Domaine Huet, Vouvray Demi-Sec, Le Mont, Loire, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and his son Gaston, Domaine Huet spans thirty hectares of Chenin Blanc vines across three renowned plots:

Haut-Lieu, Mont, and Clos du Bourg. The estate is a trailblazer in biodynamic viticulture, a method that emphasises harmony with nature to enhance wine character and preserve terroir authenticity. Guided by planetary rhythms, much like traditional winegrowers of the past, Domaine Huet follows a holistic approach to vineyard work. This practice supports the health of the soil and vines, reinforcing the estate’s commitment to sustainable and expressive winemaking.

Viticulture

Today, in the same spirit as their ancestors, harvesters continue to pick the grapes in successive passes over the vines. Vigilance and responsiveness are essential to harvest healthy, ripe grapes. This allows them to maximize the "Noble Rot" that gives the grapes maximum maturity and quality. Biodynamic agriculture, practiced for over twenty-five years, helps reveal the very essence of the terroirs in each of our vintages. Thus, the suppleness of the brown clays of Haut-Lieu, the chiseled flint of Mont-de-Marne, and the roundness of the limestone of Clos du Bourg give Chenin an incomparable elegance.

Tasting Note

A classic medium dry demi sec from a single vineyard, there is some crunchy pear and quince sitting on flint and limestone minerality. Full bodied, focussed and plenty of depth.

Food Matching

Great with Indian spices, pasta with blue cheese and fish curry.