Award: Gold Medal, 2012 Interloire Competition
This vintage opens with a superb, brilliant ruby and purple hue. Very pleasant on the nose, fresh with dominant notes of red berries, and a fruity, supple palate with lovely, well-integrated tannins. A charming wine, ready to drink now to enjoy its fruitiness— guaranteed to please!
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Eye
A superb, brilliant ruby and purple color
Nose
Very pleasant and refreshing, with notes of red berries
Palate
Fruity, smooth, with nice tannins; a charming wine, best enjoyed now while the fruit is still fresh
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des salades composées, des volailles, du jambon de pays, de l'agneau, des grillades : viandes et poissons...<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
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN JACQUES W. Published on January 9, 2014
Probably one of the best values for money I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Splendid! JJW
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN A. Posted on October 17, 2021
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Review by Mr. THIERRY B. Published on March 17, 2015
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Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on 12/10/2012
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