Château Chasse-Spleen

Long viewed as the leading cru of Moulis, the estate's viticultural history is documented back to 1560, and possibly before.

The estate was divided in 1822 due to inheritance complications, with half the property becoming Château Gressier-Grand-Poujeaux, and the remainder being passed to the Castaing family.

[3] After maintaining the reputation of the wine for several decades, Chasse-Spleen was sold in 1976 to a consortium controlled by the Merlaut family,[3] eventual owners of châteaux including Gruaud-Larose, Ferrière, Citran and Haut-Bages-Libéral.

[6] After changing career from teacher to winemaker, Jacques Merlaut's daughter Bernadette Villars and her husband took control of the estate and with the collaboration of Professor Émile Peynaud, great improvements to the facilities and quality of wine followed.

[7] The vineyard area extends 80 hectares, with the grape varieties of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot.