Clos du Bourg demi-sec 2017

Wine Description for Clos du Bourg demi-sec 2017 from Huet

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a Chenin Blanc that still clearly shows its youth whilst hinting at the complexity of its origin.

Nose

Fascinatingly multi-layered: Initially revealing subtle flint notes and hints of gunpowder, which elegantly dissipate with air contact. Beneath unfold apple and apple must, accompanied by nuances of Virginia tobacco, smoke and crushed stone. Subtle notes of wax and wet wool complete the bouquet – an archetype of Vouvray Chenin Blanc.

Palate

The Clos du Bourg forms the perfect bridge between the playful Haut-Lieu and the brooding Le Mont. Pome fruit presents itself in a deliciously juicy manner, the sweetness rests pleasantly on the tip of the tongue, whilst the spice elegantly unfolds in the mid-palate. The texture is remarkable: the wine rests on a blanket of silky tannin, interwoven with the brilliant, never intrusive acidity of the 2017 vintage – clear as a spring stream, relaxed as the Loire itself.

Finish

Long, precise and with a balance that already offers pleasure now, yet simultaneously promises considerable ageing potential. The acidity carries far and leaves a mineral, refreshing echo.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos du Bourg is one of the three legendary single vineyards of Domaine Huet in Vouvray. The site delivers wines of remarkable depth and complexity, reflecting the unique terroir of the Loire château landscape.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chenin Blanc, vinified as demi-sec with 13.5% alcohol. The moderate residual sugar harmonises perfectly with the lively acid structure of the 2017 vintage, creating a balance that is already accessible in its youth, yet can mature for years.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with sweetbreads with morels and asparagus, skate wing with capers and pointed cabbage or as a noble companion to a pear and almond tart. The sweet-acid balance makes it a versatile food pairing wine.

Special Features

A wine that puts the virtue of patience to the test: already a true pleasure now, it will develop wonderfully over many years to come. The 2017 vintage exemplifies the class of Domaine Huet.