Couly Dutheil Chinon "Clos Olive" Rouge

Surrounded by walls and adjacent to a charming house in tuf eau, the Clos de l’Olive is the symbol of the elegancy and the prestige of the Loire region. We are proud to own the property since 1951. Clos de l’Olive is a 4 ha single plot, situated in the East part of Chinon. This parcel, located on a South facing slope, has an exceptional chalky soil with a large proportion of limestone, giving the wine its minerality. The vines are old (80 years) and have been taking good care of, which has allowed the roots to grow exceptionally deep.

Winery: Couly-Dutheil
Appellation: Loire Valley, Chinon
Average age of vines: 80 years
Farming Methods: Sustainable
Maturation: Ageing in stainless steel tank until bottling in Autumn.
Soil: Chalky and limestone
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard Orientation: East part of Chinon
Vineyard Size: 4 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Couly Dutheil Chinon "Clos Olive" Rouge 2018	92 Wine Enthusiast A single vineyard wine, it is ripe and smoothly textured. The wine has power from its alcohol while also showing layers of tannins and dense black fruits. The wine is juicy, smoky, likely to be ready from 2024.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Couly Dutheil Chinon "Clos Olive" Rouge 2019	95 Vinous From one of the appellation’s most historic vineyards to the east of the city of Chinon, the 2019 Clos de l’Olive offers a wonderfully rich fragrance and an almost creamy mid palate. While it feels a little closed right now, the concentration is intense. The finish is long and has sinew and sense of chalky precision, likely due to the clay-limestone soils of this south-facing, old-vine vineyard. You can expect a brooding and lingering scent that fills the mouth with fragrance long after you’ve tasted this wine. It’s reminiscent of dark chocolate bitterness alongside black cherries, rosemary, pencil lead, tea leaves and a rich smokiness. Ridiculously young with the potential for even greater things. I often prefer the Clos de l’Echo but in 2019, Clos de l’Olive seems to have greater balance while l’Echo is the more generous of the pair, as usual.	Bottle Image Label Image Tech Sheet