Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec 2023
Domaine Huet
Le Clos du Bourg is Huet's most structured vineyard — clay over tuffeau limestone — and in the 2023 vintage the Chenin Blanc delivers both the richness that biodynamic viticulture encourages and the taut acidity that great Vouvray demands. This is a white wine of uncommon balance, equally suited to the cellar or the table tonight.
Nose
Honeyed quince and citrus blossom lead, with ripe apple, a touch of marzipan, and a clean mineral backbone suggesting the tuffeau limestone beneath. A delicate floral rose note weaves through the aromatics.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a texture that walks the line between richness and freshness. Honey and apple drive the fruit, balanced by a racy acidity that keeps the demi-sec sweetness in check. A hint of mint adds lift, and the chalky minerality provides a saline, almost salty grip at the edges.
Finish
Long and vibrant, with lingering honey, citrus, and a persistent mineral tension that invites the next sip. The sweetness dissipates quickly, leaving stone and orchard fruit.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Le Clos du Bourg, Vouvray — south-facing slope, clay over tuffeau limestone
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's honeyed richness and fresh acidity complement a classic roast chicken, while the tarragon cream sauce bridges the herbal and floral notes in the glass.
Domaine Huet has been the benchmark for Vouvray since the 1920s, converting to biodynamics in 1990 under Noël Pinguet's stewardship and farming the three great hillside vineyards — Le Haut-Lieu, Le Mont, and Le Clos du Bourg — with exacting care.
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