Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201990/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red plum, blackcurrant, rose, wet stone

Palate: red cherry, fine tannin, mineral, savoury herb

A mid-tier Chinon between Rene Couly and Clos de l'Echo. Mid-weight, structured Cabernet Franc from clay-limestone parcels near Chinon town.

What it pairs with

  • Magret de canard with cassis
    Duck breast and the wine's blackcurrant register align directly.
  • Lamb shank confit
    Slow-cooked lamb is framed by the wine's fine tannin and herbal lift.
  • Reblochon with new potatoes
    Soft cow's-milk cheese sharpens the wine's saline mineral length.

History

La Baronnie Madeleine sits in the middle of the Couly-Dutheil range, drawn from clay-limestone parcels around Chinon. The cuvee bridges the gateway and the prestige tiers.

  1. 1980: La Baronnie Madeleine added to the range

Facts

Producer
Couly-Dutheil · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Chinon AOC
Oak
12 to 14 months in oak barriques, around 15 percent new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 26 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 14 from vintage
First vintage
1980
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Baronnie Madeleine

What does La Baronnie Madeleine taste like?

Red plum, blackcurrant, rose and wet stone on the nose; red cherry, fine tannin, mineral and savoury herb on the palate. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and high acidity, long finish.

When should I drink La Baronnie Madeleine?

Drink between 4 and 14 years from vintage. Decant 30 to 45 minutes for young vintages.

What food pairs with La Baronnie Madeleine?

Magret de canard with cassis, lamb shank confit, and Reblochon with new potatoes are all strong matches.

What grapes are in La Baronnie Madeleine?

100 percent Cabernet Franc, grown on clay-limestone parcels around Chinon at Couly-Dutheil.

Tags

cabernet franc dry firm tannin high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world organic pairs with poultry pairs with red meat pairs with soft cheese price trade up still red vegan

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