Chasse Spleen Bordeaux Blanc 2022

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Pale yellow and tender green. Melon of Spain, white flower, with a hint of smoke. Vivid attack, nice fatness, tensed middle and a long carambola finish.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Château Chasse-Spleen boasts a rich and storied history, with its origins tracing back to the 18th century as part of a much larger estate, Château Grand-Poujeaux. Due to inheritances and divisions, the property eventually became the independent estate known today as Chasse-Spleen in the 1860s. The name, which means "to chase away the blues" or "to dispel melancholy," has a poetic origin. One popular theory attributes it to a visit from Lord Byron in 1821, who allegedly remarked, "What a remedy to remove the spleen!" Another story credits the name to the painter Odilon Redon, a neighbor and illustrator of Charles Baudelaire's poem "Spleen."

After a period of German ownership and confiscation during World War I, the modern era of the château began in 1976 when it was purchased by the renowned negociant Jacques Merlaut. Under his guidance and the passionate management of his daughter, Bernadette Villars, and her husband, the estate underwent significant improvements in both the vineyards and winemaking facilities. Following their tragic deaths in 1992, the estate has been managed by their daughters, Claire and Céline Villars-Foubet, who have continued to elevate the wine's quality. This long-standing commitment to excellence has cemented Chasse-Spleen's reputation as a top Moulis-en-Médoc producer, consistently punching above its weight.