Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2023
Domaine Huet
The 2023 Haut-Lieu Sec demonstrates why Domaine Huet remains the benchmark for Vouvray. The sec style here is bone-dry but not austere — the wine walks a tightrope between ripeness and tension with the confidence of a producer who has been reading this terroir for nearly a century. Best enjoyed now or within the next decade.
Nose
Crisp green apple and white flower aromas, with a thread of honey that hints at the Chenin Blanc's natural generosity. A subtle chalky minerality and a gentle note of fresh-cut grass anchor the fruit.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a taut acidity that gives the wine its spine. Green apple and citrus are joined by a waxy, almost lanolin-like texture. Hints of toasted almond and melon emerge mid-palate, giving way to a persistent mineral drive.
Finish
Long and precise, closing with citrus zest, a stony minerality, and a clean, saline freshness.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Le Haut-Lieu, Vouvray AOC
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Pan-seared halibut with a classic beurre blanc and haricots verts. The wine's acidity cuts through the butter sauce, while its apple and almond notes complement the mild sweetness of the halibut.
Domaine Huet, founded in 1928 by Victor Huet on the slopes above Vouvray, has been farmed biodynamically since 1990 and remains one of the Loire Valley's most revered estates for Chenin Blanc.
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