G. Huet Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut Lieu

FRANCE: LOIRE VALLEY - VOUVRAY

Size750MLVintage1934SKU6116

To anyone who knows Vouvray, Huet needs no introduction. This estate enjoys a reputation second to none. The wines originate from three superb individual vineyards: Le Haut Lieu, Clos du Bourg and Le Mont. Le Haut Lieu, surrounding the late Mr Huet's home, was already considered one of the best vineyard sites in the region as early as the 15th century. The resulting wines are very special. Sometimes austere and closed when young these wines age beautifully. They are the expression of the Chenin Blanc at its best. The sweet wines from the great vintages are the stars. They may be kept for 50 years or more and still show their gorgeous honey botrytised flavours over layers of rich unctuous fruit.

G. Huet Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut Lieu

FRANCE: LOIRE VALLEY - VOUVRAY

Size750MLVintage1945SKU6117

Rich and unctuous, there is texture and power but the wine is not overly sweet as any residual is beautifully balanced with bright, cleansing acidity. There was plenty of botrytis in '45 and this gives the wine a wonderfully spicy, savoury edge. Great length and endless complexity. A once in a lifetime experience.