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Heritage de Chasse Spleen, Haut Medoc 2021
First, located in the heart of the Haut-Médoc appellation, Heritage de Chasse Spleen vineyard counts 20 hectares. They lay on sandy-gravel soils, resting on clay-limestone subsoils. The vines are aged between 5 and 35 years old.
Grape Varieties: Merlot (50%), Cabernet sauvignon (40%), Cabernet franc (8%), Petit verdot (2%).
Tasting Notes:
At first, the colour unveils a shining garnet red. Then complex and expressive, the nose releases scents of blackcurrant blossom and split wood. During aeration, the bouquet unveils delightful raspberry and black pepper notes. At last, a bold attack precedes a palate with a lively acidity. It which mingles perfectly with a variety of scents. The enduring finish entices with its aromatic richness.
Food Pairing recommendations: This Haut Medoc will be a great friend with cold cut platter or a Hard paste cheese platter with Tomme de Savoie. A delight with turkey but also fishes such as salmon fillet.
About the Vintage 2021 and the Harvest for Heritage de Chasse Spleen
A particularly wet and mild winter came before a warm March. As a result it advanced an early budburst in the vineyard.
Indeed, April was marked by severe frosts which impacted the vineyard. Then, flowering took place under rainy conditions. It was more even on the merlot vines than those of cabernet sauvignon. A seasonal summer saw periodic rains during the harvest, at full ripeness of the grapes.
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