"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)
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Eye
Deep ruby colour
Nose
Explosive, with aromas of black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), dried fruit, licorice and sweet spices.
Mouth
Generous, full-bodied, well-structured, well-balanced, full of finesse, with dense, promising tannins and superb fruit aromas.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to duck with orange and spices, roast mallard duck, capon stuffed with chestnuts, roast coq de bruyère, duck legs confit, or guinea fowl with peaches...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Arnaud, who has already been in charge for several vintages, is now alone at the helm. The clos-de-l'olive and clos-de-l'écho, the two peaks of the cellar, are wines for laying down that best reflect their terroir, with the former offering depth and the latter power. Don't overlook the "simple" chinon rené-couly, a great moment of immediate pleasure.
Guide Hachette des vins
Estate rated (guide 2026) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
About the domain :
Couly-Dutheil was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil, and is now run by Jacques Couly-Dutheil and his son Arnaud. With almost 94 hectares of vineyards, including the prestigious Clos de l'Écho and Clos de l'Olive, a modern cellar built into the rock and impressive 10th-century cellars beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon winegrowing landscape. A benchmark not to be missed.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
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. Juicy, smoky, it should be ready to go in 2024.
Vinous
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2018 Chinon Clos de L'Olive is impressive in its richness and scope, a testament to the vintage. It is full and creamy, with lots of ripe, sweet fruit [...].
Customer rating
4/5
on 13 reviews
Note and review by Mme CORINNE C. Published on 26/10/2025
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE A. Published on 14/09/2024
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Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 06/02/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARC T. Published on 24/10/2023
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Note and review by M. MARTIAL S. Published on 06/06/2023
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