Notes: RVF 17/20, Wine Spectator 91/100
A powerful and complex Chinon with rich notes of ripe fruit, spices, and a hint of oak. The palate is generous, full-bodied, structured, and well-balanced. The dense, promising tannins give off very harmonious fruit aromas. Perfect!
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Eye
A magnificent color, a deep, vivid ruby red
Nose
powerful and complex, with rich notes of baked fruit, spices, and a hint of oak
Palate
generous, full-bodied, structured, and well-balanced. The dense, promising tannins release very harmonious fruit aromas
Serve
decant at 15-18°C
Open
2 hours ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2030
Production
2,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des volailles rôties ou à la broche, une pièce de bœuf grillée ou rôtie...<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 2 reviews
Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE W. Published on September 14, 2016
Probably a defective bottle; off-taste; tasted at a gathering of enthusiasts; unanimous opinion
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Posted on 12/10/2013
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