Rating: RVF 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20, Guide Hachette 1* (Very successful wine), Wine Spectator 91/100, Silver Medal at the 2012 Angers Loire Grand Wines Competition
“Le Clos de l'Écho is a true icon in the Chinon region; this 2010 vintage captivates with its velvety, deep garnet color. This natural elegance is evident on the nose, with distinct aromas of red fruit and bell pepper. A fresh attack precedes a full-bodied palate built on silky tannins. ” (Guide Hachette des Vins)
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Eye
a deep, velvety, glossy black-red color
Nose
expressive with fruity aromas (raspberry, strawberry, and blackcurrant)
Palate
A full-bodied attack, a robust character, and beautiful tannins enveloped in lingering fruity aromas
Serve
decant at 15-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des volailles rôties ou à la broche, une pièce de bœuf grillée ou rôtie, petits et grands gibiers...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
The Clos-de-l’Écho does not come into its own as a young wine. The 2010 vintage shows great promise but has yet to fully develop its aromatic profile. With time, it will open up in ways it has not yet.
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
Wine noted (guide 2013) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Le Clos de l'Écho is a true institution in the Chinon region, and the Couly-Dutheil family, another leading name in the area, has been running the estate since 1921. From the moment it is poured, this 2010 vintage captivates with its velvety, deep garnet color. This natural elegance is reflected on the nose, with distinct aromas of red berries and bell pepper. A fresh attack precedes a full-bodied palate built on silky tannins, making this wine a delight to drink as soon as the Guide is released—paired with veal kidneys, for example.
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
A Clos de l’Echo from 2010, beautifully crafted, both refined and robust.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 91/100 (Exceptional wine)
Customer rating
4.4/5
based on 17 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE G. Published on May 1, 2014
undoubtedly the best Chinon and one of the best Loire wines
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