“A unique terroir wine, it is ripe and velvety. The wine displays the power of its alcohol while revealing layers of tannins and dense black fruit. It is juicy and smoky and should be ready to drink by 2024.” (Wine Enthusiast)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Explosive, with aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), dried fruits, licorice, and mild spices
Palate
Generous, full-bodied, well-structured, balanced, and refined, with dense, promising tannins and superb fruit aromas
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with duck à l’orange with spices, roasted mallard, chestnut-stuffed capon, roasted heather cock, duck confit, or guinea fowl with peaches...
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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A unique terroir wine, it is ripe and velvety. The wine displays the power of its alcohol while revealing layers of tannins and dense black fruit. Juicy and smoky, it should be ready to drink starting in 2024.
Vinous
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2018 Chinon Clos de L'Olive is impressive for its richness and depth, reflecting the vintage. It is full-bodied and creamy, with plenty of ripe, sweet fruit [...]