Cave of Bonnieux - Douce Chimère Luberon

Cave of BonnieuxDouce Chimère Luberon

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Douce Chimère Luberon of Cave of Bonnieux is a red wine from the region of Luberon of Rhone Valley.
This wine generally goes well with

Details and technical informations about Cave of Bonnieux's Douce Chimère Luberon.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Alvarinho

The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Douce Chimère Luberon - 2016
In the top 100 of of Luberon wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Douce Chimère Luberon - 2015
In the top 100 of of Luberon wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Douce Chimère Luberon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Luberon wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Douce Chimère Luberon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Luberon wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Douce Chimère Luberon from Cave of Bonnieux are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2012

Informations about the Cave of Bonnieux

The winery offers 37 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Luberon in the region of Rhone Valley

The Cave of Bonnieux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 80000 of of France wines
In the top 8500 of of Luberon wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Luberon

The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Smooth

Said of a wine that has a mouthfeel reminiscent of the creamy texture of fats.

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