\r\n \r\nOf the 2,000 hectares of Chinon vineyards, Domaine Couly-Dutheil alone vinifies almost 120 hectares, 90 of which are directly farmed. The vineyards are spread over three production terroirs: the gravel-sand plains on the banks of the Vienne river, which produce light, fruity thirst-quenching wines; the clay-silica slopes and plateaus, which produce fine, subtle wines; and the clay-limestone hillsides, which produce sumptuous AOC Chinon vins de garde. \r\n \r\n Domaine Couly-Dutheil also produces two benchmark Chinon cuvées: Clos de l'Olive and Clos de l'Echo, which will delight lovers of AOC Chinon wines with character.","More information on the ","Wine estates recommended by","Bettane & Desseauve","Guide Hachette des vins","Buy Couly-Dutheil wines at the best price on private sale!","Rated site","20463 reviews","from €99 on your 1st order","-20€","Access to sales!","Our latest sales of Domaine Couly-Dutheil wines","|","Rosé wine","Wine rated 3/5","3/5(1 avis)","cabernet franc","spicy","friand","barbecue","\"A beautiful deep pink colour for this aromatic, elegant and generous rosé, ideal for barbecues\".","Frivolous and charming, this wine will be your best companion for a convivial meal. An aromatic rosé with redcurrant and citrus aromas, fleshy and slightly spicy on the palate.","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon René Couly rosé 2024","More info","Sparkling wine","floral","finesse","desserts","\"An excellent companion for all your good times and to surprise the most curious!\"","Brut de Franc is a surprisingly traditional 100% Cabernet Franc. Its floral aromas are endowed with a beautiful delicacy. The attack is lively and refreshing, giving way to lovely acid notes on the palate. A harmonious cuvée, a must-discover!","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Quality sparkling wine Brut de Franc","White wine","fruity","elegant","ample","aperitif","\"Discover Chinon Blanc, a gastronomic cuvée for a wide range of accompaniments\".","\"Adorned in a beautiful light gold color with silvery highlights, this white wine is opulently fruity on the nose, with luscious notes of apricot and citrus. The full, generous palate is just as welcoming, carried by dapper fruity flavors in unison with the bouquet, before a round, savory finish. \"A delightful Chenin\", concludes the jury, and for a few more years to come.\" (Le Guide Hachette 2025).","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon blanc Les Chanteaux 2022","Red wine","Wine rated 4.2/5","4.2/5(5 avis)","powerful","structured","game","\"Racy, powerful, dense and tannic, a memorable echo...\"","\"A true Chinon institution, once owned by the parents of the great Rabelais, Clos de L'Écho asserts a presence of purity and intensity with this 2019 vintage. A presence refined by long vatting and gentle extraction of tannins. These silky, fine tannins support a Chinon centered on black fruits, very well-balanced, fleshy and long, with remarkable scope\". (Le Guide Hachette).","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Clos de L'Echo 2019","Wine rated 4/5","4/5(51 avis)","round-tipped","lamb mouse","\"Superb value for money for this well-fruited Chinon with character and balance\".","\"A superb bottle born on the clay-silica plots where Mouton, the horse of René Couly, Jacques' father, used to graze. In the glass, a Chinon of character, well-fruited (black fruit, hint of citrus) and finely spiced, long, rich and full-bodied on the palate, built on solid tannins.\" (Le Guide Hachette des Vins)","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon René Couly red 2018","4/5(1 avis)","(Notes vintage 2022)","chenin","mineral","crunchy","\"Accessible and fresh, this Chenin is ideal for convivial aperitifs!\"","From rare limestone terroirs on the hillsides of Chinon, this white combines greedy fruitiness, crispness and minerality. A white Chinon that dares to combine roundness, liveliness, generosity and freshness.","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon blanc Le 100% Chenin 2023","4.2/5(4 avis)","black fruits","\"Wine Enthusiat awarded Baronnie Madeleine 2018 top marks at its special Loire Valley tasting!\"","\"Here's a sure bet, a very strongChinon personality! On the nose, aromas of Darjeeling tea, crushed and driedviolets , white mushroom, sawdust and black plum. Delicatetannins envelop ripe fruit, which remains full of life, right through to the end of the tasting.\" (Wine Enthusiast 2024)","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon La Baronnie Madeleine red 2018","4.2/5(12 avis)","success","\"A typically Loire Valley cuvée where elegance and complexity are the key words\".","\"A unique terroir wine, it is ripe and unctuous. The wine has the power of its alcohol while showing layers of tannins and dense black fruits. The wine is juicy, smoky and should be ready to go in 2024.