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HUET Vouvray 2x 1985 Le Mont Demi Sec 1x 1989 CdB Moelleux 1er Trie,

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Three lovely bottles from THE pre-eminent source for fine Vouvray: Domaine Huet. The 1989 in particular is talked of in revered tones and winemaker Noël Pinguet is on record as saying he never made a better wine.

Notes below are from Richard Kelley MW, former importer of the domaines wines to the UK and one the foremost experts on the estate worldwide. For a very thorough history and analysis of the estate see his full report at http://www.richardkelley.co.uk/vouvray_huet_index.htm

2 x 1985 Le Mont Demi Sec

Very pale appearance and un-evolved on the nose with some reduction. This is completely backward, although does show some evolution to the fruit profile that suggests some possibly in-balance in the ageing process. Faint citrus and diesel on the palate and the level of sweetness shows the wine to be a true demi-sec. There is excellent acidity and focus to the palate, but this wine just doesn’t want to grow up. 18g/l (tasted January 2007)

This is peculiar vintage. The spring of 1985 was unusually dry and there is a common theme throughout the appellation in that the blocked maturity meant that the wines have remained muted and have never really opened up. According to Noel this is also true of the wines of Philippe Foreau. Conditions were good from the middle of August right through until November. It was the first vintage since 1973 that any moëlleux was produced at Huet.

Le Mont is usually the last vineyard to be picked, regardless of the style of wine produced; its retarded ripening is reflected in the maturation of the wines as they are usually the last to open up, but are generally very long lived.

It is normal in most vintages to produce a demi-sec, literally meaning half-dry. This much maligned category is recognised by the purists as the defining style of the appellation. On average they will have about 17 grams per litre of residual sugar (although like with sec, these tend to be rising), but retain perfect poise and balance due to the acidity. Those who follow Vouvray on a superficial level tend only to get excited by the quality of the great sweet wine vintages, such as 1945, 1947, 1989 and 1990. Whilst these are indeed spectacular, one has to understand that these trophy wines are often only to be broached at celebratory dinners, whilst the excellent examples of Sec and Demi-Sec can be opened on a more regular basis, especially when matched with appropriate savoury dishes.

Each bottle shows signs of bin soiling and both have minor nicks to the labels. To establish ullage levels I have made a small 't-cut' to the foil of the bottle (see pictures) with the lowest fill level to establish a 4cm ullage from base of cork to top of wine. The other bottle has a slightly higher fill.

1 x 1989 Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie

Polished. A little deeper than its peers; distinctly orange-brown. The nose is very fine, clean and lifted. It still appears a little restrained, but is certainly more accessible than Le Mont. The palate is taut and mineral with a racy edge to the acidity. It appears a little leaner and drier in comparison, but with great structure and balance. The wine is barely evolved and probably will prove to be the greatest of the three wines, albeit each is likely to achieve its full maturity in different decades going forward. Highest acidity of all the Moëlleux this vintage. Tasted October 2009

An exceptional vintage, comparable in quality to 1947. A mild winter and warm spring led to early budding and flowering was three weeks ahead of normal. A token sec and demi-sec were made, but this is a year for sweet wines. Noël states that if a vigneron were to prepare a document which stated the ideal conditions for the season, then this would be the model (on the basis that you wanted to make sweet wines every year, of course). Coming after such a dearth of sweet wine vintages (one has to go back to 1971 to find anything even remotely worthy), this year was met with much international excitement.

The harvest followed a hot and perfect summer, with a nominal 10mm of rain falling each month. Picking started at the end of September and extended into early November. The conditions were such that there was never any hurry to bring in the crop. This is the last time that a harvest extended into November at the domaine; something that Noël directly attributes to global warming.

Not only is 1989 of the highest possible quality, the yields were also bountiful at between 40 and 45hl/ha; remarkable considering the harvest consisted mainly of desiccated berries, although this vintage delivered the first ever release of the now legendary Cuvée Constance, in honour of Gaston’s mother.

The vineyard sits on the first coteaux above the town, or le bourg, and directly behind the large church. The soil here is less than one metre deep, allowing the vines easy access to the tuffeau directly below. Le Clos de Bourg is perhaps recognised as the most promising source for moëlleux, from grapes that have been affected either by botrytis or passerillage.

For Noël Pinguet, the defining, classic Moëlleux (literally meaning ‘full of marrow’, and refering more to the textural quality than to the sweetness) will have approximately 30 grams of residual sugar. The elevated classification of Première Trie doesn’t automatically mean that these grapes have been harvested on the first passage as the name might suggest, but rather that they are selected on any one of the three separate visits to the vineyard when bunches affected either by botrytis or dried by wind and sun are selected, often grape by grape.

Label and fill are both exceptional. This will be a treat!
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210908

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HUET Vouvray 2x 1985 Le Mont Demi Sec 1x 1989 CdB Moelleux 1er Trie

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3 bottles, 75cl each

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White

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France, Victoria, Rutherglen

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Three lovely bottles from THE pre-eminent source for fine Vouvray: Domaine Huet. The 1989 in particular is talked of in revered tones and winemaker Noël Pinguet is on record as saying he never made a better wine.

