Region: Loire Valley, France

Varietal: 100% Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes: Sweet. Showy but still elegant and refined, this beautiful wine binds together yellow fig compote, glazed white peach and crystalized ginger notes with details of green tea, blanched almond, verbena and honeysuckle. Harmonious, with tremendous length, kept lively by vivid acidity. Drink now through 2040

Producer: Domaine Huet holds a legendary status in the Loire Valley and beyond, particularly for its Vouvray wines. Founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and his son Gaston, the estate has been a pioneer in producing age-worthy Chenin Blanc that captures the essence of the terroir. The Huet family’s dedication to quality, tradition, and biodynamic practices, which were introduced in the 1980s, has solidified their reputation as one of the most esteemed names in French wine. Located in Vouvray, Domaine Huet produces wines from three main vineyard sites: Le Haut-Lieu, Clos du Bourg, and Le Mont, each known for its distinct soil composition and expression. Their wines span a range of sweetness levels, but all are known for their purity, longevity, and mineral-driven complexity​.

Vineyard & Winemaking: The Domaine Huet ‘Le Haut-Lieu’ Premiere Trie Vouvray Moelleux 2020 is an exemplary expression of their flagship vineyard, Le Haut-Lieu. This vineyard’s deep clay-rich soils produce wines with rounded textures and vibrant acidity. “Premiere Trie” denotes a selective harvest of the ripest, highest-quality grapes, creating a wine with concentrated flavors and rich depth. The 2020 Moelleux, in particular, showcases layers of honey, apricot, and stone fruit, balanced by a refined acidity and mineral backbone that Huet wines are celebrated for. Crafted with meticulous attention to biodynamic principles, this Moelleux offers a rare combination of opulence and precision, reflecting both the unique qualities of the Le Haut-Lieu vineyard and the estate’s commitment to traditional, hands-on winemaking​.