In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, plum, mild spice, light floral
Palate: soft tannins, fresh red berry, easy mid-palate, clean finish
The approachable second wine of Chasse-Spleen from the Moulis AOC: Merlot-driven, with enticing red fruit and soft tannins, ready to enjoy without extended cellaring.
What it pairs with
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Duck confit
The wine's Merlot-driven softness and red fruit complement the richness of duck confit. -
Grilled pork ribs
Soft tannins and fresh fruit are a relaxed companion for slow-cooked or grilled pork ribs. -
Mild hard cheeses
Gentle tannins and easy fruit forwardness pair without tension with milder cheeses.
How to serve L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Duck confit, Grilled pork ribs, Mild hard cheeses. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen was introduced in 1982 alongside L'Ermitage as one of the estate's second wine options, produced from the Moulis appellation parcels. Its higher Merlot proportion compared to the grand vin provides earlier drinkability.
- 1982 — L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen introduced as a second wine from Moulis parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Château Chasse-Spleen
- Grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
- Classification
- Moulis-en-Médoc AOC
- Oak
- French oak, lower proportion new wood than grand vin
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €15-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen
What does L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen taste like?
On the nose, red fruit, plum, mild spice, light floral. On the palate, soft tannins, fresh red berry, easy mid-palate, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The approachable second wine of Chasse-Spleen from the Moulis AOC: Merlot-driven, with enticing red fruit and soft tannins, ready to enjoy without extended cellaring.
When should I drink L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen?
Duck confit is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork ribs and Mild hard cheeses. The wine's Merlot-driven softness and red fruit complement the richness of duck confit.
What grapes are in L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen?
The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot. The wine is classified as Moulis-en-Médoc AOC.