Chasse Spleen 1989 Case of 12 btl.

Today, the 1989 Château Chasse-Spleen has an unsurprising maturing hue, but it is still in possession of a good depth of red pigment. On the nose there is plenty of interest, as it shows aromas of rusty iron filings and violets. This is an attractive, mature perfume. The pleasure rolls on on the palate, which has a lovely style, gently tannic, and well integrated on the whole, with notes of dry, cedary wooden cabinets, but still with a little flourish of berry fruit which rounds out the nose as well. It has a slightly bitter presence, but is structured and clean. It is a wonderful food wine, showing a lean substance and a mildly complex flavour, with notes of violets, pepper and more. And it has a lovely, reserved textural quality. It finishes with a tannic, savoury flourish.

The second bottle showed a little more substance, more flesh and weight, and also a more convincing tannic grip that suggests that this wine will continue to do well in the cellar for a few years yet. Overall, both bottles were very approachable and gave much pleasure, but they have a little more in the bank yet, with a persistence of tannins on the finish, especially when considering the second bottle. Overall, very good indeed.