Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Sec 2022
Domaine Huet
Huet's Le Mont vineyard sits on clay and silex over tuffeau limestone, and biodynamic farming since 1990 has only deepened the site's voice. The 2022 sec is a stunning expression of Chenin Blanc's ability to be simultaneously generous and razor-sharp. Age it or drink it now — both paths reward.
Nose
Ripe green apple and quince open the bouquet, followed by honeysuckle, a hint of chamomile, and a chalky mineral note. There is an almost waxy texture to the aroma — the mark of great Chenin Blanc from tuffeau limestone soils.
Palate
Precise and taut, with citrus and green apple acidity carrying flavors of pear, beeswax, and a subtle toasted almond quality. The mid-palate broadens into ripe melon before snapping back to mineral tension. Beautifully dry without being austere.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus and a saline, almost flint-like character.
- Varietal
- Chenin Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Vineyards
- Le Mont — south-facing slopes on clay and silex over tuffeau limestone, biodynamically farmed
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Pan-seared halibut with brown butter, capers, and Meyer lemon
One of the most celebrated biodynamic estates in France, Domaine Huet has farmed the slopes of Vouvray since 1928; the Le Mont vineyard's south-facing silex and clay soils produce Chenin Blanc of extraordinary precision under winemaker Jean-Bernard Berthomé.
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