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Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon blanc Le 100% Chenin 2023

Name: Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Blanc: 100% Chenin 2023
Brand: Couly-Dutheil Estate
Rating: 4.3 (12 reviews)

Chinon blanc|White wine

4.3/5 (12 customers)

91/100

Decanter

(2022 Vintage Notes)

Chenin

fruity

mineral

crunchy

"This approachable and refreshing Chenin is perfect for a fun and friendly happy hour!"

Produced from rare limestone terroirs on the hillsides of Chinon, this white wine combines rich fruitiness, crispness, and minerality. A white Chinon that dares to strike a surprising balance between roundness, liveliness, fullness, and freshness.

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Estate

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Vintage

Le 100% Chenin

Vintage

2023

Designation

Chinon blanc

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin

Terroirs

Rare limestone terroirs located on the hillsides of the Chinon region

Viticulture

Thoughtful and environmentally friendly

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Making

The grapes are sorted on the vine, followed by direct pressing with juice selection, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts, and malolactic fermentation carried out

Livestock Farming

Aged on fine lees for 5 months

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Golden yellow, brilliant color

Nose

Fruity and rich

Palate

Crisp, fresh, and mineral-driven

Serve

At 10°C

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with a nice platter of cold cuts and cheese, or with tapas...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Arnaud, who has been at the helm for several vintages now, is now solely in charge. The Clos-de-l’Olive and the Clos-de-l’Écho—the winery’s two flagship wines—are wines for aging that best express their terroir: the former with depth, and the latter with power. Don’t overlook the “simple” René-Couly Chinon, a delightful source of immediate pleasure.

Decanter

Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide): 2* Stars (Remarkable 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 10th-century cellars located beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon wine-growing landscape. A must-visit destination.

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 12 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. SAMUEL S. Posted on 12/14/2025

I was very surprised by the quality of this wine—and even more so by its very reasonable price for such a top-notch wine. The nose offers notes of Granny Smith apple, flint, honey-scented flowers, and pear. And on the palate, it’s all about freshness and vibrancy—well done!