"You read that right: 'pur sans' (pure without) and not 'pur sang' (purebred) on the label. This Chinon wine has no added sulfites and immediately reveals its personality through its brilliant purple color and pleasant concentration of ripe fruit enhanced with spices. An intense fruitiness that lingers on the palate, which is round and supple, with fine, discreet tannins that add to its elegance." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)
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Eye
Ruby red color
Nose
Fresh and pleasant, aromas of red fruits and flowers
Mouth
Fresh and dynamic, a wine for pleasure
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with an aperitif, a fresh summer meal, cold cuts, goat cheese, and why not fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Arnaud, who has been in place for several vintages now, is now solely in charge. Clos-de-l'Olive and Clos-de-l'Echo, the winery's two top wines, are wines for aging that best express their terroir, with the former offering depth and the latter offering power. Don't overlook the "simple" Chinon René-Couly, a beautiful moment of immediate pleasure.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2023 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
You read "pure without" and not "pure blood" on the label correctly: a Chinon without added sulfites, which immediately reveals its personality through a brilliant purple color and a pleasant concentration of ripe fruit enhanced with spices. An intense fruitiness that lingers on the palate, which is round and supple, with fine, discreet tannins that add to its elegance.
About the estate:
The Couly-Dutheil winery was founded in 1921 by Baptiste Dutheil; today it is run by Jacques Couly-Dutheil and his son Arnaud. With nearly 94 hectares of vineyards, including the prestigious Clos de l'Écho and Clos de l'Olive, a modern winery built 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.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 14 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Published on 05/26/2022
A sure bet to have in your cellar... a great winery that produces great wines.
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