Clos du Bourg Moelleux 1ère Trie 2022

Wine Description for Clos du Bourg Moelleux 1ère Trie 2022 by Huet

Colour & Appearance

Intense golden yellow in the glass – a promise of maturity and noble-sweet concentration that captivates visually from the outset.

Nose

A floating, dense aromatics of remarkable elegance. Ripe mirabelle plums, apricots and peaches combine with notes of candied fruit and white nougat. These are joined by apple skin and a hint of smoke – silky, spicy and despite the sweetness, surprisingly fresh and inviting.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this Chenin Blanc reveals itself: the balance between deep stone fruit and vibrant minerality is nearly perfect. Candied ginger, orange peel and a touch of tropical fruit offer opulent fullness, threaded through with a linear, precise acidity. At 105 g/l residual sugar, the wine never feels heavy, but rather seductively elegant – a great wine in the making.

Finish

Long, spicy and carried by a piquant freshness that perfectly balances the sweet core.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos du Bourg ranks among France’s oldest Grand Cru vineyard sites, mentioned as early as the 7th century. The six-hectare parcel, enclosed by stone walls and situated above the church of Vouvray, rests on Turonian tuffeau limestone with clay, flint and chalk. The vines reach the limestone after just one metre – ideal conditions for great Chenin Blanc.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chenin Blanc in its noblest form. The 2022 harvest began on 8 September (the second-earliest date in the estate’s history) and extended over six weeks. The Première Trie comes from the first grapes affected by Botrytis. Spontaneous fermentation and ageing in used Demi-Muids, minimal malolactic fermentation.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Mediterranean fried rice with anchovies, lemon and cumin, apple and black pudding tart or cheesecake ceviche with mango – the wine pairs equally well with spicy, salty contrasts as with fruity desserts.

Special Features

A vintage of extremes: heat and drought led to heterogeneous ripeness, but enabled Huet’s entire stylistic palette – from Pétillant to noble-sweet Première Trie. 11.5% alcohol with full aromatic intensity.