Chasse-Spleen Moulis-en-Médoc 2009

93 points (16.5/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2009 shines with its sparkle and generous fruit, a seductive wine at the peak of seduction. (2011)"

92 points James Suckling: "Shows pretty plum and spice character, with full body, velvety tannins and a dried lemon and subtle fruit aftertaste. Rich and structured. Try in 2016. (3/2/12)"

92 points Chris Kissack (Winedoctor): "Now ten years old, this still displays a very dark core, with a thin rim of cherry red. The aromatics are quite enticing, rich in fruit at first, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, juniper and smoke, later showing more nuanced aromatics, with suggestions of green peppercorn, currant and grilled pip. This confident start is matched by a firm substance on the palate, cool and medium-bodied from the start, and persisting in this style through the middle and end, supported by a dry tannic grip and a slightly warming finish. Peppery and spicy, with a long, robust, warming length, this really needs more time to come good. (Dec 2019)"

90-92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Dense tannins over delicious blackberry juicy fruit. A finely structured wine, good freshness and sweet aftertaste. (Aug 2010)"

91 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2009 Chasse-Spleen has a simple, earthy bouquet, a little dustiness at first although that soon dissipates with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly soft tannin on the entry, moderate depth, well-judged acidity with a sandalwood and tobacco infused finish that has a spring in its step. A very fine for Chasse-Spleen, although not my personal favourite vintage. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Drink: 2020-2040. (Mar 2019)"

90 points Robert Parker: "Beautiful blueberry, black raspberry and cassis fruit as well as incense and graphite jump from the glass of this inky ruby/purple-colored wine. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, dense and rich, this is one of the stars of Moulis in 2009. Given its low acidity but abundant tannin, I suspect it could close down in a few years and last two decades. (Dec 2011)"

90 points Wine Spectator: "This polished, precise red exhibits delicious mulled black cherry, sleek cassis and dark plum fruit all inlaid with hints of toasted spice and mesquite. A nice flash of chalk helps give the finish cut. (3/31/12)"