Bordeaux
Château Chasse-Spleen - Haut-Médoc - L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen - Rouge - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Haut-Médoc
Grape variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot & 10% Petit Verdot.
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Wine:
Uplifted by supple tannins, the 2020 red Héritage de Chasse-Spleen is a superb benchmark for this consistently excellent estate. With the usual charm of the vintage—dense and vivid—this cuvée offers a more approachable take on the grand wine, while retaining the subtle aroma of the terroir. A resounding success!Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement vats. Aged 100% in wood (5% new wood).Color:
Deep garnet red.Nose:
Delicate aromas of redcurrant and pepper, underlined by a light vanilla woodiness.Palate:
Clean and precise, this cuvée reveals fine, coated tannins and magnificent flavors of juicy red cherries and black fruits. A balanced structure with a hint of spice.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled meats or meats in sauce, entrecôte à la bordelaise with porcini mushrooms, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, game.Cellar aging:
From now until 2033
With unwavering consistency, Château Chasse-Spleen remains steadfastly at the forefront of its appellation. Its unique terroir, situated on the magnificent gravel plateau of Grand-Poujeaux, and its smooth profile where the cabernet sauvignon expresses itself with originality, create an incomparable entity.
Awarded 1 star by the RVF Guide, Chasse-Spleen's luster reaches ever higher, and one can easily envision it being classified given the quality of the wines!