Le Mont Moelleux 2002

Wine Description for Le Mont Moelleux 2002 by Huet

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling golden yellow in the glass – a visual promise of the complexity to follow.

Nose

An olfactory revelation. Acacia honey and fruit loaf open up an aromatic spectrum of beguiling complexity. Dried apricots, tarte Tatin and candied pineapple meet exotic spice notes of saffron and clove. These are joined by white pepper, pale tobacco and fully ripe stone fruit. As the temperature rises, earthy, mushroomy facets develop, reminiscent of Alba truffle – a multifaceted complexity that seems endless.

Palate

Remarkably cool and juicy, this Moelleux presents itself after two decades. The sweetness is present but never intrusive – it is perfectly counterbalanced by a vibrant acidity. This congenial interplay lends the wine elegance, freshness and remarkable lightness of foot. The aromatic diversity of the nose unfolds on the palate in a veritable ping-pong of sensory impressions. The minerality of the terroir comes through beautifully, carried by that acidity which breathes life into this wine. The wine feels playful, never heavy, and culminates in a glorious, melting finish.

Finish

Long-lasting and aromatic. The sweetness flows into a silky melt, whilst the acidity ensures lasting freshness. After nearly 20 years, this wine shows no signs of fatigue – on the contrary, it seems to be just entering its finest phase.

Terroir & Origin

Le Mont lies above the legendary tuffeau caves of Huet on the first Vouvray plateau with a southerly exposure. The nine hectares of flinty silex soil with deep green clay belong to the most prestigious sites of the appellation and are renowned for exceptionally long-lived wines with pronounced minerality and refined structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chenin Blanc – that great Loire variety which finds its most impressive expression on this terroir. The moderate alcohol content of 12.5% vol. underscores the elegance and finesse of this exceptional vintage.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Pan-fried turbot with porcini à la crème, risotto with white Alba truffle or veal saltimbocca with morel cream – this wine calls for elevated, mushroom-focused cuisine that picks up on its earthy facets.

Special Features

A prime example of the exceptional ageing potential of Vouvray Moelleux from top sites. After two decades, this wine shows no signs of ageing, but rather the vitality and complexity that distinguish great Loire Chenins.