Huet 'Clos du Bourg' Vouvray Sec, Loire Valley, France 2023
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
Founded in 1928, Domaine Huet is a benchmark estate in Vouvray, celebrated for its profound expressions of Chenin Blanc across dry, off-dry, and sweet styles. 'Clos du Bourg' is one of the domaine’s most prized sites—an ancient, walled vineyard known for producing wines with exceptional depth, minerality, and aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Jean-Bernard Berthomé (retiring), succeeded by Benjamin Joliveau
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FARMING: Certified Biodynamic
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VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc
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TERROIR: From the historic Clos du Bourg vineyard—shallow clay-limestone soils over tuffeau (soft limestone bedrock); this monopole site sits on a south-facing slope above the Loire River, providing excellent drainage and sun exposure.
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VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation in a mix of old oak demi-muids and stainless steel; no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.
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AGING: Aged in a combination of large neutral oak and stainless steel; bottled with minimal sulfur.
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TASTING NOTES: Tightly coiled and crystalline, showing notes of white pear, lemon pith, green apple skin, crushed shell, and honeysuckle. The palate is precise and linear, with bright acidity, dry extract, and a distinctly chalky mineral finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Goat cheese, shellfish, roasted chicken with herbs, or dishes with a creamy element like leek tart or risotto.
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SCORES: 94 pts – Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Founded in 1928, Domaine Huet is a benchmark estate in Vouvray, celebrated for its profound expressions of Chenin Blanc across dry, off-dry, and sweet styles. 'Clos du Bourg' is one of the domaine’s most prized sites—an ancient, walled vineyard known for producing wines with exceptional depth, minerality, and aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Jean-Bernard Berthomé (retiring), succeeded by Benjamin Joliveau
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FARMING: Certified Biodynamic
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VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc
-
TERROIR: From the historic Clos du Bourg vineyard—shallow clay-limestone soils over tuffeau (soft limestone bedrock); this monopole site sits on a south-facing slope above the Loire River, providing excellent drainage and sun exposure.
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VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation in a mix of old oak demi-muids and stainless steel; no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.
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AGING: Aged in a combination of large neutral oak and stainless steel; bottled with minimal sulfur.
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TASTING NOTES: Tightly coiled and crystalline, showing notes of white pear, lemon pith, green apple skin, crushed shell, and honeysuckle. The palate is precise and linear, with bright acidity, dry extract, and a distinctly chalky mineral finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Goat cheese, shellfish, roasted chicken with herbs, or dishes with a creamy element like leek tart or risotto.
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SCORES: 94 pts – Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Founded in 1928, Domaine Huet is a benchmark estate in Vouvray, celebrated for its profound expressions of Chenin Blanc across dry, off-dry, and sweet styles. 'Clos du Bourg' is one of the domaine’s most prized sites—an ancient, walled vineyard known for producing wines with exceptional depth, minerality, and aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Jean-Bernard Berthomé (retiring), succeeded by Benjamin Joliveau
-
FARMING: Certified Biodynamic
-
VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc
-
TERROIR: From the historic Clos du Bourg vineyard—shallow clay-limestone soils over tuffeau (soft limestone bedrock); this monopole site sits on a south-facing slope above the Loire River, providing excellent drainage and sun exposure.
-
VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation in a mix of old oak demi-muids and stainless steel; no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.
-
AGING: Aged in a combination of large neutral oak and stainless steel; bottled with minimal sulfur.
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TASTING NOTES: Tightly coiled and crystalline, showing notes of white pear, lemon pith, green apple skin, crushed shell, and honeysuckle. The palate is precise and linear, with bright acidity, dry extract, and a distinctly chalky mineral finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Goat cheese, shellfish, roasted chicken with herbs, or dishes with a creamy element like leek tart or risotto.
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SCORES: 94 pts – Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Founded in 1928, Domaine Huet is a benchmark estate in Vouvray, celebrated for its profound expressions of Chenin Blanc across dry, off-dry, and sweet styles. 'Clos du Bourg' is one of the domaine’s most prized sites—an ancient, walled vineyard known for producing wines with exceptional depth, minerality, and aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Jean-Bernard Berthomé (retiring), succeeded by Benjamin Joliveau
-
FARMING: Certified Biodynamic
-
VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc
-
TERROIR: From the historic Clos du Bourg vineyard—shallow clay-limestone soils over tuffeau (soft limestone bedrock); this monopole site sits on a south-facing slope above the Loire River, providing excellent drainage and sun exposure.
-
VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation in a mix of old oak demi-muids and stainless steel; no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.
-
AGING: Aged in a combination of large neutral oak and stainless steel; bottled with minimal sulfur.
-
TASTING NOTES: Tightly coiled and crystalline, showing notes of white pear, lemon pith, green apple skin, crushed shell, and honeysuckle. The palate is precise and linear, with bright acidity, dry extract, and a distinctly chalky mineral finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Goat cheese, shellfish, roasted chicken with herbs, or dishes with a creamy element like leek tart or risotto.
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SCORES: 94 pts – Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous