Wallonia · Province of Hainaut
Chimay Grande Réserve · Barriques
For the 2026 Bourbon edition: oak, vanilla, caramel, blackberry and date.
- ALCOHOL / VOL.
- 10.5 %
- COLOUR
- Brown
This 10.5% Grande Réserve differs from Chimay Bleue through fermentation in wooden barrels. The Bourbon 2026 edition has a full, warming palate, with oak, vanilla and caramel alongside blackberry and date notes.
Flavour profile
From first glance to the finish
- Appearance
- Deep brown with a cream-coloured head.
- Aroma
- For the 2026 Bourbon edition: oak, vanilla, caramel, blackberry and date.
- Palate
- A full, oaky, warming palate; caramel sweetness, gentle bitterness and a creamy finish.
Craft and tradition
Recipe and brewing
Top-fermented at Scourmont Abbey. Bottling takes place at Baileux, with sugar and yeast added for bottle conditioning. This version also undergoes barrel fermentation.
The Bourbon 2026 edition uses Willet Pot Still Reserve bourbon barrels. These tasting notes apply to this edition; other vintages may differ.