The 2024 Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec is a benchmark dry Chenin Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated estates. Sourced from the historic Clos du Bourg vineyard, a walled site dating back to the 7th century with shallow clay over Turonian limestone, the wine is farmed biodynamically and crafted with minimal intervention to express the vineyard’s extraordinary purity and mineral character. The 2024 vintage captures the remarkable tension, precision and longevity that have made Clos du Bourg one of Vouvray’s greatest terroirs.
The nose reveals aromas of lemon zest, quince and crisp pear layered with white flowers, chamomile, wet stone and a hint of beeswax. The palate is dry and beautifully textured, with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit supported by racy natural acidity and a powerful chalky mineral backbone. Focused and energetic, it finishes exceptionally long with saline freshness, subtle honeyed complexity and remarkable precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A world-class dry Chenin Blanc that rewards both immediate enjoyment and extended cellaring. Its vibrant acidity and mineral drive make it a superb match for oysters, lobster, roast chicken, turbot, creamy seafood dishes and aged goat’s cheese. Enjoy now with decanting, or cellar confidently through 2045+ as it develops extraordinary depth, beeswax richness and classic Vouvray complexity.
