Huet
Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 2003
Sweets
About the SessionA rich offering of vintage wines that have stood the test of time. Wine Specialist, Higgo Jacobs comments “These categories have strong historical ties with South Africa's wine industry, and they remain underrated in terms of bandwidth and prices, while consistently over-delivering on quality.”
About this Item
Le Haut Lieu is the original Huet vineyard, purchased in 1928 by Victor Huet, its deep clay-limestone soils consistently producing the most approachable wines in the Huet portfolio, generous in texture, suave in character and endlessly welcoming. The wine is 100% Chenin Blanc, fermented in the estate's ancient tuffeau cellars and bottled without manipulation.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
"A fresh, elegant wine, with a lightness of touch that belies the moelleux label. Full of white fruits and fresh jelly flavours, with subtle, seductive honeyed layers and acidity." - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 91/100 (Oct 2017)
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