Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 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: 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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1982: L'Oratoire de Chasse-Spleen introduced as a second wine from Moulis parcels

Facts

Producer
Château Chasse-Spleen · visiting guide
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.

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