2016 Domaine Huet Vouvray Cuvée Constance

The Loire Valley wine offering is nothing if not diverse, and Vouvray is the single region that best exemplifies this diversity. Admittedly, Vouvray is all about one variety: Chenin Blanc. Vouvray is located in the coolest part of the Loire and the climate has the most influence on the wine style. In colder years, increased acidity lends itself to both still and sparkling wines that can be dry, off-dry or medium-dry.

Domaine Huet is without a doubt the reference for top wines in the Loire! Domaine Huet, founded in 1928, has three special and different terroirs: Le Mont with 8 hectares, Le Haut-Lieu with 9 hectares and Le Clos de Bourg with 6 hectares, surrounded by a stone wall. We are located east of Tours in the Loire. Since 1990, Huet has been one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture. This cultivation method, which fully respects the soil, the plant and the environment, ensures that the Chenin Blanc shows its true character and authenticity here. In the wine cellar, the wines ferment in a mix of old oak barrels (demi muids) and stainless steel tanks. Fermentation starts with the natural, own yeast. After the first fermentation, no lactic acid fermentation follows so that the wines retain their characteristic 'freshness'.

The orange/amber Huet 2016 Vouvray Cuvée Constance opens with beautifully intense yet refined fruit aromas reminiscent of pure raisins, ultra-ripe stone fruits and caramel notes, interwoven with refreshing citrus fruit and some delicate peppery/spicy aromas. Silky, round and very refined on the palate, this is a very intense, densely layered, yet lively fresh, salty and savoury Chenin with very fine-grained tannins and stimulating lemon bitters on the long, lingering finish. The 2016 is another beautiful Cuvée Constance, produced only in the very best vintages for noble sweet wines. 11.5% declared alcohol. 500-milliliter bottle.