Here is an exceptional vintage, a true rarity! A wine of great intensity, offering beautiful notes of leather, tobacco, and coffee on the nose... The palate is full-bodied and still fresh despite its age. A great bottle that has retained all its elegance and character. A must-have!
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Eye
still a beautiful, deep color
Nose
strong scents, leather, tobacco, coffee...
Palate
full-bodied, still fresh...
Serve
decant at 15-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with roasted or spit-roasted poultry, or a grilled or roasted cut of beef...
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
3.7/5
based on 15 reviews
Review by Mr. ADRIEN O. Published on 12/30/2014
On the nose, tobacco and leather are indeed very prominent. On the palate, it is a well-balanced wine with fine tannins and a lovely finish. A fine bottle to enjoy right away.
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Review by Mr. Boris D. Posted on February 13, 2014
Bottle with a cork :-(
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS J. Posted on 11/28/2013
Magnificent—exactly what I expect from a Chinins that has aged for 23 years without a single issue, offering a wealth of aromatic notes that younger wines, though already excellent, simply don’t possess.
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Review by Mr. BERNARD G. Published on September 5, 2013
The corks are just barely holding up, but what a wine! This is how I’ve come to appreciate Cabernet Franc. A truly exceptional bottle of a great wine.
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Review by Mr. JEAN ROCH M. Published on 11/09/2012
Exceptional. A rare wine, with body and structure for a Loire wine. Perfect 1J1V service—the best direct-to-consumer website.
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Review by Mr. YOHAN M. Posted on 11/30/2018
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU B. Published on June 16, 2018
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER D. Posted on June 24, 2017
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Review by Mr. SYLVESTRE D. Published on September 1, 2014
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN C. Posted on June 22, 2014
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