Rating: Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine) + Editor’s Choice, Gault Millau 15.5/20 (+Editor’s Choice), Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
“This white wine, the finest in the selection, highlights the appeal of Chinon wines of this color, which unfortunately remain relatively unknown. What a beautiful expression of Chenin in this 2010 vintage, combining body, freshness, and floral delicacy!” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2011)
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Eye
pale gold, crystal-clear color
Nose
Intense, bold, fresh, and very aromatic, with floral, mineral, and citrus notes
Palate
Fruity, delicate, smooth, and rich, with very refreshing and lingering aromas.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A déguster en apéritif, sur des crustacés : langoustines, homard et Saint-Jacques à la Crème, des poissons grillés et en sauce, des asperges...<br/>
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 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 with depth and the latter with power. Don’t overlook the “simple” René-Couly Chinon, a delightful wine that offers 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.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE W. Posted on July 5, 2013
Fresh and easy-drinking—the quintessential, delightful wine for enjoyment!!!!!
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Review by Mr. JEAN M. Posted on June 15, 2018
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Review by Mr. BENOIT S. Published on April 8, 2018
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Review by Mr. FABIEN D. Published on August 11, 2015
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Review by Mr. REMI C. Published on August 3, 2014
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Review by Mr. MARCEL J. Posted on April 24, 2013
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU L. Published on 02/27/2013
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN M. Published on September 15, 2012
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