Den 9 ha store, lerholdige mark Le Haut Lieu giver altid den mest åbne og tilgængelige af Huets tørre vine. Vinen blev ikke produceret i 2018, men i denne årgang gør den et fænomenalt comeback, der bare er et vidnesbyrd om den seriøsitet, man lægger for dagen hos Huet. Duften indleder med noter af gule frugter, fersken og moden pære i et elegant og harmonisk udtryk, som hele tiden udvikler sig i glasset. Gang på gang vender man tilbage, og finder nye nuancer i duften. I munden folder vinen sig langsomt og elegant ud, og man kan ikke undgå at blive draget af Huets univers, der på én gang er komplekst og forførende.
Robert Parker - 95
The deep brown clay soils of the Haut-Lieu plateau provide the typical fruitiness and freshness wonderfully in Huet's 2019 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Sec. Ripe pear, tangerine and orange fruits with notes of lemon grass and green pimientos intertwined with very fine chalky and later tobacco notes give a remarkably fine, elegant and harmonious, subtly complex and simply gorgeous bouquet with floral (lime blossom!) and yeasty aromas that are immediately attractive. Delicate and linear on the palate, this is a pure, fresh, bone-dry, lean and textured, highly refined and perfectly interwoven Chenin with persistent purity, finesse, salty-mineral tension and very fine tannins. Highly finessed and so pure and vivacious! This is a chalky picture-book Haut-Lieu that can age for many years, even though it is already dangerously seductive! There was no dry Le Haut-Lieu produced in 2018, but the 2019 is possibly the finest, most delicate and elegant I've had in recent years, at least at this early stage. A terrific and buoyant Vouvray that any Chenin lover should try—or, better yet, cellar! 13% alcohol. 80,000 bottles made. Tasted in July 2020.
Vinous - 92
The 2019 Sec Le Haut-Lieu is classy, polished and simply impeccable. Soft, silky contours wrap around a core of peach and lemon confit fruit. The first impression is all about texture. White flowers, pear and white pepper are some of the nuances that emerge over time, adding complexity, while clean, minerally notes grace the exquisite finish.
Wine Spectator - 93
Ekstra Bladet - ★★★★★
"Chenin Blanc fra Loiredalen. Lette oxiderede noter i duften. Medium koncentration og masser af dybde i vinen. Pærer, syltet orange, abrikos og citrus. En spændende vin med kant. Lang afslutning. Fund til prisen."
Decanter - 92
Le Haut Lieu has more citrusy characters on the nose than the Clos du Bourg, but aeration reveals floral and spicy notes too. There is lovely balance on the palate as well as tactile tension and mouth-watering, crystalline sensations that many designate as minerality. This wine provides a stellar introduction to the great white wines of this domaine.
| Årgang | 2019 |
| Vintype | Hvidvin |
| Land | Frankrig |
| Område | Loire |
| Producent | Domaine Huet |
| Alkoholprocent | 12.5% |
| Indhold | 75cl |
| Druer | Chenin Blanc |
| Produktionsmetode | Biodynamisk |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
