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Jean Pierre Foubet is the managing director of and chief communicator for Ch\\xe2teau Chasse-Spleen, the best estate in Moulis appellation of the M\\xe9doc. His wife, Celine Villars-Foubet is the owner of the estate, and together they have brought this ch\\xe2teau to new heights in quality and prestige.\\xa0
Photo: Jean Pierre Foubet. Credit: ROLAND COIFFE & ASSOCI\\xc9S
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According to Jane Anson, in her book \\u201cInside Bordeaux\\u201d:
\\u201cOne of the star estates of Moulis, Chasse-Spleen is one of only two that I can think of that would have a fair chance of being recognized if the 1855 ranking were to be carried out today\\u201d
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With their modern outlook, but respect for tradition, they have kept the wine on a path of constant improvement. They have transformed their ch\\xe2teau into a natural and man-made paradise, one that marries tradition with modernity in the form of art. From the barrel room, to the grounds, to the art gallery, and the accommodations for guests, Chasse-Spleen is a model for how to bring a ch\\xe2teau into the 21st century.
C\\xe9line and Jean-Pierre\\u2019s personalities, hospitality, and passion show through and it makes the experience of the wines so special, as I found out when I had the pleasure of staying there and spending an evening sipping the unbelievable wine, eating a delicious meal, and having so much fun and many, many laughs with the two of them in 2022.
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Jean Pierre joins to tell us about Moulis, Chasse-Spleen, and explains some things to me that I always wanted to ask!
Photo: Jean Pierre Foubet and me, June 2022. Credit: WFNP
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Here are some of topics Jean-Pierre and I discuss:
Jean-Pierre talks about the Moulis-en-M\\xe9doc appellation, of which he is the head:
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Then we discuss Chasse-Spleen, an unofficial Grand Cru of the M\\xe9doc.
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Chateau Chasse-Spleen, Credit: Moulis.com
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The Chai (pronounced shay) at Chasse-Spleen. Credit Chasse-Spleen
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This was a great conversation with one of the top ch\\xe2teau of the M\\xe9doc. Once you try Chasse-Spleen, you\\u2019ll see why it is such a special wine, that rivals top Medoc wines.
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A special thanks to Jean Pierre and C\\xe9line for their hospitality and again to the Wines of M\\xe9doc and Carole Vidal for the trip there last year, where I was able to visit Chasse Spleen.
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