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
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