Huet, Vouvray Haut Lieu Moelleux other_regions_italy Sappy and minerally

Sappy and minerally

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

The finish is brisk and fresh

Otherwise there is impressive volume and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a velvety mid-palate that contrasts considerably with the robust and borderline rustic finale that is supported by very firm tannins

This will be a fascinating wine to follow over the coming years and decades

Huet, Vouvray Haut Lieu Moelleux other_regions_italy Sappy and minerallyFrom a praised vintage, Huet's golden colored 1989 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux displays a very clear, subtle and lovely delicate bouquet of ripe, yellow fleshed fruits (peaches, pineapples, raisins) along with a delicious earthy chalky background. Round, rather semi sweet and very delicate on the palate, this elegant and balanced Chenin reveals a great finesse, vitality and lingering salinity. Medium bodied but intense and fine, this wine is lifted