Notes below are from Richard Kelley MW, former importer of the domaines wines to the UK and one the foremost experts on the estate worldwide. For a very thorough history and analysis of the estate see his full report at http://www.richardkelley.co.uk/vouvray_huet_index.htm

2 x 1985 Le Mont Demi Sec

Very pale appearance and un-evolved on the nose with some reduction. This is completely backward, although does show some evolution to the fruit profile that suggests some possibly in-balance in the ageing process. Faint citrus and diesel on the palate and the level of sweetness shows the wine to be a true demi-sec. There is excellent acidity and focus to the palate, but this wine just doesn’t want to grow up. 18g/l (tasted January 2007)

This is peculiar vintage. The spring of 1985 was unusually dry and there is a common theme throughout the appellation in that the blocked maturity meant that the wines have remained muted and have never really opened up. According to Noel this is also true of the wines of Philippe Foreau. Conditions were good from the middle of August right through until November. It was the first vintage since 1973 that any moëlleux was produced at Huet.

Le Mont is usually the last vineyard to be picked, regardless of the style of wine produced; its retarded ripening is reflected in the maturation of the wines as they are usually the last to open up, but are generally very long lived.

It is normal in most vintages to produce a demi-sec, literally meaning half-dry. This much maligned category is recognised by the purists as the defining style of the appellation. On average they will have about 17 grams per litre of residual sugar (although like with sec, these tend to be rising), but retain perfect poise and balance due to the acidity. Those who follow Vouvray on a superficial level tend only to get excited by the quality of the great sweet wine vintages, such as 1945, 1947, 1989 and 1990. Whilst these are indeed spectacular, one has to understand that these trophy wines are often only to be broached at celebratory dinners, whilst the excellent examples of Sec and Demi-Sec can be opened on a more regular basis, especially when matched with appropriate savoury dishes.

Each bottle shows signs of bin soiling and both have minor nicks to the labels. To establish ullage levels I have made a small 't-cut' to the foil of the bottle (see pictures) with the lowest fill level to establish a 4cm ullage from base of cork to top of wine. The other bottle has a slightly higher fill.

1 x 1989 Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie

Polished. A little deeper than its peers; distinctly orange-brown. The nose is very fine, clean and lifted. It still appears a little restrained, but is certainly more accessible than Le Mont. The palate is taut and mineral with a racy edge to the acidity. It appears a little leaner and drier in comparison, but with great structure and balance. The wine is barely evolved and probably will prove to be the greatest of the three wines, albeit each is likely to achieve its full maturity in different decades going forward. Highest acidity of all the Moëlleux this vintage. Tasted October 2009

An exceptional vintage, comparable in quality to 1947. A mild winter and warm spring led to early budding and flowering was three weeks ahead of normal. A token sec and demi-sec were made, but this is a year for sweet wines. Noël states that if a vigneron were to prepare a document which stated the ideal conditions for the season, then this would be the model (on the basis that you wanted to make sweet wines every year, of course). Coming after such a dearth of sweet wine vintages (one has to go back to 1971 to find anything even remotely worthy), this year was met with much international excitement.

The harvest followed a hot and perfect summer, with a nominal 10mm of rain falling each month. Picking started at the end of September and extended into early November. The conditions were such that there was never any hurry to bring in the crop. This is the last time that a harvest extended into November at the domaine; something that Noël directly attributes to global warming.

Not only is 1989 of the highest possible quality, the yields were also bountiful at between 40 and 45hl/ha; remarkable considering the harvest consisted mainly of desiccated berries, although this vintage delivered the first ever release of the now legendary Cuvée Constance, in honour of Gaston’s mother.

The vineyard sits on the first coteaux above the town, or le bourg, and directly behind the large church. The soil here is less than one metre deep, allowing the vines easy access to the tuffeau directly below. Le Clos de Bourg is perhaps recognised as the most promising source for moëlleux, from grapes that have been affected either by botrytis or passerillage.

For Noël Pinguet, the defining, classic Moëlleux (literally meaning ‘full of marrow’, and refering more to the textural quality than to the sweetness) will have approximately 30 grams of residual sugar. The elevated classification of Première Trie doesn’t automatically mean that these grapes have been harvested on the first passage as the name might suggest, but rather that they are selected on any one of the three separate visits to the vineyard when bunches affected either by botrytis or dried by wind and sun are selected, often grape by grape.

Label and fill are both exceptional. This will be a treat!
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Item Details

Item ID:

210908

Name:

HUET Vouvray 2x 1985 Le Mont Demi Sec 1x 1989 CdB Moelleux 1er Trie

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Quantity / Size:

3 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

White

Country / Region:

France, Victoria, Rutherglen

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£25 for up to 12 bottles within the UK Items will be sent in super secure packaging. Preferred method of payment is bank transfer. International bank transfers must be sent on an all fees basis. Paypal charges will be added to your final invoice if this method of payment is used. I use this website to calculate the fee http://paypalfeecalculator.paymentprocessing.cc/
From SW6, United Kingdom
EU member states - please ask for a quote on shipping.\r\n\r\nSingapore bidders please contact Bid For Wine to arrange suitable freight forwarding if you do not already have a company to do this for you.

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