Clos du Bourg sec 2022

Wine description for Clos du Bourg sec 2022 from Huet

Colour & appearance

Intense straw yellow with brilliant clarity - a Chenin Blanc that already reveals its noble origins visually.

Nose

Beguilingly multi-layered: Orchard meadow meets Grapefruit and subtle exoticism. The flavour is reminiscent of great Terrassenmosel Rieslings - bright, resonant, fragrant and yet impressively dense. This Vouvray sings literally out of the glass.

Palate

Bright and crystal clear with electrical voltage. Apples, Pears and yellow plums merge with notes of tart apple cider, blond tobacco and mineral rock. The acidity impresses with surgical precision, while a dark-toned minerality gives the wine depth. Complex, but never complicated - a Chenin of dancing lightness and sensual power.

General information

From the legendary Clos du Bourg-This vineyard originates from a parcel on tuffeau limestone that has been documented since the 7th century. The exceptionally early harvest in 2022 (from 8 September) and six-week harvest allowed for optimal selection. Spontaneously fermented and matured in used demi-muids, with 6.9 g/l residual sugar - a masterpiece of balance between dryness and fruitiness.

Food pairing suggestions

Perfect for Roast veal with quinces in Chenin-Beurre-Blanc, Moroccan tajine with redfish, apricots and cinnamon or Valençay in puff pastry with quince jelly. The lively acidity and complex fruitiness harmonise wonderfully with both classic French and oriental spiced cuisine.

Special features

A Vouvray that epitomises the entire class of the House of Huet: precise, lively, animating. The combination of historic terroir and modern vinification creates a wine of remarkable clarity and expressiveness. Already a pleasure to drink, with enormous ageing potential.