Tasting Notes
Couly-Dutheil Brut de Franc Rose Sparkling, NV
(100% Cabernet Franc)
a beautiful pale rose colour with fine bubbles. fresh aromas of small red fruits surrounded
by an impressive spiciness. in the mouth, the wine is full with long, intense, powerful but
elegant & clean finish.
Couly-Dutheil Saumur Blanc "Les Moulins de Turquant", 2013
(100% Chenin Blanc )
beautiful crystal clear pale gold colour. fresh & intense. the wine is aromatic with
floral, minerals & citrus notes. on the palate, the wine is fruity, soft & delicate with
refreshing aromas.
Couly-Dutheil Chinon "Domaine Rene Couly", 2011
(100% Cabernet Franc)
elegant ruby & purple colour. very pleasant nose with earth, juniper, leather, pepper &
small red fruit aromas. an elegant, balanced wine with fruity, soft & charming harmonious
tannins. best served between 15-17 °c .
Couly-Dutheil Chinon "Clos de I'Olive", 1989
(100% Cabernet Franc)
rich red in colour on the nose with typical vegetable tones of the cabernet franc. in the mouth,
it bounces with excellent acidity, superbly elegant structure of the more masculine
expression, medium tannins. vibrant flavours with chocolate, brambles, dark cherries,
leather & wet spring birch leaves follow-with. well-balanced & excellent structure.
Couly-Dutheil Chinon "Clos de I'Olive", 2011
(100% Cabernet Franc)
a beautiful deep cherry colour with beautiful purple reflections. the wine is both powerful &
supple, rich & fine. well structured & very fragrant with aromas of red berries, violets &
white pepper. in the mouth, the attack is fresh & supple, elegant & silky tannins with
long finish.
Couly-Dutheil Chinon "Clos de I'Echo Crescendo", 2001
(100% Cabernet Franc)
very deep & opaque colour – maroon to purple with reddish hues. the classic roasted bell
pepper aromas of cabernet franc are beautifully integrated into the wine’s alluring bouquet
with graphite, tobacco, violets & dark fruit. on the palate, the tobacco &
dark fruit flavours are more evident with the tannins beautifully integrated & velvety.
good balance of flavour & long finish.
Interdit de Couly-Dutheil, 2008
(100% Chenin Blanc)
golden yellow in colour. notes of botrytis. good aromas with pear, apple & white peach.
on the palate, rather light & clean with a touch of raspberry. good balance with
acidity & round finish.
Dinner Menu
pre-dinner cocktail
Couly-Dutheil brut de franc rose sparkling nv
dungeness crab salad
smoked avocado • dashi jelly • bergamot mousse
Couly-Dutheil saumur blanc "les moulins de turquant" • 2013
jamon iberico de bellota
hamachi • grilled portobello • roasted red bell pepper • 63°c egg yolk
Couly-Dutheil chinon "domaine rene couly" • 2011
roasted pigeon breast
poached cherries • black pudding • trompettes • espresso soil
Couly-Dutheil chinon "clos de i'olive" • 1989
Couly-Dutheil chinon "clos de i'olive" • 2011
grilled wagyu beef tri-tip
short rib & chevre croquette • aubergine • tomato & cardamom jam • thyme jus
Couly-Dutheil chinon "clos de i'echo crescendo"• 2001
poached apple & quatre epices
mascarpone • almond sable crumble • cinnamon anglaise ice cream
interdit de Couly-Dutheil • 2008
freshly brewed coffee & fine tea
petits fours