Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 1ère Trie 2015

Huet, Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux 1ère Trie 2015, Vouvray

light golden yellow

The 1ère Trie from the "Le Haut-Lieu" vineyard stands out from the Moelleux by a somewhat mustier note of pears and apples as well as a slight sharpness in the nose, which comes from the higher concentration of sugar content. The always light-bodied Le Haut-Lieu gets a bit heavier and denser here, the aromas cross over into the realm of candied and dried fruits, some honey and wax become noticeable, and yet you notice the freshness here as well. The 1ère Trie shows itself slightly exotic with air. The flavours of pineapple, papaya and persimmon displace the pome fruit and combine with a slight spiciness.

The Haut-Lieu 1ère Trie is a beautiful example that a sweet and ripe opulence and a cool clarity do not exclude each other, but rather fertilize. The acidity of the Haut-Lieu carries the sweetness on its hands. On the palate, the freshness and bright fruit notes dominate, turning from the slightly exotic nose back to yellow and golden stone fruit flavors. For all the maturity that the 1ère Trie displays, and for all the sweetness that is guaranteed here, the lively acidity offers great scope for flavour combinations.