The 2022 Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux is a magnificent sweet Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s most iconic estates. Sourced from the historic Le Haut-Lieu vineyard, where deep clay soils over limestone produce wines of remarkable generosity and elegance, the vines are farmed biodynamically and harvested selectively to capture perfectly botrytised fruit. The superb 2022 vintage has resulted in a Moelleux of exceptional purity, concentration and balance, with the vibrant acidity that defines the finest wines of Domaine Huet.
The nose reveals aromas of ripe apricot, quince and baked apple layered with acacia honey, orange marmalade, chamomile and delicate beeswax. The palate is luxuriously textured, with luscious stone fruit and honeyed citrus flavours balanced by brilliant natural acidity, creating a wine that is rich yet remarkably fresh. Notes of candied ginger, almond and wet limestone emerge through a long, seamless finish of extraordinary elegance and mineral precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A world-class Vouvray Moelleux that perfectly balances sweetness, freshness and longevity. It is an exceptional match for foie gras, blue cheeses, tarte Tatin, crème brûlée, fruit desserts and lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Equally captivating on its own, it can be enjoyed now or cellared confidently through 2055+ as it develops remarkable layers of honey, beeswax, dried fruit and complex mineral nuance.
