Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.2228 ratings
9.388 pro ratings
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
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9.4

The 2020 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is starting to shake off the first days of its infancy but it has a long life ahead. It is akin to a cloud of Chenin, which fills the mouth with pure aromas reminiscent of freshly stewed apples and violets. The texture is finely woven and there’s acid to provide line through its balanced residual sugar. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)

The 2020 Clos du Bourg Demi-Sec is starting to shake off the first days of its infancy but it has a long life ahead. It is akin to a cloud of Chenin, which fills the mouth with pure aromas reminiscent of freshly stewed apples and violets. The texture is finely woven and there’s acid to provide line through its balanced residual sugar. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)

Sep 16th, 2022
Josh Morgenthau

Grapey, honeycomb, lily flower, honeysuckle, very expressive. Good acid and if you’re not an acid freak like I am you will not miss it. Needs more time to gain complexity.

Grapey, honeycomb, lily flower, honeysuckle, very expressive. Good acid and if you’re not an acid freak like I am you will not miss it. Needs more time to gain complexity.

Jun 18th, 2022
Matt Perlman

Gorgeous golden hue, honeyed, orchard fruit, melon, faintly floral, sappy texture but somehow weightless, floating on a reservoir of such untapped depth and intensity. I guess that’s why the John Gilman tasting note said “2020-2085+” or something insane like that. I totally believe it but also would like to drink the wine while I’m still alive

Gorgeous golden hue, honeyed, orchard fruit, melon, faintly floral, sappy texture but somehow weightless, floating on a reservoir of such untapped depth and intensity. I guess that’s why the John Gilman tasting note said “2020-2085+” or something insane like that. I totally believe it but also would like to drink the wine while I’m still alive

Dec 15th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Medium lemon; medium intensity aromas of quince, musky fruit, nectarine, melon, yellow pear, cider, honey; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, complex and concentrated, very good

Medium lemon; medium intensity aromas of quince, musky fruit, nectarine, melon, yellow pear, cider, honey; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, complex and concentrated, very good

Jan 20th, 2020
Mark Eastom

A little Aldehyde on the nose, but so pretty otherwise. Wet wool, honeyed, apricot, off dry, amazing acid and med weight on the body. Fun.

A little Aldehyde on the nose, but so pretty otherwise. Wet wool, honeyed, apricot, off dry, amazing acid and med weight on the body. Fun.

Dec 7th, 2018
Josh Orr

Amazing acidity and botrytis on this one. Loved how balanced it was for being demi sec

Amazing acidity and botrytis on this one. Loved how balanced it was for being demi sec

Dec 16th, 2017
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.6

So, so, so good. Exactly the right amount of RS and screaming acid. 200-pound barbell on a tightrope. Oozes Chenin-y power: baked apples, beeswax, salt, honeysuckle, aged cheddar, and crushed white stone. Pinguets at the hight of his powers in a stellar vintage. Hope there are more in the pipeline like this. Demi-sec is my favorite style from the house and probably the most age-able table-wine style, as the Molleux are too sweet for anything but cheese, in general. Drink from now until the end of time.

So, so, so good. Exactly the right amount of RS and screaming acid. 200-pound barbell on a tightrope. Oozes Chenin-y power: baked apples, beeswax, salt, honeysuckle, aged cheddar, and crushed white stone. Pinguets at the hight of his powers in a stellar vintage. Hope there are more in the pipeline like this. Demi-sec is my favorite style from the house and probably the most age-able table-wine style, as the Molleux are too sweet for anything but cheese, in general. Drink from now until the end of time.

2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014
Drake Whitcraft

Winemaker Whitcraft Winery

8.9

2013. With Burt Williams.

2013. With Burt Williams.

2 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2014
Steven Gullo

A classic benchmark for DemiSec Vouvray. Light golden color, Baked apple spice, ripe pears, ginger and honey. Just a hint of sweetness. Paired remarkably with Blue cheese

A classic benchmark for DemiSec Vouvray. Light golden color, Baked apple spice, ripe pears, ginger and honey. Just a hint of sweetness. Paired remarkably with Blue cheese

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2022
Gregory Fulchiero

Honey mushrooms apples acid insane @advacedsommcourse

Honey mushrooms apples acid insane @advacedsommcourse

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2019