Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2006

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BN#263817

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Domaine Huet

To anyone who knows Vouvray, Huet needs no introduction. This estate enjoys a reputation second to none. The wines originate from three superb individual vineyards : Le Haut Lieu, Clos du Bourg and Le Mont. Le Haut Lieu, surrounding the late Mr Huet's home, was already considered one of the best vineyard sites in the region as early as the 15th century. The vineyards are operated according to biodynamic principles with the total avoidance of chemical fertilizers. The wine making is traditional with cool fermentation and long ageing in cask and bottle in the cool damp cellars carved out of the chalk cliffs. The resulting wines are very special. Sometimes austere and closed when young these wines age beautifully. They are the expression of the Chenin Blanc at its best.

Wine Spectator

Dry and elegant, with a lacy texture and notes of chalk, white flowers, mineral and powdered ginger. The bracing finish has good length, but this lacks the stuffing to be outstanding. Drink now through 2011.