Notes of: Violet

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Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Earthy

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Couly-Dutheil

Couly-Dutheil Les Gravières Chinon

France, Loire Valley

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

3.7

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Couly-Dutheil Les Gravières Chinon is a lively, approachable red wine bursting with notes of raspberry and herbal undertones. Hailing from the Chinon appellation in France's Loire Valley, this wine is crafted from the Cabernet Franc grape variety. The vineyards boast unique gravelly soils, known as "gravières," which lend distinct gravelly characteristics to the wine. Grapes are harvested and de-stemmed, before undergoing a maceration and vinification using temperature-controlled vats. Ageing occurs in stainless steel tanks for a short period before the wine is released.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Couly-Dutheil Les Gravières Chinon shimmers in the glass with a moderate ruby color and purple reflections at the rim.On the nose, Les Gravières offers enticing aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, along with hints of violets and herbs. The palate is well-balanced, with lightly astringent tannins and a medium body. Flavors of red berries, tart blackcurrants, and a herbal touch that are complemented by a refreshing acidity that lifts the moderately long finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Couly-Dutheil

Region: Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is a wine region located in the central and western part of France, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Central Massif. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes with castles, its rich history and its diverse range of wines. The Loire Valley has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important wine-producing region for centuries. In the Middle Ages, the wines of the Loire Valley were highly sought after by the French court. Today, the region is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

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