This signature cuvée is the pride of the estate, crafted from a unique vineyard block selected from a special harvest. As the estate’s only cuvée aged in barrels, this dense, concentrated wine—with its superb deep garnet color—is highly expressive both on the nose and on the palate. Ripe black fruits, spices, and chocolate notes supported by an elegant tannic structure—this is undeniably a celebratory cuvée. It will be ready to enjoy with a spiced rack of lamb.
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Powerful and complex, with notes of dark fruit and chocolate
Palate
Dense, concentrated, and full-bodied. Beautiful, expressive fruit. A lovely, lingering structure of ripe tannins on the finish.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Drink before
2025-2030
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with spiced lamb chops, grilled pork chops or pork chops braised in a casserole with vegetables, roasted woodcock with wild mushrooms, squab with potatoes, or beef ribs with caramelized shallots...
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.