Domaine de la Taille aux Loups

Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Hauts de Husseau 2015

The Loire Valley
About the Session

The Loire Valley is strongly represented in this offering, with nineteen lots from thirteen producers spanning some of the region’s most celebrated appellations, including Vouvray, Sancerre, Chinon and Chavignol. At the heart of the selection is Domaine Huet, the legendary Vouvray estate renowned for its exceptional Chenin Blanc, alongside Domaine de la Taille aux Loups and its highly regarded old-vine Chenin Blancs.


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Lot 89
  • Domaine de la Taille aux Loups; Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Hauts de Husseau; 2015; 1 (1 x 1); 1500ml

LOT 89

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups

Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Hauts de Husseau 2015
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 500 - 2 500
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 1 300
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About this Item

Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Hauts de Husseau 2015
1 (1 x 1) 1500ml

Domaine de la Taille aux Loups is the estate of Jacky Blot, a former wine broker who from 1989 built a holding of old-vine parcels at Montlouis-sur-Loire, across the river from Vouvray, and became one of the Loire's most exacting growers of dry Chenin Blanc. Les Hauts de Husseau is a dry Montlouis from very old vines on clay-limestone over tuffeau, here in magnum. James Molesworth from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 93, and Richard Hemming MW gave it 17 out of 20.

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

"This offers a core of ripe pear, fig and quince flavors, allied to very racy acidity that drives the finish along. Flashes of fennel and lime zest add range and a mouthwatering feel on the finish." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Jul 2017)

"Honey and pollen on the nose – lifted and fragrant. Ripe apple and lemon juice too, with a pithy green-apple skin flavour. Very zingy acid to finish." - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jun 2018)

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Lot 89