This vintage opens with a superb, brilliant ruby and purple hue. It’s very pleasant on the nose—fresh, with dominant notes of red berries—and on the palate, it’s fruity, supple, and enveloping, with lovely tannins. A charming wine, best enjoyed now while the fruit is at its peak— guaranteed to please!
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Eye
A brilliant ruby- and purple-hued color
Nose
Very pleasant and refreshing, with dominant notes of red berries
Palate
Fruity, smooth, with nice tannins—a charming wine to enjoy right away while it’s still fruity
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2021
Guard
3 to 4 years
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with cod fritters, spiced cod fillet, homemade lasagna, a platter of cold cuts, or even Touraine goat cheese
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Arnaud, who has been at the helm for several vintages now, is now in sole charge. The Clos-de-l’Olive and the Clos-de-l’Écho, the winery’s two flagship wines, are age-worthy wines that best express their terroir—the former with depth and the latter with power. Don’t overlook the “simple” René-Couly Chinon, a delightful wine that offers immediate pleasure.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
About the estate:
The Couly-Dutheil estate was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil; today it is run by Jacques Couly-Dutheil and his son Arnaud. With vineyards spanning nearly 94 hectares, including the prestigious Clos de l'Écho and Clos de l'Olive, a modern winery carved into the rock, and impressive 16th-century cellars located beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon wine region’s landscape. An essential reference.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE C. Published on March 3, 2020
Meh, I was hoping to find a Chinon again, but I was disappointed when I tasted it—it was unremarkable.
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Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on October 12, 2019
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Review by Mr. WILLIAM K. Posted on 10/10/2019
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Review by Mr. JEAN LUC L. Published on October 7, 2019
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Review and comment by Mr. MARK W. Posted on September 29, 2019
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Review and comment by Mr. GUILLAUME A. Published on July 16, 2019
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Review and comment by Mr. HENRI M. Published on May 26, 2019
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Review by Mr. VINCENT B. Posted on May 21, 2019
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