\" (Wine Enthusiast)","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Clos de l'Olive 2018","4/5(2 avis)","cold meats","quality-price","A pleasure wine par excellence, this beautifully fruity cuvée evokes blackcurrant and raspberry on the nose, with great finesse and elegance. Full-bodied and round on the palate, with mellow tannins and aromatic intensity. A Chinon of choice, the archetypal wine for pleasure!","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon La Diligence 2017","Wine rated 3.5/5","3.5/5(14 avis)","grilled meat","no added sulfur","buddy wine","\"You read \"pur sans\" and not \"pur sang\" on the label: a chinon without added sulfite, which immediately shows its personality through a brilliant crimson color and a pleasant concentration of ripe fruit enhanced by spices. Intense fruitiness continues on the round, supple palate, with fine, discreet tannins that add to its elegance\". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Pur Sans (no added sulfur) 2020","Wine rated 4.3/5","4.3/5(3 avis)","complex","concentrate","\"An extremely elegant vintage\".","This signature cuvée is the pride of the estate, with its unique Clos made from a special selection of grapes. The estate's only barrel-aged cuvée, this dense, concentrated wine with its superb deep garnet color is highly expressive on the nose and palate. Ripe black fruits, spices, chocolate notes, supported by an elegant tannic structure, this is an undeniably festive cuvée. A perfect match for a spicy lamb chop.","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Clos de l'Echo Crescendo 2015","3.5/5(8 avis)","This cuvée opens with a superb, brilliant ruby/purple color. The nose is very pleasant, fresh and dominated by red berries, and the palate is fruity, supple and coated with lovely tannins. A charming wine, to drink now on the fruit, for guaranteed pleasure!","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Les Gravières d'Amador Abbé de Turpenay 2016","Wine rated 4.5/5","4.5/5(6 avis)","\"Le Clos de l'Écho is a veritable monument in the Chinon region, and this 2010 vintage seduces with its velvety, deep garnet-red color. This natural elegance is reflected in the nose, with its distinctive scents of red fruit and bell pepper. A fresh attack is followed by an ample palate built on silky tannins\". (Guide Hachette des Vins)","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Clos de l'Echo 2010 (Magnum)","3.5/5(4 avis)","This fine-bubbled sparkling wine is made using the traditional method, and is 100% Cabernet Franc. It has a lovely pale gold color, a nose of fine, flowery aromas, and a tangy, powerful mouthfeel. A good companion for moments of pleasure! ","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Brut de Franc","3.5/5(2 avis)","Crescendo reveals a deep garnet-red color with ruby highlights, and an expressive nose with aromas of black fruits, enhanced by chocolate nuances. Supple, voluminous and fruity, the palate offers a framework of ripe tannins that linger on a superb finish... A success!","Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Crescendo 2010","View more wines","An expert selection","The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).","Direct from the estates","For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.","Wines at the best price","You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.","Best prices","Secure payment","Careful delivery","Customer service","Contact","Delivery","Help/FAQ","GTC","Privacy policy","Wine news","1jour1vin Reviews","Download application","Navigation problems","Manage my cookies","Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, and should be consumed in moderation.","1jour1vin - 2025"]}
Domaine Couly-Dutheil was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil, then developed by René Couly. Thanks to the quality of its terroirs, this four-generation family-run business enjoys an undisputed reputation in the Chinon vineyards, producing top-quality AOC Chinon wines.
Of the 2,000 hectares of Chinon vineyards, Domaine Couly-Dutheil alone vinifies almost 120 hectares, 90 of which are directly farmed. The vineyards are spread over three production terroirs: the gravel-sand plains on the banks of the Vienne river, which produce light, fruity thirst-quenching wines; the clay-silica slopes and plateaus, which produce fine, subtle wines; and the clay-limestone hillsides, which produce sumptuous AOC Chinon vins de garde.
Domaine Couly-Dutheil also produces two benchmark Chinon cuvées: Clos de l'Olive and Clos de l'Echo, which will delight lovers of AOC Chinon wines with character.
"A beautiful deep pink colour for this aromatic, elegant and generous rosé, ideal for barbecues".
Frivolous and charming, this wine will be your best companion for a convivial meal. An aromatic rosé with redcurrant and citrus aromas, fleshy and slightly spicy on the palate.
