Le Mont Moelleux 2017

Wine Description for Le Mont Moelleux 2017 by Huet

Colour & Appearance

Radiant, bright golden yellow in the glass.

Nose

Thrillingly clear, fresh and timeless. The profile opens with a delicate smokiness, followed by yellow and green apples alongside slightly unripe pineapple. Beneath lie complex layers of curry leaves, saffron, crushed stone and the grape variety’s signature nuances of quince and beeswax.

Palate

The palate reveals a masterful interplay of contrasts. The sweetness is brilliantly interwoven with a vibrant acidity, creating a mouthfeel that is immensely taut and focused. Notes of Indian spices, tart orange and a pronounced mineral backbone lend this Chenin Blanc an energetic depth.

Finish

In the long, thrilling finish, the sweetness bridges seamlessly to notes of honey and savoury salted almonds. A complex lingering finish with immense ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

Hails from the famous single vineyard site Le Mont on the Première Côte in Vouvray (Loire). The stony, flinty soils sit directly above the estate’s historic tuffeau cellars, bestowing a profound flinty minerality upon the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chenin Blanc. Domaine Huet has been Demeter-certified since 1993 and is regarded as a biodynamic icon of the Loire. Under cellar master Benjamin Joliveau, the wines mature in the estate’s cool, rock-hewn cellars.

Food Pairings

Pairs exquisitely with fish curry with coconut milk, ginger and coriander, refined caramelised scallops with morels or a fragrant quince tagine with basmati rice, ginger and cardamom.

Particularities

A long-lived sweet wine classic from Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture, where the expressive fruit of the variety is seamlessly integrated into a vibrant acidic structure.