Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg by Domaine Huet

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: botrytis, apricot jam, candied citrus, saffron

Palate: honey, dried apricot, preserved citrus, chalk

Botrytis-affected Chenin Blanc from Clos du Bourg in late-harvest conditions. Honey, apricot and preserved citrus over the cuvée's signature chalky acidity.

What it pairs with

Foie gras au torchon
Classic Loire pairing: botrytis honey and apricot meet the duck-liver richness; chalk acidity refreshes.
Tarte Tatin
Caramelised apple meets honey and preserved citrus; high acid keeps the pairing from cloying.
Roquefort
Blue cheese salt meets botrytis sweetness; saffron and honey echo the cheese's umami.
Saffron rice pudding
Cuvée's saffron aromatic locks onto dessert; honey-citrus profile handles dairy.

History

Huet's Moelleux from Clos du Bourg is made only in vintages where Chenin Blanc develops sufficient botrytis. The cuvée joins the estate's pantheon of long-lived sweet Vouvrays.

1989 — Cuvée Constance dessert wine introduced as a Sologne-style late-harvest Chenin

Facts

Producer: Domaine Huet
Grapes: Chenin Blanc (100%)
Classification: Vouvray AOC
Oak: Vinified and aged in older oak demi-muids and tank, no new oak, around 12 months on lees
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 65 to 120 at retail
Drinking window: 10-50 from vintage
First vintage: 1963
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: DEMETER
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Scores

Wine Advocate 96 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2020)

Frequently asked about Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg

What does Huet Moelleux Clos du Bourg taste like?

Botrytis, apricot jam, candied citrus and saffron on the nose; honey, dried apricot, preserved citrus and chalk on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long, layered finish.

When should I drink Huet Moelleux Clos du Bourg?

Drink between 10 and 50 years from vintage. Huet's sweet wines are documented to cellar for decades; mature bottles develop saffron, honey and waxy complexity over decades.

What food pairs with Huet Moelleux Clos du Bourg?

Foie gras au torchon is the classic Loire pairing. Tarte Tatin, Roquefort and saffron rice pudding are equally strong matches.

Is Huet Moelleux Clos du Bourg vegan?

Yes. Domaine Huet is Demeter-certified biodynamic since 1993 and uses no animal-derived fining agents.

Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg