Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fresh plum, red cherry, light herbs, vanilla

Palate: easy red fruit, supple tannins, clean structure, straightforward finish

The Haut-Médoc AOC second-level wine of Chasse-Spleen, made from satellite vineyard parcels. Easy-drinking, herb-inflected red fruit for everyday occasions.

What it pairs with

  • Spaghetti bolognese
    The wine's fresh red fruit and easy tannins pair naturally with a hearty meat ragu.
  • Grilled sausages with dijon
    Soft tannins and fresh acidity are a relaxed match for grilled sausages.
  • Casual charcuterie
    Light structure and fruit forwardness complement a range of cured meats without effort.

How to serve L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Spaghetti bolognese, Grilled sausages with dijon, Casual charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen is produced from the estate's Haut-Médoc parcels, outside the Moulis appellation boundary. Introduced alongside L'Oratoire in 1982, it provides an even more accessible entry point to the Chasse-Spleen style.

  1. 1982: L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen introduced from Haut-Médoc satellite parcels

Facts

Producer
Château Chasse-Spleen · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Classification
Haut-Médoc AOC
Oak
French oak, lighter extraction than grand vin
ABV
13.0%
Price
€12-20 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1982

Frequently asked about L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen

What does L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen taste like?

On the nose, fresh plum, red cherry, light herbs, vanilla. On the palate, easy red fruit, supple tannins, clean structure, straightforward finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The Haut-Médoc AOC second-level wine of Chasse-Spleen, made from satellite vineyard parcels. Easy-drinking, herb-inflected red fruit for everyday occasions.

When should I drink L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen?

Spaghetti bolognese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sausages with dijon and Casual charcuterie. The wine's fresh red fruit and easy tannins pair naturally with a hearty meat ragu.

What grapes are in L'Héritage de Chasse-Spleen?

The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. The wine is classified as Haut-Médoc AOC.

Tags

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