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Château de Coulaine - Chinon La Diablesse 2004

Château de Coulaine - Chinon La Diablesse 2004

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3/5 (3 customers)

Notes: RVF 16/20
A blend from various plots, where clay-limestone soils make up 80% of the mix and the remainder consists of clay-siliceous soils, the La Diablesse cuvée is a wine with a delicate aromatic range and good structure, where the fruitiness pleasantly dominates and the oak blends in deliciously. A bewitching cuvée to enjoy right now!

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Estate

Château de Coulaine

Vintage

La Diablesse

Vintage

2004

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Regions

80% clay-limestone and 20% millarges

Viticulture

vineyard cultivated organically

Grape Harvest

manually packed in boxes

Winemaking

Traditional method using indigenous yeasts, with slow malolactic fermentation in barrels following alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in 400-liter oak barrels; 1/3 new, 1/3 used for two vintages, and 1/3 used for three vintages

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby-red dress

Nose

nose with subtle aromatic notes

Palate

Well-structured, the fruitiness is particularly pronounced; the woodiness, still slightly present, will fade away

Serve

at 18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2011

Drink before

2014

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy these wines with regional cuisine and game dishes to appreciate their warmth and smoothness. Gastronomic delights include oxtail tian, truffle-stuffed chicken, and wild boar ham in wine lees...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

The new generation at the helm of Bonnaventure—Jean and Tatiana—is taking this historic estate to new heights in the finest possible way. The age of the vines and the shift toward organic farming are contributing to the growing success of this estate, which offers excellent value for money. A highly recommended selection from a reputable producer.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The estate has been in the Bonnaventure family since the Middle Ages, when the vines of the historic vineyard at Château de Turpenay were first planted. In 1988, Étienne and Pascale de Bonnaventure undertook the expansion of the estate. They revived the spirit of the great wines of Beaumont, the first step of the Chinon appellation on the Loire side, where the Cabernets, under a more oceanic influence, gain delicacy and finesse of fruit compared to those from the eastern part of the appellation. Château de Coulaine now produces a brilliant range of organic Chinons that combine fresh fruit with elegant texture. The vintages do not obscure the expression of the terroirs: the suppleness (Beaumont clay and silica) in Château de Coulaine and the slender freshness of the clay-limestone soils in Les Picasses, the sunny density in Clos de Turpenay (south-facing), and the chalky character of La Diablesse (in its old-vine version, north-facing). In place since January 2017, Jean de Bonnaventure, the son of Étienne and Pascale, has provided new momentum to define these meticulous and precise wines while preserving a unique soul and sensibility. The faithful expression of the latest vintages deserves a second star.

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Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer rating

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3/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review by Mr. THOMAS L. Posted on 12/21/2014

A "natural" wine with a beautiful aromatic structure and fine, elegant tannins. Can be cellared for 10–15 years.

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Review by Mr. LAURENT F. Published on September 3, 2013

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Review by Mr. CYRILLE A. Published on 11/17/2012

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