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Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
- Magret de canard with cassis Duck breast and the wine's blackcurrant register align directly.More wines for duck breast →
- Lamb shank confit Slow-cooked lamb is framed by the wine's fine tannin and herbal lift.More wines for lamb →
- Reblochon with new potatoes Soft cow's-milk cheese sharpens the wine's saline mineral length.More wines for soft cheese →
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.
- 1980La 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.
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