100% Chenin Blanc from 15 year-old vines grown on brown clay and chalk soils. The grapes were hand-harvested and then fermented in oak:
either barrels of 225l, tuns of 600l or vats of 3,000l capacity. Fermentation took place at low temperatures of 14 - 17°C and lasted roughly 2
months. Only yeasts from Domaine Huet’s own grapes and cellars were used, they never use cultured yeasts, preferring the indigenous ones
that give a localised, more authentic flavour. Alc 13%, TA 5.66g/l, RS 7.7g/l.
Waitrose Wine Direct and 3 branches.IWSC and DWWA 2011 Bronze Medal Winner.

Heavy bottle. Quite a golden colour. An intense aroma. All sorts of complexity going on. It has the smell of honey from a rustic artisanal hive, without actually smelling sweetly of honey. It has a touch of ripe sweetness and perfect acidity. A massive wine, but not heavy. It’s stunning. *

06/10/11

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