2006 Domaine Huet Clos du Bourg ‘Premiere Trie’ Vouvray, Moelleux

From: Vouvray, Loire Valley, FranceVarietal: Chenin BlancTaste: In the glass, the 2006 ‘Première Trie’ pours a deep gold with amber highlights. The nose is intense and layered, showing ripe apricot, quince paste, candied citrus peel, and acacia honey, followed by hints of saffron, mushroom, and lanolin. On the palate, the wine is dense and unctuous with a broad texture, supported by vivid acidity that keeps it lifted. Flavors of marmalade, baked apple, dried pineapple, and chamomile tea build through the mid-palate, layered with mineral undertones and light oxidative notes from bottle age. The finish is long and honeyed, with lingering spice, citrus oil, and a mouth-coating waxy richness.

Pairing: This moelleux-style Chenin, especially in a late-harvest “Première Trie” expression, pairs well with dishes that balance sweetness, texture, and savory or spiced elements. Start by matching richness: look for dishes with creamy or nut-based components, or those where natural sweetness is an