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Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon René Couly rouge 2020

Name: Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon René Couly Red 2020
Brand: Couly-Dutheil Estate
Price: 13.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (9 reviews)

Chinon|Red wine

4.1/5 (9 customers)

90/100

Vinous

Cabernet Franc

round and flexible

barbecue

lamb shanks

"Great value for this distinctive Chinon"

“René Couly 2020 is round and ripe, with a richness of tannins that intensifies on the finish and coats the palate. It is full-bodied, with plenty of substance, suggesting low yields. Dark fruit is accompanied by spicy and herbaceous notes in an intense finish. It can be enjoyed now with hearty dishes, but it will continue to develop over the next decade thanks to its concentration and tannic structure.” (Vinous)

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Estate

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Vintage

René Couly

Vintage

2020

Designation

Chinon

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc

Regions

Flint-clay soils

Viticulture

Thoughtful and environmentally friendly

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Complete destemming, fermentation with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature, aging in vats for approximately 20 days

Livestock Farming

In a stainless steel tank

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Ruby-garnet color

Nose

Fruity, with aromas of blackberry and black cherry, and notes of forest floor

Palate

Round, velvety, and aromatic

Serve

At 15-17°C

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with poultry or red meat, offal (calf sweetbreads, calf liver, calf kidneys), a rack of lamb with chanterelle mushrooms, braised lamb shoulder, coq au vin...

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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 age-worthy wines 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.

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. An essential reference.

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

The 2020 René Couly is round and ripe, with a richness of tannins that intensifies on the finish and coats the palate. It is full-bodied and substantial, suggesting low yields. Dark fruit is accompanied by spicy and herbaceous notes in an intense finish. It can be enjoyed now with hearty dishes, but it will continue to develop over the next decade thanks to its concentration and tannic structure.

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 9 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on January 11, 2026

This Chinon from the estate never disappoints, thanks to its opulent and highly expressive palate, which unfolds against a full-bodied and velvety structure, featuring polished and refined tannins, and just the right amount of liveliness to enhance the subtly spicy fruitiness of its lovely finish. We also appreciate its elegant presentation and consistent pricing. A pure delight when paired with honey-glazed veal liver skewers. Rating = 4.2.