Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Domaine Huet |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chenin Blanc |
Region | Vouvray |
Wine style | Loire Chenin Blanc |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has lovely complex nose with ripe fruit notes, wool, hints of honey and flowers. Fresh and lively on the palate, much more balanced than the rather lean 1969 Le Haut Lieu Sec. Chalky minerality, slight spicy, good fruit. |
Loire Chenin Blanc is characterized by its distinctive high acidity and chalky minerality, with notes of flowers, straw and honey.
Spanning the Loire River as it flows out to the Atlantic Ocean, the region has diverse soils and climates, meaning Chenin Blanc comes in all different styles. Because of the grape's inherent high acidity, Chenin Blanc's charm can be lost in cooler vintages, with the ...
