Huet 2020 Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec

Le Haut Lieu is the historical, and largest, site of Domaine Huet. A bit more than 9 hectares, slightly higher on the plateau and further from the Loire, the vines are grown on a darker clay with some eolian sands.  All the still wines at Huet are made the same way, the only difference being the picking, and the balance of the must. Aging happens mostly in larger, older barrels and sometimes partially in tanks, but always blended, to be bottled in April. Le Haut Lieu tends to give the earlier drinking  version of the 3 sites, but the deeper clay soils impart great richness and ageability as well.  13.5% alcohol, 19 grams/liter RS, 4.44 g/l total acidity, pH 3.16  "The palate makes clear the wine’s youthful status, with great tension and freshness, with density and grip, but also a rather delicate feel to the composition. Bright, with such nascent energy and drive, leading into a lightly bitter grip in the finish which is long and dense. Expressive, and very smart." Wine Doctor