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Domaine Huët Vouvray Pétillant Brut NV
White WineIssue 69

Domaine Huët Vouvray Pétillant Brut NV

Domaine Huët

Vouvray, Loire Valley, France
Huët's Pétillant is one of the Loire's great values — biodynamically farmed Chenin Blanc with more complexity than many Champagnes at twice the price. The gentler pétillant mousse lets the terroir and fruit shine without the distraction of aggressive bubbles. An ideal aperitif or oyster wine.

Kit Aromas

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green apple and white flowers dominate, with a chalky mineral undercurrent from the tuffeau limestone soils. Hints of honey and marzipan add complexity, alongside a subtle toasty quality from bottle aging on lees.

Palate

Delicate mousse with a racy, citrus-driven acidity. The mid-palate delivers honeyed orchard fruit — pear and apple — and a faint gooseberry note. The minerality is pronounced, almost saline, giving the wine a real sense of place.

Finish

Crisp and refreshing, with lingering green apple, a whisper of mint, and a chalky, stony persistence that invites the next sip.

Specifications
Varietal
Chenin Blanc
Blend
100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyards
Le Haut-Lieu, Le Mont, Clos du Bourg — various parcels
Alcohol
12.5%
Organic / Biodynamic
No
Skin Contact
No
Serve & Pair

Food Pairing

Oysters on the half shell with mignonette

The Story

From biodynamically farmed Chenin Blanc vines rooted in the tuffeau limestone of Vouvray's finest terroirs, this pétillant undergoes traditional method secondary fermentation under the stewardship of Noël Pinguet's successors at one of the Loire's most venerated estates.

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