COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Huet
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Huet, founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and his son Gaston, is the legendary estate that defined the heights of Vouvray. Located on the right bank of the Loire River, the estate was one of the earliest adopters of biodynamic agriculture in French viticulture, fully converting in 1990. The 'Clos du Bourg' is a historic, walled vineyard of six hectares, famed for its thin, stony clay-limestone soils resting on active limestone. This site yields some of the most structured, powerful, and age-worthy Chenin Blancs in the world, characterized by a profound mineral core and remarkable longevity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos du Bourg is a historic walled vineyard believed to have been first planted by monks in the 7th century.
Fact 02
Domaine Huet was one of the very first French estates to fully convert to biodynamic viticulture, achieving certification in 1990.
Fact 03
The estate's legendary Gaston Huet served as the mayor of Vouvray for 42 years, surviving WWII as a prisoner of war.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec are harvested by hand in multiple passes (tries) to select only the finest, perfectly ripe fruit, occasionally with a touch of noble rot. Fermentation takes place in old demi-muids (600-liter oak barrels) and stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts to preserve the purity of the terroir. The fermentation is naturally arrested by the drop in winter temperatures, leaving the perfect balance of residual sugar. The wine is aged on its fine lees before bottling, with minimal sulfur additions, maintaining its vibrant energy and natural balance.
