Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec 2023 Domaine Huet | Loire

Domaine Huet 'sVouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec is in the great tradition of Loire white wines, combining refinement, precision and energy. On the siliceous-clay slopes of the Le Mont vineyard, the Chenin grape finds a pure, nuanced expression. Domaine Huet, a pioneer of biodynamic vi ticulture in Vouvray since the 1980s, cultivates its vines with respect for the living world, paying attention to every detail, from vine to cellar. This demi-sec is made from grapes harvested by hand in successive selections, so that only those at optimum ripeness are picked. Fermentation, carried out with indigenous yeasts, stops naturally when the balance between sugar and acidity is reached, giving this wine a natural tension and melted sweetness. Six months' ageing in demi-muids and stainless-steel vats, with no artificial additives or new barrels, preserves the fruit's clarity while developing a silky texture.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin : Mont Demi-Sec seduces with its measured vivacity. It combines the generosity of ripe fruit with the mineral tension typical of Loire Chenin. This semi-dry Vouvray offers beautiful ripeness without heaviness, supported by a silky texture and well-controlled freshness, offering a balanced, distinguished profile.

The finesse of the bouquet is immediately seductive, without being overpowering. The wine opens with elegant notes of pear, quince, verbena and white flowers. A touch of honey and a slightly smoky mineral nuance complete this delicate palette of aromatic freshness.

On the palate, the attack is soft, carried by a taut acidity that perfectly balances the sweetness. Flavors of white fruit and candied citrus precede a hint of minerality evoking the wine's particular terroir. The whole is underlined by a full, slightly creamy body, evoking a full, clean juice. Hints of lime blossom and white tea follow through to the finish, which is beautifully saline, beckoning another sip.