2017 Cotes du Roussillon Chimeres
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Coming from Maury and a blend of 40% Grenache and 30% each of Carignan and Syrah, the deep purple colored 2017 Chimeres is a sensational wine in every sense. Kirsch, blueberries, blackberries, crushed rocks, and violet notes all flow to a full-bodied, pure, layered 2017 that’s packed with character, yet stays pure, focused, and perfectly balanced. This cuvée is brought up in equal parts concrete tank and demi-muid, and comes all from black slate soils. Buy a case and drink it over the coming 4-6 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
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The 2017 Chimeres is a ripe, dark-fruited wine loaded with cola, spice and black cherry notes. It's rich and earthy on the palate, with ample weight, supple tannins and just enough freshness to make the finish sing. It should have enough extract to last several years in the cellar, but I'd drink it on the young side, while it still hangs on to the fruit.