Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Blanc de Franc 2012

Name: Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Blanc de Franc 2012
Brand: Domaine Couly-Dutheil
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

Vin de Table|White wine

Loire

White

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4/5 (5 customers)

Blanc de Franc is made from a red grape variety (Cabernet-Franc), and is the latest creation from the estate. A cuvée that opens harmoniously with floral aromas, of white rose in particular, and fruity red berries. An ample, supple, fresh wine. Perfect as an aperitif with tapas... Unique and highly original!

Features

Estate

Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Cuvée

Blanc de Franc

Vintage

2012

Designation

Vin de Table

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

selection of grapes in the Chinon appellation area

Viticulture

Integrated pest management, use of environmentally-friendly treatments

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

long fermentation at low temperature in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Breeding

4 months on fine lees with stirring

Alcohol content

12,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

beautiful pale grey-gold colour

Nose

floral aromas of white rose and fruity red berries

Mouth

full-bodied, supple with a fresh finish

Serve

at 5-8°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2014

Drink before

2017

Food and wine pairing

A déguster à l'apéritif, des tapas, des poissons, des salades de la mer... <br/>

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

Arnaud, who has already been in charge for several vintages, is now alone at the helm. The clos-de-l'olive and clos-de-l'écho, the two peaks of the cellar, are wines for laying down that best reflect their terroir, with the former offering depth and the latter power. Don't overlook the "simple" chinon rené-couly, a great moment of immediate pleasure.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domain rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

About the domain :

Couly-Dutheil was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil, and is now run by Jacques Couly-Dutheil and his son Arnaud. With a vineyard of almost 94 ha, including the prestigious Clos de l'Écho and Clos de l'Olive, a modern cellar built into the rock and impressive 10th-century cellars beneath the Château de Chinon, it is an integral part of the Chinon winegrowing landscape. A benchmark not to be missed.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

on 5 reviews