Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2027 to 2067.
vintage10 yrs50 yrs52 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2020201796/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

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.

  1. 1989: Cuvée Constance dessert wine introduced as a Sologne-style late-harvest Chenin

Facts

Producer
Domaine Huet · visiting guide
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)

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.

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