The 2022 Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is a profound and beautifully balanced Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s most legendary biodynamic estates. Produced from the famed Clos du Bourg vineyard — a historic walled site with shallow clay soils over limestone — the wine reflects the remarkable tension, depth and longevity that define great Vouvray Demi-Sec. The warm yet balanced 2022 vintage brought excellent ripeness and concentration while preserving the vibrant acidity and mineral freshness essential to the wine’s balance. The nose reveals quince, apricot and preserved lemon layered alongside acacia honey, chamomile, beeswax and crushed chalk, giving the wine extraordinary complexity and lift.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a deeply focused mineral core. Layers of ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil and delicate honeyed richness are balanced by saline freshness and chalky tension, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with exceptional precision and ageing potential. The Demi-Sec style offers a subtle touch of residual sugar that enhances texture and aromatic complexity without sacrificing freshness or terroir transparency. In half-bottle format, the wine will evolve slightly faster, making it especially appealing for earlier enjoyment while still capable of graceful ageing.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is a world-class Loire Chenin Blanc - layered, mineral and beautifully refined with extraordinary balance and finesse. Perfect with foie gras, blue cheese, spiced seafood, roast poultry or lightly sweet-and-savoury dishes. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably through 2045+.
