The 2023 Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux is an extraordinary sweet Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated estates. Sourced from the renowned Le Mont vineyard, where shallow green clay over Turonian limestone produces wines of exceptional purity and mineral precision, the vines are farmed biodynamically and harvested selectively to capture beautifully botrytised fruit. The 2023 vintage delivers remarkable concentration while retaining the vibrant acidity and tension that make Le Mont one of Vouvray’s greatest terroirs.
The nose reveals aromas of ripe apricot, quince and candied citrus layered with acacia honey, chamomile, beeswax and delicate floral notes. The palate is luxuriously textured, with luscious stone fruit and marmalade flavours balanced by brilliant natural acidity and a distinctive chalky mineral backbone. Rich yet impeccably poised, it finishes long and seamless with notes of ginger, wet stone and exceptional freshness.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A world-class Vouvray Moelleux that beautifully balances richness, elegance and precision. It is an exceptional partner for foie gras, Roquefort, tarte Tatin, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts and gently spiced Asian cuisine, while also being captivating on its own. Enjoy now or cellar confidently through 2060+ as it develops extraordinary layers of honey, beeswax, dried fruit and profound mineral complexity.
