Crescendo reveals a deep garnet-red color with ruby highlights, and offers an expressive nose with aromas of black fruits, complemented by hints of chocolate. Supple, full-bodied, and fruity on the palate, it features a structure of ripe tannins that lingers into a superb finish… A real success!
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Eye
A deep garnet-red color with ruby highlights
Nose
Expressive, with aromas of dark fruits and hints of chocolate
Palate
Smooth, full-bodied, and fruity. The structure of ripe tannins lingers into a superb finish
Serve
decant at 15-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with roasted or spit-roasted poultry, a grilled or roasted cut of beef, small and large game...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though a bit 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 source of immediate pleasure.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2* Stars (Remarkable wine)
About the estate:
The Couly-Dutheil estate was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil; it is now 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 10th-century cellars located beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon wine-growing landscape. A must-visit destination.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ROMEO A. Published on April 13, 2018
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on August 28, 2015
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