Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Vouvray Moelleux 2016 / 750 ml.

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SP9595 pts. - Wine Spectator - Sep 30, 2017
Gorgeous crystallized ginger, dried quince, glazed pear and warm persimmon notes are seamlessly interwoven here, gliding through a lengthy finish that picks up a lilting green tea accent. Frankly off-dry but wonderfully pure. Drink now through 2035. 700 cases made.

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SP95 95 pts. / Wine Spectator (Sep 30, 2017)

Gorgeous crystallized ginger, dried quince, glazed pear and warm persimmon notes are seamlessly interwoven here, gliding through a lengthy finish that picks up a lilting green tea accent. Frankly off-dry but wonderfully pure. Drink now through 2035. 700 cases made.

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SKU 45928
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Vouvray Moelleux
Country France
Region Loire
District Touraine
Product Location - Location-Appellation Vouvray
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 12%
Brand Domaine Huet
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2016
Bin Location 18
Can it be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color White
Grape(s) Chenin Blanc
Primary Grape Chenin Blanc
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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Domaine Huet Le Haut-Lieu Vouvray Sec 2021 / 750 ml.
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