Huet
Le Mont Moelleux 2002
The Loire Valley
About the SessionThe 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.
LOT 97
Huet
Le Mont Moelleux 2002
ZAR 2 500
About this Item
Domaine Huet is the most storied estate in Vouvray, founded in 1928 and raised to legend by Gaston Huet, the winemaker-mayor who defended the appellation for more than half a century. Farmed biodynamically since 1990, it draws Chenin Blanc of extraordinary purity and longevity from three great parcels, in styles that run from bone-dry (sec) through off-dry (demi-sec) to lusciously sweet (moelleux). Le Mont, on flinty clay over limestone, is the source of Huet's tautest, most long-lived and mineral wines. This is a sweet moelleux from 2002, now maturing towards a drier, savoury profile. James Lawther MW gave it 16.5 out of 20, and Antonio Galloni from Vinous gave it a rating of 90.
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
"Pale gold. Evolved nose with a note of truffle. Palate drier and less marked by the residual sugar. After the 2018 seems more like a demi-sec........" - James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Mar 2023)
"The 2002 Moelleux Le Mont is laced with the essence of apricot, crushed autumn leaves, honey, minerals and earthiness. Despite its intense color, the 2002 is now a pretty delicate wine.........." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 90/100 (Sep 2020)
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