“Here’sa sure bet—a wine with a very strongpersonality from Chinon! On the nose, aromas of Darjeeling tea, crushed and driedviolets , white mushrooms, sawdust, and black plums.Delicate tannins envelop ripe fruit that remains full of life right through to the finish.” (Wine Enthusiast 2024)
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Eye
Garnet and ruby hues
Nose
Straightforward, elegant, and intense, with notes of ripe black fruit and spices
Palate
Harmonious, fruity, and rich, with silky, well-integrated tannins
Serve
Between 15 et 18°C
Open
Pour into a carafe 30 minutes beforehand
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with coq au vin, wild duck à l'orange, rack of lamb with chanterelle mushrooms, rib of beef with caramelized shallots, creamed spinach, Comté or Cantal 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 92/100 (Wonderful wine)
About the wine:
The 2018 Chinon La Baronnie Madeleine is very intense and aromatic, with a fruity and floral nose revealing aromas of perfectly ripe cherry, stewed blackberry, and blackcurrant. Bottled at 15% ABV, it is a very rich, round, intense Cabernet Franc—almost port-like—with massive power and tannins that are nonetheless fine and not at all drying. It is a charming Chinon, almost Languedoc-like, that is quite respectable [...] I am sure many readers will appreciate this generous, intensely fruity, elegant, and somewhat smoky style.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Here’s a sure bet—a wine with a very strong personality from Chinon! On the nose, aromas of Darjeeling tea, crushed and dried violets, white mushrooms, sawdust, and black plums. Delicate tannins envelop ripe fruit that remains vibrant right through to the finish.
Vinous
Wine rated 91/100
About the wine:
The 2018 Chinon Baronnie Madeleine is a full-bodied, powerful wine sourced from two vineyards located on the clay-limestone plateau of Chinon. This was a warm vintage, so you can expect well-ripened fruit, succulence, and a good alcohol content (14.5%) that adds richness. It retains its red fruit character, but there’s also a hint of riper black cherry, along with a peppery note and a touch of green. The acidity is surprisingly refreshing given the fruit’s ripeness.