In the glass
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
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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.
- 1980 — La Baronnie Madeleine added to the range
Facts
- Producer
- Couly-Dutheil
- 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)
Scores
- Vinous 90 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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.