Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Chinon blanc Les Chanteaux 2022
2*Étoiles
Hachette
Discover Chinon white wine, a gourmet vintage that pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes.
"With its beautiful light gold color and silvery highlights, this white wine offers a rich, fruity bouquet with delicious notes of apricot and citrus. The palate is full-bodied and generous, equally inviting, carried by lively fruity flavors that echo the bouquet, leading to a round and flavorful finish. "A delightful Chenin," concludes the jury, "and will remain so for several years to come." (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
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Eye
Pale, crystal-clear gold color
Nose
Intense, fresh and very aromatic with floral, mineral and citrus notes.
Mouth
Fruity, delicate, tender and rich, with a lovely length
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with zucchini flower fritters, sole amandine stuffed with green asparagus, Auvergne truffade, scallops with citrus butter, honey-roasted chicken, leek and asparagus risotto, and lobster bisque.
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 wine (2025 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
With its beautiful light gold color and silvery highlights, this white wine offers a richly fruity nose with delicious notes of apricot and citrus. The palate is equally inviting, full-bodied and generous, carried by lively fruity flavors that echo the bouquet, leading to a round and flavorful finish. "A delightful Chenin," concluded the jury, and one that will continue to be so for several years to come.
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.