"The 2016 Chasse-Spleen has a very elegant bouquet with neatly integrated oak, the terroir really showing through here, hints of cedar and smoke emerging with time. The palate is fresh as a button on the entry. It is cut through with a superb line of acidity that engenders superb tension, the tannins firm but fine with a subtle marine influence towards the persistent finish. This is a fabulous Chasse-Spleen, the best I have ever tasted from the estate. It could end up at the top of by banded score." -Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson
JR16
"Deep crimson. Much the most fragrant of the Moulis and Listrac 2016s tasted today. And the most delicate in tannin structure. Dusty dry finesse with leafy black fruit to add freshness on the finish."
Decanter
D92
"Classic Cabernet-based Médoc with dark fruit, blackcurrant and graphite. Juicy, fresh with tannic drive. Drinking Window 2023 - 2034."
Wine Enthusiast
WE93
"Barrel Sample. This wine is soft and ripe, with finely integrated tannins. The acidity gives it a great lift, and is framed by those fine, dusty tannins."
