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Domaine Couly-Dutheil - High-Quality Brut de Franc Sparkling Wine

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Mousseux de qualité Brut de Franc

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"A great companion for all your special moments—and to surprise even the most curious!"

Brut de Franc is a surprising traditional wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc. Its floral aromas are beautifully delicate. The attack is lively and refreshing, giving way to lovely tart notes on the palate. A harmonious cuvée—a must-try!

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Starting at €99 on your first order

Estate

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Vintage

Brut de Franc

Designation

Mousseux

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc

Regions

Alluvial terraces and flint-clay plateaus in the Chinon AOC

Viticulture

Thoughtful and environmentally friendly

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity, plot-by-plot selection

Wine Production

Pressing in a pneumatic press, followed by primary alcoholic fermentation in tanks and then secondary fermentation in the bottle to develop the mousse

Livestock Farming

Approximately 24 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

12.5%

Eye

Pale gold color, fine bubbles

Nose

Floral aromas, with great finesse

Palate

Tart, with a fresh opening, simple yet harmonious

Serve

Between 5 et 8°C

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

A great accompaniment to appetizers and desserts...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 the sole winemaker. 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” Chinon René-Couly—a delightful wine that offers immediate pleasure.

Hachette Wine Guide

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; 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 10th-century cellars located beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon wine-growing landscape. An essential reference.

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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on June 30, 2026

A bitter aftertaste.

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