"The Clos de l'Echo 2020 vineyard is iconic: located in the heart of Chinon, facing the town's famous fortress, it enjoys a unique setting, but it is also one of the appellation's most renowned wines. It is rich, ripe, and full-bodied. Supple on the palate, with a powerful surge of tannins and a concentration that drives it forward, it is a great wine. The warmth of the vintage contributes to the sensation of volume (it also has an alcohol content of 14.5%, which is a bit high). Aromas of ripe raspberries, blackberries, dark chocolate, and spices linger in the long finish.” (Vinous)
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
Captivating, powerful, and complex, with aromas of dark fruit and spices
Palate
Generous, full-bodied, well-structured, balanced, with dense, promising tannins and superb fruit aromas
Serve
Between 15 et 18°C
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with pheasant in a casserole, rack of lamb in a herb crust, wild boar with cranberries, braised beef chuck...
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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The Clos de l'Echo 2020 vineyard is iconic: situated in the heart of Chinon, facing the town’s famous fortress, it enjoys a unique location, but it is also one of the appellation’s most renowned wines. It is rich, ripe, and full-bodied. Supple on the palate, with a powerful surge of tannins and a concentration that drives it forward, it is a great wine. The warmth of the vintage contributes to the sensation of volume (it also has an alcohol content of 14.5%, which is a bit high). Aromas of ripe raspberries, blackberries, dark chocolate, and spices linger in the long finish. The 2020 is an intense wine, but it lacks a bit of finesse at this stage of maturity.
Concours international des Cabernets
Wine rated (2024 guide) Gold Medal
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 12/28/2025
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