The Grand Cru of Vouvray
2020 Domaine Huet Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec Vouvray
If you want to understand why Domaine Huet is one of the world's greatest white wine estates, you start with Clos du Bourg. This is not just a vineyard; it is hallowed ground. Surrounded by an ancient stone wall and located directly above the church in Vouvray, Clos du Bourg has been documented as …
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Great Scores. 97V and 95WA.
Biodynamic Farming: Huet was one of the first estates in France to adopt biodynamics.
Vinous: 97; Wine Advocate: 95
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Tasting notes
Aroma
A complex, dark-toned nose of quince paste, ginger, and marzipan. As it opens, it reveals distinct notes of white flowers and a flinty, smoky minerality.
Palate
Seamless and profound. The palate balances its lush fruit with a spine of electric acidity, creating a sensation of volume without heaviness. Flavors of ripe pear, honeycomb, and saline minerals persist on a finish that lasts for minutes.
White Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Balanced
60/100 Intensity
Feather-light
Lifted
Balanced
Structured
Powerful
Grapes
100% Chenin Blanc
Serving
50–55°F
Window
2025–2045
Product Description
A 97-Point masterpiece from the oldest vineyard in the appellation.
If you want to understand why Domaine Huet is one of the world's greatest white wine estates, you start with Clos du Bourg.
This is not just a vineyard; it is hallowed ground. Surrounded by an ancient stone wall and located directly above the church in Vouvray, Clos du Bourg has been documented as a premium site since the 7th century. Its shallow clay-limestone soils produce the most powerful, structured wines in the Huet lineup.
The 2020 vintage is a stunning example of this power. In a warm, solar year, the old vines produced fruit with incredible concentration and a touch of natural sweetness. This Demi-Sec is not a dessert wine; it is a gastronomic titan. With just enough sweetness to balance the razor-sharp acidity, it possesses a texture that Vinous describes as having volume but not weight. It is a wine that feels electric, alive, and capable of aging for 50 years.
