2009 Ch. Chasse Spleen, Moulis

It’s been a while since we genuinely enjoyed tasting Chasse-Spleen en primeur but we are delighted to report that enjoy the 2009 we did. The nose is full of ripe red and black forest fruits but with a touch of earth adding complexity. The palate is polished and sophisticated with great concentration of fruit, very fine, powdery tannins and a toasty, savoury finish. We are delighted to recommend this wine in 2009!

Deep red, well-extracted Cabernet fruit, some fragrance and a touch leathery, still very firm, shows good structure and length, a serious wine for aging.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - April 2010)

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.
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2010)

Beautiful blueberry, black raspberry and cassis fruit as well as incense and graphite jump from the glass of this inky ruby/purple-colored wine. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, dense and rich, this is one of the stars of Moulis in 2009. Given its low acidity but abundant tannin, I suspect it could close down in a few years and last two decades.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Feb 2012)

Subtle aromas of currant, spices and milk chocolate follow through to a full body, with a solid and polished core of tannins and a silky-textured finish.
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - April 2010)