Domaine Couly-Dutheil

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon La Baronnie Madeleine rouge 2018

4/5 (1 review)

"Wine Enthusiat awarded Baronnie Madeleine 2018 top marks at its special Loire Valley tasting!"

"Here's a sure bet, a very strongChinon personality! On the nose, aromas of Darjeeling tea, crushed and driedviolets , white mushroom, sawdust and black plum. Delicatetannins envelop ripe fruit, which remains full of life, right through to the end of the tasting." (Wine Enthusiast 2024)

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Clos de L'Echo 2019

4/5 (4 reviews)

"Racy, powerful, dense and tannic, a memorable echo..."

"A true Chinon institution, once owned by the parents of the great Rabelais, Clos de L'Écho asserts a presence of purity and intensity with this 2019 vintage. A presence refined by long vatting and gentle extraction of tannins. These silky, fine tannins support a Chinon centered on black fruits, very well-balanced, fleshy and long, with remarkable scope". (Le Guide Hachette).

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon René Couly rosé 2023

5/5 (1 review)

"A beautiful deep pink colour for this aromatic, elegant and generous rosé, ideal for barbecues".

Frivolous and charming, this wine will be your best companion for a convivial meal. An aromatic rosé with redcurrant and citrus aromas, fleshy and slightly spicy on the palate.

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon René Couly rouge 2018

4/5 (34 reviews)

"Superb value for money for this well-fruited Chinon with character and balance".

"A superb bottle born on the clay-silica plots where Mouton, the horse of René Couly, Jacques' father, used to graze. In the glass, a Chinon of character, well-fruited (black fruit, hint of citrus) and finely spiced, long, rich and full-bodied on the palate, built on solid tannins." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins)

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon blanc Le 100% Chenin 2022

4.5/5 (4 reviews)

"Accessible and fresh, this Chenin is ideal for convivial aperitifs!"

From rare limestone terroirs on the hillsides of Chinon, this white combines greedy fruitiness, crispness and minerality. A Chinon white that dares to combine roundness, liveliness, generosity and freshness.

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Clos de l'Olive 2018

4.2/5 (10 reviews)

"A typically Loire Valley cuvée where elegance and complexity are the key words".

"A unique terroir wine, it is ripe and unctuous. The wine has the power of its alcohol while showing layers of tannins and dense black fruits. The wine is juicy, smoky and should be ready to go in 2024." (Wine Enthusiast)

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon La Diligence 2017

4/5 (2 reviews)

A pleasure wine par excellence, this beautifully fruity cuvée evokes blackcurrant and raspberry on the nose, with great finesse and elegance. Full-bodied and round on the palate, supported by smooth tannins and aromatic intensity. A Chinon of choice, the archetypal wine for pleasure!

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Pur Sans (sans soufre ajouté) 2020

3.5/5 (13 reviews)

"You read "pur sans" and not "pur sang" on the label: a chinon without added sulfite, which immediately shows its personality through a brilliant crimson color and a pleasant concentration of ripe fruit enhanced by spices. Intense fruitiness continues on the round, supple palate, with fine, discreet tannins that add to its elegance". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon Clos de l'Echo Crescendo 2015

4.3/5 (3 reviews)

"An extremely elegant vintage".

This signature cuvée is the pride of the estate, with its unique Clos made from a special selection of grapes. The estate's only barrel-aged cuvée, this dense, concentrated wine with its superb deep garnet color is highly expressive on the nose and palate. Ripe black fruits, spices, chocolate notes, supported by an elegant tannic structure, this is an undeniably festive cuvée. A perfect match for a spicy lamb chop.

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon blanc Les Chanteaux 2019

3.7/5 (9 reviews)

"Discover Chinon white!

Les Chanteaux is a fine example of a well-cared-for, tasty white Chinon: intense, straightforward, fresh and highly aromatic, with floral, mineral and citrus notes. It's a fruity, full-bodied, elegant white with very refreshing, persistent aromas. A perfect aperitif companion!

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Les Gravières d'Amador Abbé de Turpenay 2016

3.5/5 (8 reviews)

This cuvée opens with a superb, brilliant ruby/purple color. The nose is very pleasant, fresh and dominated by red berries, and the palate is fruity, supple and coated with lovely tannins. A charming wine, to drink now on the fruit, for guaranteed pleasure!

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Clos de l'Echo 2010 (Magnum)

4.5/5 (6 reviews)

"Le Clos de l'Écho is a veritable monument in the Chinon region, and this 2010 vintage seduces with its velvety, deep garnet-red color. This natural elegance is reflected in the nose, with its distinctive scents of red fruit and bell pepper. A fresh attack is followed by an ample palate built on silky tannins". (Guide Hachette des Vins)

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Brut de Franc

3.5/5 (4 reviews)

This fine-bubbled sparkling wine is made using the traditional method, and is 100% Cabernet Franc. It has a lovely pale gold color, a nose of fine, flowery aromas, and a tangy, powerful mouthfeel. A good companion for moments of pleasure!

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Crescendo 2010

3.5/5 (2 reviews)

Crescendo reveals a deep garnet-red color with ruby highlights, and an expressive nose with aromas of black fruits, enhanced by chocolate nuances. Supple, voluminous and fruity, the palate offers a framework of ripe tannins that linger on a superb finish... A success!

Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Blanc de Franc 2013

3.2/5 (8 reviews)

The estate's latest creation, Cuvée Blanc de Franc is made from a red grape variety (Cabernet Franc). This white wine opens up harmoniously to floral aromas, of white rose in particular, and fruity aromas of red berries. A full-bodied, supple, fresh wine. Perfect as an aperitif with tapas... Unique and highly original!