Le Mont demi-sec 2008 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Le Mont demi-sec 2008 1500ml Magnum by Huet

Colour & Appearance

Luminous gold with bright reflections – a wine that displays its maturity with confident assurance.

Nose

Spectacular and distinctly Piedmontese: white truffle dominates initially with beguiling intensity. With some air, a complex aromatic mosaic unfolds, revealing preserved stone fruit, vegetable nuances of fennel and parsnip, alongside exotic spice notes of cardamom and turmeric. This fungal, earthy complexity is extraordinary for a Chenin Blanc and testifies to impressive development.

Palate

Surprisingly lean and astringent – the opulent nose suggests a different texture. Yet it is precisely this finesse that defines the wine: the 27 g/l residual sugar feels considerably lower, perfectly integrated into the vibrant acidity. Stone fruit and Far Eastern spices return, whilst the truffle discreetly retreats into the background. The flint terroir lends the wine a cool, mineral darkness and crystalline purity.

Finish

Long and harmonious with more tropical notes that elegantly combine with a final whisper of noble white truffle. The balance between sweetness and acidity remains impeccable throughout.

Terroir & Origin

The 9-hectare vineyard site Le Mont distinguishes itself through its flint subsoil (Silex) from the other Huet vineyards. The south-facing aspect and the clayey layer above the flint create ideal conditions for Chenin Blanc and impart this wine with its characteristic mineral precision.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chenin Blanc in its most mature, most complex form. The demi-sec style with moderate residual sweetness demonstrates how brilliantly this grape variety can age – 2008 is here at the peak of its expressiveness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Risotto Milanese with Alba truffle, ragout of green beans with morels, veal loin with Albufeira sauce and rocket-mushroom salad. The fungal, earthy notes of the wine harmonise perfectly with truffle and mushroom dishes.

Special Features

This magnum from an outstanding vintage impressively demonstrates why Domaine Huet ranks among the legends of the Loire. A Chenin Blanc that stylistically recalls great white Burgundies, yet never renounces its Loire identity.