Notes: Gold Medal (Lys d'Or) at the 2011 Loire Wine Competition
La Diligence is the quintessential indulgent Chinon . Garnet color with mauve highlights, a lovely, fruity nose: blackcurrant, raspberry, followed by a fruity, full-bodied, and round palate with well-integrated tannins and beautiful aromatic intensity. Indulgence and pleasure await with this superb 2010!
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Eye
a beautiful garnet color with mauve highlights
Nose
A lovely, fruity nose: blackcurrant, raspberry
Palate
full-bodied, round, with mellow tannins, aromatic, and a good mouthfeel
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des grillades au barbecue, de l'agneau, du porc, du veau...<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
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. ERIC L. Posted on April 24, 2013
A quintessential Chinon. Simple, fruity, and smooth...
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Review by Mr. BERTRAND S. Published on April 25, 2018
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Review by Mr. JACQUES M. Posted on June 25, 2017
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER C. Published on 10/24/2012
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