Moulis

Bright black fruit notes emerge from the glass, accompanied by sweet vanilla. Stylish, dense bright dark berry fruit fills the palate and it is balanced by a full grippy structure which means the wine will have the capacity to age for up to a decade. This provides great value short to midterm drinking.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager

A blend of 44% Merlot, 53% Cabernet-Sauvignon & 3% Petit-Verdot, this wines has a good bright deep colour with ripe rich fruit on the nose. On the palate characteristics of  butter cream and strawberries, raspberries and vanilla, liquorice mint, new oak and grilled meats, coffee with fine tannins. Lots of accidty dry tannins and fruit with good length. A masculine effort and great value for money. 16.5 points.

2011 is another great success for this inexpensive little pearl from Moulis. Not far off last year in terms of quality, it has a little more weight and punch, but delivers a very rewarding glass of top Claret at what we hope to be an excellent price.
(Simon Staples, Berrys’ Fine Wine Director)

Chasse-Spleen has made an exceptional value wine in 2003. This is not just the best wine in Moulis, but it is one of the best in the whole region, rivaling its own impressive 2000, and without a doubt Cru Class standard. Jet black in colour, a smidgeon of oak supports the intense blackcurrant and blackberry fruit on the appealing nose. Sweet, ripe, well-rounded fruit on the palate is buttressed by gentle tannins and a hint of liquorice on the finish. Made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, this reflects all of Moulis characteristic impeccable balance and high levels of sweetfruit.

In vintages like 2010 Ch. Chasse-Spleen really comes into its own, notes of subtle black fruit and graphite on the nose lead on to a full, mouth-filling palate of black berry fruit, minerals and spice. As with many 2010s this wine is elegant and refined, yet has underlying power and definition. To be able to pull a couple of cases of this out of the cellar in 5-10 years’ time would be a real treat.
Chris Pollington - Private Account Manager

Chateau Chasse-Spleen Moulis is definitely a property on the move; the 2008-2010 are three amazing vintages. The 2010 has lovely juicy black cherries with a touch of strawberry jam on the nose. The wine has great power in the middle with intense crunchy fresh fruits, a very well balanced finish and well integrated tannins. Tip top!
Max Lalondrelle - Bordeaux Wine Buyer

When we drove to the Right Bank, the last thing we expected was to be blown away by Ch. Poujeaux - but this wine turned out to be the greatest (and most pleasant) surprise of the day. With the vibrant, deep inky colour of the vintage and dense, juicy blackcurrant fruit with a lovely earthy complexity, this wine just oozes with super-ripe tannins and harmonious oak. One to add to the Wish List.

"Having sold out of Ch. du Tertre in an hour this morning, we have a another cracker to offer and it is actually slightly cheaper than I thought it was going to be too! With a vibrant, deep inky colour and dense, juicy, blackcurrant fruit held together by a lovely earthy complexity, this wine just oozes pleasure. It is very rare we offer Ch. Poujeaux but none of either the buying or selling teams has tasted such a fabulous offering. One to add to the cellar."
Simon Staples, Berrys' Fine Wine Director

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!

Philippe Cuvelier’s 2016 Ch. Poujeaux is soft and round. It has attractive, forward red fruit, a vibrant palate and a wonderful crisp finish.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5%

This leaps out of the glass, with a perfumed, aromatic, generous nose. Think violets and blackcurrants. The tannins are ripe. Well-balanced, it finishes light and ethereal with a long, saline note.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 5%

According to Robert Parker, no less, this estate has over the last 30 years consistently produced wines of Third Growth quality. In 2005, winemaker Jean-Pierre Foubet has yet again displayed a sure touch in his handling of the fruit at Chasse-Spleen. A lovely plummy richness is backed by tannins which are very present and substantial but totally ripe, creating a very harmonious, balanced wine with an almost Margaux-like fragrance.