"An excellent companion for all your good times and to surprise the most curious!"
Brut de Franc is a surprisingly traditional 100% Cabernet Franc. Its floral aromas are endowed with a beautiful delicacy. The attack is lively and refreshing, giving way to lovely acid notes on the palate. A harmonious cuvée, a must-discover!
"Discover Chinon Blanc, a gastronomic cuvée for a wide range of accompaniments".
"Adorned in a beautiful light gold color with silvery highlights, this white wine is opulently fruity on the nose, with luscious notes of apricot and citrus. The full, generous palate is just as welcoming, carried by dapper fruity flavors in unison with the bouquet, before a round, savory finish. "A delightful Chenin", concludes the jury, and for a few more years to come." (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
"Racy, powerful, dense and tannic, a memorable echo..."
"A true Chinon institution, once owned by the parents of the great Rabelais, Clos de L'Écho asserts a presence of purity and intensity with this 2019 vintage. A presence refined by long vatting and gentle extraction of tannins. These silky, fine tannins support a Chinon centered on black fruits, very well-balanced, fleshy and long, with remarkable scope". (Le Guide Hachette).
"Superb value for money for this well-fruited Chinon with character and balance".
"A superb bottle born on the clay-silica plots where Mouton, the horse of René Couly, Jacques' father, used to graze. In the glass, a Chinon of character, well-fruited (black fruit, hint of citrus) and finely spiced, long, rich and full-bodied on the palate, built on solid tannins." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins)
"Accessible and fresh, this Chenin is ideal for convivial aperitifs!"
From rare limestone terroirs on the hillsides of Chinon, this white combines greedy fruitiness, crispness and minerality. A white Chinon that dares to combine roundness, liveliness, generosity and freshness.
"Wine Enthusiat awarded Baronnie Madeleine 2018 top marks at its special Loire Valley tasting!"
"Here's a sure bet, a very strongChinon personality! On the nose, aromas of Darjeeling tea, crushed and driedviolets , white mushroom, sawdust and black plum. Delicatetannins envelop ripe fruit, which remains full of life, right through to the end of the tasting." (Wine Enthusiast 2024)
"A typically Loire Valley cuvée where elegance and complexity are the key words".
"A unique terroir wine, it is ripe and unctuous. The wine has the power of its alcohol while showing layers of tannins and dense black fruits. The wine is juicy, smoky and should be ready to go in 2024." (Wine Enthusiast)
A pleasure wine par excellence, this beautifully fruity cuvée evokes blackcurrant and raspberry on the nose, with great finesse and elegance. Full-bodied and round on the palate, with mellow tannins and aromatic intensity. A Chinon of choice, the archetypal wine for pleasure!
"You read "pur sans" and not "pur sang" on the label: a chinon without added sulfite, which immediately shows its personality through a brilliant crimson color and a pleasant concentration of ripe fruit enhanced by spices. Intense fruitiness continues on the round, supple palate, with fine, discreet tannins that add to its elegance". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)
This signature cuvée is the pride of the estate, with its unique Clos made from a special selection of grapes. The estate's only barrel-aged cuvée, this dense, concentrated wine with its superb deep garnet color is highly expressive on the nose and palate. Ripe black fruits, spices, chocolate notes, supported by an elegant tannic structure, this is an undeniably festive cuvée. A perfect match for a spicy lamb chop.
This cuvée opens with a superb, brilliant ruby/purple color. The nose is very pleasant, fresh and dominated by red berries, and the palate is fruity, supple and coated with lovely tannins. A charming wine, to drink now on the fruit, for guaranteed pleasure!
"Le Clos de l'Écho is a veritable monument in the Chinon region, and this 2010 vintage seduces with its velvety, deep garnet-red color. This natural elegance is reflected in the nose, with its distinctive scents of red fruit and bell pepper. A fresh attack is followed by an ample palate built on silky tannins". (Guide Hachette des Vins)
This fine-bubbled sparkling wine is made using the traditional method, and is 100% Cabernet Franc. It has a lovely pale gold color, a nose of fine, flowery aromas, and a tangy, powerful mouthfeel. A good companion for moments of pleasure!
Crescendo reveals a deep garnet-red color with ruby highlights, and an expressive nose with aromas of black fruits, enhanced by chocolate nuances. Supple, voluminous and fruity, the palate offers a framework of ripe tannins that linger on a superb finish... A success!