Chimère Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a collaboration involving Manfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non, Philippe Cambie, and the Maurel brothers of Clos Saint Jean. Sources describe Chimère as a tiny-production project bottled exclusively in magnum, and the 2010 first release is described as largely Mourvèdre with small Grenache and white-variety components.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: 2010 source notes reference blueberries, charcoal, roasted herbs, scorched earth, floral tones and licorice.
- Palate: Full-bodied, super-intense and youthful in published reviews, with black and blue fruit liqueur character.
- Finish: Lush, creamy and very long, with floral and licorice persistence in the cited reviews.
Best For
Collectors of scarce Rhône magnums and buyers specifically seeking the first Chimère release.
Product Details
Producer: Chimère collaboration: Manfred Krankl, Philippe Cambie, Maurel brothers / Clos Saint Jean
Origin: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Vintage: 2010
Format: 1.5L magnum
Volume: 1.5L
Blend: 93% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache, remainder white varieties
Bottled: 26 April 2012
Production source: One 300-litre foudre
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