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Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Premium Sparkling Wine, Brut de Franc

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Mousseux de qualité Brut de Franc

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2/5 (1 customers)
floral
subtlety
desserts

"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 wine—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, 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, full of 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

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” RenĂ©-Couly Chinon, a delightful source of 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; 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 Chñteau de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon wine-growing landscape. A must-visit destination.

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

A bitter aftertaste.

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