Domaine Huet's Vouvray Haut-Lieu Sec is one of the Loire Valley's most celebrated white wines, made entirely from Chenin Blanc grown on the nine-hectare Le Haut-Lieu vineyard situated on the Vouvrillon plateau. Founded in 1928, Domaine Huet has long been regarded as the standard-bearer for great, age-worthy Chenin Blanc — Sotheby's has called Huet "the benchmark for Chenin Blanc's potential." The estate has practiced biodynamic farming for over 25 years, cultivating deep clay-rich soils that yield wines of exceptional precision and character.

This dry (Sec) expression presents a bright pale gold in the glass, with an enticing bouquet of ripe green apple, pear, white flowers, honeysuckle, flint, ginger, and almond paste. On the palate, crisp, invigorating acidity frames flavors of apple, pear, and lemon, complemented by a faint honeyed richness, a minerally texture, wet stone, and a delicate salinity. Full-figured yet crystalline, it is at once powerful and unpretentious, reflecting the terroir of its celebrated vineyard with remarkable fidelity. Serve at 48°F alongside shellfish, soft cheeses, white meats, or vegetables. Enjoy now through 2040. Sold as a 12-bottle case (12 x 750mL).