Wine detail

Couly-Dutheil

Blanc Fumé

Saumur

2015

Vintage

Varietal

Sauvignon Blanc

Peak 2017-2019

Where it is, October 2026

Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2021.

This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.

The ‘15 Blanc Fumé.

Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015 is a Sauvignon Blanc from Saumur, France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · past window, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2015-2021Peak window 2017-2019

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015 has a medium body and fresh acidity.

The 2015 vintage

Couly-Dutheil's 2015 Blanc Fumé is a Sauvignon Blanc from Saumur, France.

About Couly-Dutheil

Couly-Dutheil's Blanc Fumé is a Sauvignon Blanc from Saumur, France.

From the cellar: pair with

Pan-seared sea bass with lemon butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Grilled goat cheese salad with honey

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Roasted chicken with herb risotto

The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.

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Frequently Asked

What is Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015?

Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015 is a Sauvignon Blanc from Saumur, France.

What does Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015 taste like?

Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015 has a medium body and fresh acidity.

When should Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2015-2021. Within that arc, the peak window is 2017-2019. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Couly-Dutheil Blanc Fumé 2015?

Pair this wine with Pan-seared sea bass with lemon butter; Grilled goat cheese salad with honey; or Roasted chicken with herb risotto.