Anthocyanes (Y. Castaing) (2020) 90 / 100

Nez timide, un peu graphite et légèrement épices. Cerise noire et fruits frais à l'aération. Les tanins sont structurants, l'ensemble droit, tendu avec une légère austérité médocaine. Laissons-lui le temps de l'élevage.

Decanter (2022) 92 / 100

A dark heady nose comprising blackcurrants, black cherries and some sweet cinnamon spices. This is a headier style, clearly powerful with well-handled, ripe fruit and a core of liquorice that gives it a more serious tone. It has good acidity and freshness with fine tannins that support the fruit and give weight and definition to the palate. Good intensity here. One to hold on to for a few years.

James Suckling (2022) 92 / 100

Aromas of cassis, black cherries, licorice, dried tobacco and wet earth. Some leafy character, too. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and vibrant, juicy fruit character. Firm and compact with hints of crushed stones in the finish. A little timid at the end. 52% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc. Drink after 2024.

Jeff Leve (2022) 90 / 100

Showing much better in the bottle after the aging process, the medium-bodied, soft, fresh wine is focused on its core of ripe, sweet, currants, tobacco and spice. Not very weighty, but it makes up for that with its elegance and finesse. Drink from 2024-2037.

Le Figaro (2020) 91 / 100

Un nez timide au romarin, un peu nerveux. La bouche est plus douce, mais ce n’est que le temps et l’élevage qui servira à mieux intégrer les différents éléments dans leur juste équilibre.

Le Point (2020) 16 / 20

Boisé, pain d'épices, bouche souple fraîche, tendre, tanins soyeux, vif, serré en finale.

Vinous (N. Martin) (2020) 92 - 94 / 100

The 2019 Chasse-Spleen is tight-fisted on the nose despite leaving my sample three or four hours to open. But I do appreciate the fruit profile: blackberry, wild strawberry, cedar and light tobacco scents almost reluctantly unfurling. The palate looks promising, classic in style, not reserved but not wanting to show off at this early stage. Fresh from the start, the acidity is well judged and it has an appealing grainy texture. It is detailed with touches of graphite lingering on the aftertaste. Excellent.

Yves Beck (2020) 89 - 90 / 100

Rouge grenat dense aux reflets violets. Bouquet élégant, fin, alliant bien les notes fruitées (baies des bois) et des nuances d’élevage. Touche épicée. En bouche le vin affiche de la finesse et est parfaitement équilibré. Ses tannins sont veloutés et bien enveloppés. Un Chasse-Spleen élancé que l’on pourra déjà le savourer dans sa jeunesse.

Appellation	Moulis
Superficie	104 ha
Encépagement	Cabernet Sauvignon 55% - Merlot 40% - Petit Verdot 5%
Age moyen des vignes	35 ans
Sols et sous-sol	Graves quaternaires sur argiles et sur calcaires à astéries
Elevage	Barriques neuves à 40% entre 12 et 18 mois