Vouvray Brut Pétillant, Huet - 2019

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!