14.5% abv, Armand et Jacques Couly-Dutheil, Chinon, imported by Serendipity Wines, Austin, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day.
Winemaking notes: 100% Cabernet Franc. Organic. Grapes are destemmed and fermented for 30-days on the skins. Legendary Clos planted in the 9th century on a limestone and clay plateau.
Tasting note: the ‘Clos de l’Echo’ is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of pronounced intensity with aromas of violet, smoke, black plum, tobacco, green pepper and dried sage leaf. On the palate this wine is dry with high acid, high tannins, high alcohol, medium+ body, pronounced flavor intensity and a medium+ finish with flavors of violet, black currant, mulberry, raspberry, smoked game, duck fat, leather, sage leaf, tempenade and tobacco. Drink now through 2035, this wine is outstanding: 9.8/10.
