This vintage opens with a superb, brilliant ruby and purple hue. It has a very pleasant, fresh nose dominated by red berries, and a fruity, supple palate with lovely, well-integrated 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 a dominant note of red berries
Palate
Fruity, smooth, with nice 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
Pairs perfectly with cod fritters, spiced cod fillet, homemade lasagna, a platter of cold cuts, or Touraine goat cheese
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional 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 through depth and the latter through power. Don’t overlook the “simple” René-Couly Chinon, a delightful wine offering 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.