The ultimate wine for pure enjoyment, this beautifully fruity wine offers aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry on the nose, with great finesse and elegance. On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, supported by smooth tannins and a lovely aromatic intensity. A top-notch Chinon— the quintessential wine for pure enjoyment!
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Eye
Garnet-colored dress
Nose
Pleasant and fruity, with aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry
Palate
Full-bodied, round, aromatic, with a good mouthfeel and well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, grilled meats, veal kidneys, salted pork with lentils, duck confit, or even grilled andouille sausage...
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.