Domaine Huet Vouvray “Le Haut-Lieu” Sec · Loire Valley, France · 2022

The Moment

Some wines feel timeless the moment you open them.

The 2022 Le Haut-Lieu Sec from Domaine Huet is exactly that kind of bottle — bright orchard fruit, chalky minerality, and a quiet power that unfolds slowly in the glass.

It’s precise, vibrant, and unmistakably Chenin Blanc from one of the most legendary producers in the Loire Valley.

What It Feels Like

Imagine a long lunch on a shaded terrace, oysters on the table, fresh bread still warm, and a bottle that keeps revealing new layers with every sip.

Huet’s vineyards sit on the limestone and clay soils of Vouvray, where Chenin Blanc develops its signature combination of bright acidity, texture, and longevity.

The Sec bottling represents the driest expression of the vineyard — structured, mineral, and deeply food-friendly.

In the Glass

Aromatics
Green apple, quince, citrus blossom, and subtle honeyed florals.

Palate
Lemon zest, pear, and orchard fruit layered over a chalky mineral backbone.

Texture
Medium-bodied with electric acidity and a lightly waxy Chenin texture.

Finish
Long, crisp, and saline with lingering citrus and stone.

Why We Love This Bottle

One of Loire’s Most Iconic Estates
Domaine Huet has defined world-class Chenin Blanc since 1928.

Single-Vineyard Expression
Le Haut-Lieu is Huet’s historic original vineyard, known for producing wines of elegance and early approachability.

Age-Worthy White Wine
While delicious now, Huet Vouvray can evolve beautifully for decades.

This is Chenin Blanc in its purest form.

Pair It With

• Oysters and shellfish
• Fresh chèvre
• Roast chicken
• Seafood pasta
• Herb-driven vegetable dishes

The wine’s acidity and minerality make it incredibly versatile at the table.

Technical Notes

Producer: Domaine Huet
Region: Vouvray, Loire Valley, France

Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

Soils: Clay and limestone (tuffeau)

Body: Medium
Acidity: High / vibrant

Flavor Profile
Green Apple · Pear · Lemon · Honeyed Florals · Chalky Mineral

Farming: Biodynamic

Serving Temperature
50–55°F

Drink Window
Now–2040+