Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Les Chanteaux 2011
Notes: RVF 14/20, Gold Medal at the 2012 Grands Vins de Loire Competition in Angers, Gold Medal at the 2012 Interloire Competition
Les Chanteaux is a lovely example of a refined and flavorful white Chinon: intense, clean, fresh, and highly aromatic with floral, mineral, and citrus notes, it is a soft and rich white with very refreshing and lingering aromas. A perfect choice for an aperitif!
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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
2012
Drink before
2016
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.
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