"The Clos de l'Echo 2020 vineyard is emblematic: situated in the center of Chinon, opposite the town's famous fortress, it benefits from a unique location, but is also one of the appellation's most renowned wines. Rich, ripe and full-bodied. Supple on the palate, with a powerful current of tannins and a concentration that drives it forward, this is a great wine. The warmth of the vintage contributes to the sensation of volume (it's also 14.5% alcohol, which is a little high). Aromas of ripe raspberries, blackberries, dark chocolate and spice linger on the long finish." (Vinous)
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Eye
Deep ruby colour
Nose
Enchanting, powerful and complex, with aromas of black fruits and spices.
Mouth
Generous, full-bodied, structured and balanced, with dense, promising tannins and superb fruit aromas.
Serve
Between 15 et 18°C
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to pheasant casserole, herb-crusted rack of lamb, wild boar with cranberries, braised chuck of beef...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Arnaud, who has already been in charge for several vintages, is now alone at the helm. The clos-de-l'olive and clos-de-l'écho, the two peaks of the cellar, are wines for laying down that best reflect their terroir, with the former offering depth and the latter power. Don't overlook the "simple" chinon rené-couly, a great moment of immediate pleasure.
Guide Hachette des vins
Estate rated (guide 2026) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
About the domain :
Couly-Dutheil was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil, and is now run by Jacques Couly-Dutheil and his son Arnaud. With almost 94 hectares of vineyards, including the prestigious Clos de l'Écho and Clos de l'Olive, a modern cellar built into the rock and impressive 10th-century cellars beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon winegrowing landscape. A benchmark not to be missed.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The Clos de l'Echo 2020 vineyard is emblematic: located in the center of Chinon, opposite the town's famous fortress, it benefits from a unique location, but is also one of the appellation's most renowned wines. Rich, ripe and full-bodied. Supple on the palate, with a powerful current of tannins and a concentration that drives it forward, this is a great wine. The warmth of the vintage contributes to the sensation of volume (it's also 14.5% alcohol, which is a little high). Aromas of ripe raspberries, blackberries, dark chocolate and spice linger on the long finish. The 2020 is an intense wine, but lacks a little finesse at this level of maturity.
Concours international des Cabernets
Wine rated (guide 2024) Gold Medal
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