This signature cuvée is the pride of the house, with its unique Clos, produced from a special selection. The estate's only cuvée aged in barrels, this dense and concentrated wine with a superb deep garnet color is very expressive on the nose and palate. Ripe black fruits, spices, and chocolate notes supported by an elegant tannic structure make this an undeniably festive cuvée. It will be ready to enjoy with a spiced rack of lamb.
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Powerful and complex, with notes of dark fruit and chocolate
Mouth
Dense, concentrated, and voluminous. Beautiful, expressive fruit. Lovely, persistent structure of ripe tannins on the finish.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Drink before
2025-2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with spiced lamb chops, grilled pork chops or pork chops cooked in a casserole dish with baby vegetables, roast woodcock with wild mushrooms, squab with potatoes, rib of beef with caramelized shallots...
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
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
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
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 05/15/2024
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