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-colored wine
Nose
Very pleasant and refreshing, with prominent notes of red berries
Palate
Fruity, smooth, with lovely tannins; a charming wine, best enjoyed now while the fruit is still fresh
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 the sole winemaker. 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” Chinon René-Couly—a delightful wine that offers immediate pleasure.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2* Stars (Remarkable 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 10th-century cellars located beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon wine-growing landscape. An essential reference.