Chateau Chasse Spleen 2005
Château Chasse-Spleen is located in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, in the Bordeaux wine region. The estate was formed in 1820, when the Grand Poujeaux estate was split into two parts: Poujeaux Gressier and Poujeaux-Castaing. The latter was renamed Chasse-Spleen in 1863 following other divisions. The name refers to the quality of the wine and its ability to "dispel spleen", a phrase said to have been uttered by Lord Byron during his visit to Poujeaux-Castaing in 1821. The estate has also been linked to the French poet Baudelaire , known for his main work, Les Fleurs du Mal which contains many works titled "Spleen". The estate was purchased by Jacques Merlaut in 1976 and has been managed since 2000 by his granddaughter, Céline Villars .
Chasse-Spleen 2005 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (20%) and Petit Verdot (7%) . The wine is aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new. The 2005 vintage for Bordeaux was exemplary : a warm start to the growing season saw both successful bud break and flowering. After a period of drought, moisture arrived at just the right time, with soothing rains in August and September, followed by warm, sunny days and cool, refreshing nights, which were crucial in preserving essential acidity and flavors. Grapes.
Grapes: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
