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2018 Chimere, Chateauneuf du Pape, Magnum (1.5L) [Sine Qua Non & Clos St Jean] 2018 1.5L OWC
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96JD
Critic key
JD = Jeb Dunnuck
- Rating
- JD96
- Producer
- Sine Qua Non
- Vintage
- 2018
- Region
- Rhone
- Appellation
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape
- Country
- France
- Format
- Magnum
- Volume
- 1500mL
- ABV
- 15.7
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
Chimere, Chateauneuf du Pape - A challenging year for the appellation, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a Mourvèdre dominated release that's put together by California superstar Manfred Krankl and the incredible team at Clos Saint Jean. Released only in magnum (it's a tiny production cuvée), it reveals a translucent ruby/purple hue to go with a beautiful perfume of black raspberries, kirsch, orange blossom, candied violets, and peppery garrigue-like nuances. Gorgeous on the palate as well, it shows a medium to full-bodied, incredibly seamless style carrying polished tannins, a layered, elegant mouthfeel, good overall freshness (I'm sure the acidity is low), and a great finish. It unquestionably ranks with the top wines in the vintage and should drink brilliantly over the coming 10-15 years.