Vouvray Brut Pétillant, Huet - 2017

Name: Vouvray Brut Pétillant, Huet
Brand: Huet
SKU: 19024
Price: 31.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 19024 750mL

Bottled before primary fermentation is finished resulting in a lower pressure sparkling wine, or pétillant. Dry and aromatic on the palate and a delight with fried chicken as the acidity and aromatics work well with the richness of the dish.

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Color

White

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Touraine

Appellation/Village

Vouvray

Producer

Huet

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

Domaine Huet is considered one of the hallmark producers of Chenin Blanc in the Loire, owning three of the most iconic vineyards in Vouvray: La Haut-Lieu, Le Mont, and Clos du Bourg. The nature of each vintage dictates which grapes will become Sec, Demi-Sec, and Moelleux, while they also hold back stocks of older vintages for later release. Beyond these and their single-vineyard bottlings, they also make a superb sparkling using grapes from these three vineyards and some smaller plots. This sparkler is a beauty: aromas of pineapple chunks, honeysuckle, and chamomile tea just waver in the glass. There is a thick, intense richness to the mousse complemented by just the right amount of dosage accentuating the wine’s tropical fruit and floral notes and its cool mineral backbone. A glistening alternative to Champagne!

- JOS

Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...