Couly-Dutheil is a family-owned winery founded in 1921 and recognized as one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Chinonais region. The domaine is known for its high-quality wines present on France's most prestigious tables, and owns the celebrated monopole vineyards Clos de l'Écho and Clos de l'Olive. Under the direction of Arnaud Couly since 2005, the winery has focused on vineyard work to produce riper grapes and fruitier wines while maintaining freshness.
Couly-Dutheil focuses on Cabernet Franc. Signature bottles include Les Chanteaux, L'UNIQUE, L'INTERDIT, Vin de France Blanc de Franc, Diligence, Rosé René Couly, Coeur de Franc, Les Gravieres, Le Clos de l'Echo, SAUMUR BLANC LES MOULINS DE TURQUANT, SAUMUR ROUGE LES MOULINS DE TURQUANT, Chinon Blanc Les Chanteaux, Chinon Rosé René Couly, Chinon Rouges Les Gravières, Domaine René Couly, La Baronnie Madeleine, Clos de l'Olive, Clos de l'Echo Cuvée Crescendo. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Couly-Dutheil is in Chinon, Centre-Val de Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire wine region. Phone: 02 47 97 20 20. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Couly-Dutheil was established in 1921, giving the estate 105 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Couly-Dutheil is led by Arnaud Couly. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Couly-Dutheil offers: Visite Découverte. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:30 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:30 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:30 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:30 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:30 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:30 PM | Sunday: Closed Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
