Huet, Vouvray Haut Lieu Moelleux other_regions_italy Sappy and minerally

Sappy and minerally

polished river stone

it will require at least a decade in bottle

Otherwise there is impressive volume and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a velvety mid-palate that contrasts considerably with the robust and borderline rustic finale that is supported by very firm tannins

perfumed black fruit and cheery red berry sparks

Huet, Vouvray Haut Lieu Moelleux other_regions_italy Sappy and minerallyFrom a praised vintage, Huet's golden colored 1989 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux displays a very clear, subtle and lovely delicate bouquet of ripe, yellow fleshed fruits (peaches, pineapples, raisins) along with a delicious earthy chalky background. Round, rather semi sweet and very delicate on the palate, this elegant and balanced Chenin reveals a great finesse, vitality and lingering salinity. Medium bodied but intense and fine, this wine is lifted