Huet Vouvray Haut-Lieu Sec 2024 (750ml)

Domaine Huet's 2024 Haut-Lieu Sec is a dry Chenin Blanc from Vouvray, in the Loire Valley. The wine carries a residual sugar of 7.5 grams per liter, keeping it firmly in dry territory while preserving the varietal's natural mineral character.

Lime, herbs, and spring flowers open the wine, followed by a medium- to full-bodied palate that feels lively and sharp. There's a chiseled quality here, with a delicate bitterness framing the finish, which lingers with an ethereal, almost weightless quality. This is a wine built for clarity and precision rather than lush ripeness. It's approachable now, but the structure suggests it will gain roundness and complexity over time in the bottle.