L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen - Haut-Médoc 2020
92/100
James Suckling
"A lovely wine full of character that benefits from the same meticulous care given to its glorious predecessor!"
“Aromas of blackberry, forest floor, black truffle, and mushrooms give way to a full-bodied palate with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. A lot of complexity for a second wine.” (James Suckling 2023) — A great value produced by Château Chasse-Spleen!
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Eye
Ruby-red color, clear and bright
Nose
Notes of red currant and pepper, with woody, slightly vanilla-like aromas
Palate
A bold attack, a palate with delicate tannins, cherry aromas, good body, and well-balanced, with a rich finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, roast beef, or Brie de Meaux...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though a bit 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 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 Estate 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 lover of the estate’s wine, “which is unrivaled in dispelling dark thoughts”... But the reputation 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. Céline Villars-Foubet, Jacques Merlaut’s granddaughter, has been at the helm of the entire estate 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 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, 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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of blackberry, forest floor, black truffle, and mushrooms give way to a full-bodied palate with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. A great deal of complexity for a second wine. Best enjoyed after 2025.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. JEAN-LUC A. Posted on June 24, 2025
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