Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Sec 2023

Country: France
Region and Appellation: Loire Valley Vouvray

From the legendary Le Mont vineyard in Vouvray's prestigious clay-limestone terroir, the Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Sec 2023 exemplifies the perfect balance of Chenin Blanc's vibrant acidity and mineral depth. This meticulously crafted wine showcases Huet's century-old commitment to biodynamic viticulture and terroir expression through low-intervention winemaking.

Tasting Profile

A pale gold hue introduces an expressive nose of ripe pear, quince, and acacia blossom, with subtle flinty minerality and a hint of beeswax. The medium-bodied palate delivers crisp flavors of green apple, citrus zest, and wet stone, supported by racy acidity and a chalky, saline finish. The wine’s modest residual sugar (5–6 g/L) is seamlessly integrated, leaving a pure, lingering impression of Vouvray’s limestone terroir.

Winemaking & Philosophy

• Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness from 50+ year-old vines
• Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel to preserve purity
• Extended lees aging for texture and complexity
• Biodynamic farming since 1993, ensuring true vineyard expression

Terroir Spotlight

The flinty clay and tuffeau limestone soils of Le Mont impart a distinctive mineral backbone, while the vineyard’s shallow topsoil forces deep root penetration, concentrating flavors. The cool Loire climate preserves acidity, allowing the wine to age gracefully for 15+ years.

Chenin Blanc

Off-Dry

750mL