{"product_id":"domaine-huet-vouvray-clos-du-bourg","title":"Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Clos du Bourg' Sec, Loire, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eA shallow layer of clay and limestone over tuffeau gives 2023 Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Clos du Bourg' Sec its distinctive combination of breadth and mineral definition. From a six-hectare walled vineyard above Vouvray’s church, this dry Chenin Blanc brings together generous yellow fruit, floral fragrance and a finely textured palate, held in focus by refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked in successive passes, selecting fruit according to ripeness and intended wine style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole bunches gently pressed without prior crushing or grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSettling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24 hours before fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts, with juice divided between tanks and seasoned barrels; the vineyard is vinified separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not deliberately encouraged; the completed proportion is unspecified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately six months before bottling, following the estate’s published cellar practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic and biodynamic; Biodyvin-certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clos du Bourg, a six-hectare walled monopole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e South-facing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow clay-limestone topsoil over tuffeau limestone, with bedrock approximately one metre below the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulphites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarah and Hugo Hwang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker and Estate Manager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin Joliveau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense straw yellow, the wine opens with quince, pear, yellow plum and kumquat, accompanied by white flowers, honeyed notes and subtle toasted nuts. The palate is generous and finely textured, balancing ripe fruit with tart apple and citrus freshness. Chalky, stony nuances lend definition, while bright acidity carries the fruit through a long, poised finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Gilman, View From the Cellar, May 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com, October 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Spectator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1928 by Victor Huet and his son Gaston, Domaine Huet established its reputation through three distinctive Chenin Blanc vineyards: Le Haut-Lieu, Le Mont and Clos du Bourg. Early adoption of biodynamics reinforced its commitment to expressing each site separately across dry, demi-sec and sweet wines. Today, owners Sarah and Hugo Hwang work with winemaker Benjamin Joliveau to maintain that continuity, combining meticulous vineyard selection with restrained cellar practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 10–12°C in a medium-sized white wine glass. Pair with pan-fried pike-perch and creamed leeks, roast chicken, poultry terrine, mature goat’s cheese or Comté. Allow a little air if initially reserved. Enjoy now for its fruit and freshness, or cellar carefully for greater savoury complexity; Wine Spectator’s published drinking guidance extends through 2037.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 750mL","offer_id":67588564123703,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Domaine_Huet_Vouvray_Clos_du_Bourg_Sec_Loire_France_2023.png?v=1792291012","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/domaine-huet-vouvray-clos-du-bourg","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}