Château Chasse Spleen - Moulis 2018

Vinous

88-90 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

The 2018 Chasse-Spleen has a slightly pinched bouquet at first, missing the complexity of some of its peers. It comes across tight and unresponsive. The palate is medium-bodied with furry tannins and plenty of blackberry and raspberry fruit packed behind it. Fleeting glimpses of white pepper and bay leaf emerge toward the bold, persistent finish. This just needs more nuance and finesse. It is a perplexing Chasse-Spleen that does not deliver at the level that I anticipated, but I am intrigued to see if there is improvement once in bottle.

Vinifera

90-92 /

par Jacques Perrin le 01/05/2019

Fruit mûr et frais, très belle texture et toucher assez classe, rare à ce niveau d'appellation. le milieu de bouche est gourmand et juteux, c'est très bon. 

Vinous

89-91 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 01/05/2019

The 2018 Chasse-Spleen is especially dense and fruity in this vintage. Dense red cherry fruit, espresso, mint, dried flower and licorice are all generously rendered in this gorgeous, incredibly delicious Moulis. More than anything else, Chasse-Spleen has a gorgeous sense of immediacy and pure pleasure.

La Revue du Vin de France

16-17 / 20

le 24/04/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 23/04/2019

Cranberry and cassis in a bright, medium-bodied, lean format with a dried red berry finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

86 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 08/04/2019

Decanter.com

92 / 100

par Jane Anson le 01/04/2019

Chasse Spleen continues as the modern, vibrant face of Moulis, with lovely violet edging to the colour. The oak seems higher here than in its peers, accompanied by strong aromatics of damson and vanilla bean. Some rosemary hints come in after a few minutes in the glass. It's good quality and made in the estate's signature, with the freshness helping to balance the oak flourish. Clear spicing runs through the finish.
Drinking Window 2024 - 2036