The 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec was a Merchant's Pick
97 pts • Top 100 Wine Discoveries of 2020
July 23, 2021
The 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray "Clos du Bourg" was selected among the "Top 100 Wine Discoveries of 2020" by the Wine Advocate.
Akin to Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, Wine Advocate's Top 100 Wine Discoveries does not rank within the list. Rather, it highlights the best of breed wines reviewed in 2020.
Indeed, Huet's Clos du Bourg is something special. Burgundy has DRC. Barolo has Conterno. And, Vouvray has Domaine Huet.
"Full-bodied, round and fruity on the palate, this is a deep, intense, juicy, silky-textured yet tight, chalky, very complex, sustainably structured and persistently salty-mineral Chenin from old vines that give extra concentration as well as a spectacularly expressive character. This is a great, age-worthy Vouvray with fine tannins and lingering salty tension and finesse. What a finish!... The 2019 is a duty for all Chenin aficionados!" Wine Advocate
Like a fine Bordeaux, let it breathe for 30 minutes.
Finesse. Fruit. Finish. All the elements will emerge as you taste one of the finest Vouvrays ever bottled.
The exclusive 6-hectare parcel known as "Clos du Bourg" is considered the Grand Cru of Vouvray. The Chenin Blanc grapes grown in this clos are without a doubt the most textured, refined, and pure expression of the varietal we've ever enjoyed.
An ideal food pairing wine, Huet is an essential white wine to round out your cellar. It's perfect with cheese, seafood, poultry, and lean meats - and perfect for Thanksgiving fare.
Enjoy!