Chasse Spleen Moulis En Medoc 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chasse Spleen
Label Name:
 
Moulis En Medoc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 41%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 90; Falstaff 90; Lisa Perrotti-Brown (WA) 82–84; Terre de Vins 92; historically listed Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (1932 classification)

Tasting Note
Dark garnet; black cherry, cassis, graphite and baking-spice aromas. Medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a savory, slightly toasty finish. Good early appeal and aging potential.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: hoisin duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ, mushroom & soy stir-fries.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel/epoxy tanks with 2–4 week maceration; malolactic in vat; aged ~18 months in French oak (about 40% new).

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Château Chasse-Spleen (Villars family), leading estate in Moulis; ~80 ha vineyards on Garonne gravels with limestone substrata; sustainable viticulture practices.