Couly Dutheil - Les Chanteaux | Chinon Blanc (Loire) Chenin Blanc
White wine | France, LOIRE | 2021
Gold-colored wine with an intense, aromatic nose with floral notes, minerality and agrum. In the mouth very fruity, delicate and rich.
€20.29
16.77
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
8-10 °C
Year
2021
Type
White wine
Country
France
Vintage
2021
Storage (years)
+ 3-5
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
LOIRE
Grape varieties
Chenin Blanc
Viticulture
Sustainable/HVE
Vinification
The grapes are pressed immediately after harvesting. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is stored on its lees. This increases the fruitiness and gives the Chenin a rounder character. Bottling always takes place at the end of April - beginning of May.
Flavour profile
Taste profile
Complex without oak
Food pairing
Vegetables - zucchini | Scallops | Risotto | Asparagus
About Couly Dutheil
Founded in 1921. The Couly Dutheil family owns the prestigious domaine vineyards including the famous Clos de l'Olive & Clos de l'Echo (royal vineyard). These days the company is run by Jacques Couly Dutheil and his son Arnaud who is recognized (by wine specialists & press) as one of the most creative & talented young winemakers.The domain works according to the rules of "La Lutte Raisonnée", and the estate has also placed more and more emphasis on high grape growers (up to 1m80), green harvest, leaves around the bunches around the healthy grapes and then picking as late as possible to maintain full phenolic maturity.
