Le Point 15,5 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015 50% cabernet-sauvignon, 45% merlot, 5% petit verdot. Fruits noirs, compotés, nez un peu réducteur, bouche puissante, tannique, beaucoup de fraîcheur dans l’exposition des tanins, long, solide.
Vinous 87-90 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015 The 2014 Chasse-Spleen is lithe, pretty and understated in this vintage, with lovely detail to match its mid-weight personality, but a bit less in the way of depth. Flowers, raspberries, blood orange, sweet spices and mint inform the gracious finish.
The Wine Cellar Insider 87-89 / 100 byJeff Levethe5/5/2015 Forward, soft and fresh, this wine has a bright center of black cherry and cassis, which is complicated by hints of dark, bitter chocolate and a red fruit–filled finish. 87-89 Pts
Wine Advocate 90-92 / 100 byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015 The Château Chasse-Spleen 2014 has a splendid nose in the making: lively and vivacious black fruit mixed with graphite and sous-bois, all well defined. The palate is ripe and delineation on the entry with its white pepper dashed black fruit, though I would like to see a little more nuance and precision develop on the finish by the time of bottling. This is a fine Chasse-Spleen in the making.
Jancis Robinson 15,5 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2015 Mid concentration of crimson. Light lifted nose. Very sweet start but a light green streak. Not that intense, rather hollow on the mid palate. And really rather green and drying on the end. Drink 2019-2026
Asian Palate 86 / 100 byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015 Well-balanced and supple with notes of plum, blackberry and spices. The wine is ripe with generous tannins that are well handled. Flavors are not that intense on the palate and the finish is modest - a wine that will bring pleasure in 3 to 5 years time.
Decanter.com 17 / 20 bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015 Well-expressed cassis nose. The fragrancecarries onto the palate to a firm yet elegant finish. As usual a classy Moulis. Drink: 2018-2028 (90)
Jamessuckling.com 90-91 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015 I like the texture and savory character to this wine with silky tannins and juicy fruit. There are currants and chocolate flavors too.
Wine Enthusiast 92 / 100 byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015 91–93. Barrel Sample. There is a strong line of acidity that cuts right through this wine. It gives a very fresh element to the otherwise dry tannins and solid structure. That acidity needs to calm down before the wine can come into balance. — R.V. (3/31/2015)
Wine Spectator 88-91 / 100 byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015 A gentle, elegant style, with black cherry and Campari notes that flesh out slowly in the glass, picking up hints of bittersweet cocoa and loam through thefinish.