{"id":35143,"date":"2026-08-11T21:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/couly-dutheil-retour-au-franc-chinon-rouge-2021\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T21:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:40:59","slug":"couly-dutheil-retour-au-franc-chinon-rouge-2021","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/couly-dutheil-retour-au-franc-chinon-rouge-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Couly-Dutheil Retour au Franc - Chinon - Red - 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Couly-Dutheil Retour au Franc - Chinon - Red - 2021 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Couly-Dutheil Chinon: The Epitome of Loire Cabernet Franc<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>COULY DUTHEIL CHINON RETOUR AU FRANC RED<\/strong> is a signature bottling from Domaine Couly-Dutheil, one of the most respected names in the Chinon appellation. It represents the perfect balance of fruit, structure, and elegance that the Loire Valley is famous for.<\/p>\n<h2>Provenance &amp; Winemaking<\/h2>\n<p>Crafted entirely from Cabernet Franc, this cuv\u00e9e is a testament to the diverse Chinon terroir, drawing complexity from both the gravelly riverbanks and the clay-limestone slopes. 'Retour au Franc' signifies a dedication to authentic expression and sustainable farming, resulting in a wine that is both structured and wonderfully approachable in its youth.<\/p>\n<h2>Sommelier's Tasting Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Deep, alluring ruby-garnet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nose:<\/strong> Rich and layered, offering concentrated aromas of black and red berries (blackcurrant, cherry) mingling with nuances of sweet spice, a hint of earth, and that subtle, refined herbaceous lift typical of quality Cabernet Franc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mouthfeel:<\/strong> Full-bodied and generous, yet supremely elegant. The tannins are well-integrated and silky, providing a backbone that leads to a long, fresh finish. A serious, yet immensely drinkable, red.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Suggestion<\/h2>\n<p>This is a wine built for the table. Decanting is optional. Serve at 14\u00b0C-16\u00b0C with robust meals. Its structure allows for immediate enjoyment or short-term cellaring (3-5 years).<\/p>\n<p>Chinon 2021<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Couly-Dutheil&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Un Chinon rouge d&#8217;exception par Couly-Dutheil. 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