2022 Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux, Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THE WINE
Sourced from the esteemed Le Mont vineyard, known for its limestone-rich soils and elegant, high-toned expressions, this Moelleux represents one of Vouvrays most refined sweet styles. The 2022 vintage offers both generosity and precision, with aromas of baked orchard fruits, pineapple, saffron, and floral honey.

Moelleux indicates a lusciously sweet wine, often crafted from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) or with concentrated ripeness. In this vintage, the wine achieves a remarkable balance between sweetness and Chenin Blancs hallmark acidity, resulting in a wine that is rich yet never heavy. The texture is layered and velvety, with a crystalline structure that keeps the palate focused and vibrant.

Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in neutral oak barrels on fine lees, enhancing depth and complexity. With time, the wine will evolve toward notes of caramelized citrus, dried fruits, beeswax, and toasted nuts, gaining further nuance and integration.

This wine pairs exceptionally well with foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts, and spiced dishes, while also standing beautifully on its own as a contemplative, dessert-style wine.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Domaine Huet is one of the Loire Valleys most revered estates and a benchmark for Chenin Blanc worldwide. Founded in 1928, the domaine cultivates three iconic vineyardsLe Haut-Lieu, Le Mont, and Clos du Bourgeach expressing a distinct facet of Vouvrays terroir.

A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, Domaine Huet is deeply committed to sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking. Their philosophy centers on allowing each vineyard to speak clearly through the wine, resulting in expressions that are pure, precise, and capable of extraordinary aging. Their Moelleux wines, in particular, are celebrated for their balance of richness and acidity, making them some of the most elegant sweet wines in the world.