a second wine. Drink after 2025.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN-LUC A. Published on 06/24/2025
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1JOUR1VIN PRICE
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