Cuvée Constance 2018 500ml

Wine Description for Cuvée Constance 2018 500ml by Huet

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, deep golden yellow with amber-coloured reflections. The viscosity in the glass immediately reveals the concentrated sweetness of this noble sweet rarity.

Nose

Bewitchingly complex: candied quince, acacia honey and dried apricots mingle with notes of orange marmalade and beeswax. Beneath lies a fine minerality reminiscent of wet flint – typical of Vouvray’s tuffaceous terroirs. With air, nuances of saffron, ginger and a delicate botrytis spice develop.

Palate

Despite its opulent sweetness, this wine remains remarkably light-footed. The vibrant acidity of Chenin Blanc – Huet’s hallmark – courses through the palate like an electric impulse, lending the wine balance and tension. Aromas of caramelised pears, almond blossom and mirabelle plums unfold in layers. The texture is silky, almost oily, yet never heavy.

Finish

Endlessly long, with a saline minerality that perfectly counterbalances the sweet impression. Notes of chamomile tea and white pepper linger – a finish that invites contemplation.

Terroir & Origin

Cuvée Constance is produced only in exceptional vintages from botrytised grapes from Huet’s finest vineyard sites in Vouvray. The limestone and tuffaceous soils impart the wine’s characteristic minerality and freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chenin Blanc, hand-harvested in multiple passes at optimal noble rot. Spontaneous fermentation in old oak barrels, extended ageing on fine lees. Biodynamic viticulture according to Demeter standards.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Classically with foie gras or Roquefort. Excellent also with apricot Tarte Tatin, crème brûlée or simply on its own as a meditative pleasure. Intriguing pairing with spicy Asian dishes or blue cheese.

Special Features

One of the Loire’s most legendary sweet wine cuvées. Huet is regarded as a biodynamic pioneer and Vouvray icon. Cuvée Constance possesses enormous ageing potential of 30+ years.