Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Chimere |
Jaar | 2015 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Rhone |
Druif | Rhone Blend |
Inhoud | 1,5 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Voorraad | 1 |
The 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Chimère is a selection of Mourvèdre made by the Maurel brothers of Clos Saint Jean, oenologist Philippe Cambie, and Sine Qua Non genius Manfred Krankl. I believe there’s a touch of Grenache in the blend, as well as some Clairette and other varieties, but the bulk of this cuvée comes from the famed la Crau lieu-dit and is brought up all in demi-muids. It offers a beautiful perfume of sweet kirsch and blueberry fruit intermixed with loads of licorice, sweet spice, violets, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, super intense, sweetly fruited, perfumed, and complex, it’s a gorgeous 2015 that does everything right. Forget bottles for 4-6 years and it should keep for 2 to 3 decades.