Domaine Couly-Dutheil - Brut de Franc
Loire
Effervescent
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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!
Features
Estate
Domaine Couly-Dutheil
Cuvée
Brut de Franc
Designation
Mousseux
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
parcel selections on alluvial terraces and flinty clay plateaux in the Chinon appellation area
Viticulture
integrated pest management, use of environmentally-friendly treatments
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
1st fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks
Breeding
approximately 24 months
Alcohol content
12,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful pale gold colour, fine bubbles
Nose
fine, flowery aromas
Mouth
on tangy notes, power and simplicity
Serve
at 5-8°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif or with desserts...
Domain Couly-Dutheil
Sparkling
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
3.5/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. ANGE A. Published on 30/08/2022
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Note and review by M. JULIEN R. Published on 05/10/2015
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Note and review by M. BART H. Published on 05/07/2014
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 28/11/2013
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