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1961 LHL demi-sec
Extemely young, to a point of being stubborn. There is a lot of that going around with the 61s these days, from Bordeaux and Burgundy in particular. Not just youthful, as many great Huet can be, but really young in its very profile. Barely a hint of red fruit, which typically emerges much earlier in the demi-sec, mostly a very cool yellow here. And still more than a topnote of chenin herbal funk, which, again, shouldn't be around much past the first 10-20 years. I could be mistaken on this last point, perhaps these aromas persist through the years but are less evident in a generally more evolved bottle of Vouvray. This also has a low yield sort of texture, in the best sense, and a mineral laced finish bordering on metallic. It is relatively dry, and given its freshness henceforth a fascinating example to follow.
1945 LHL moelleux 1er trie
Quite extraordinary. Extremely fresh despite a very deep colour and all sorts of evolution in the direction of dark warm fruits. I believe it stays fresh and light on its feet not only due to healty acidity but also a superb floral, herbal and mineral base which remain tangible in their supporting role if one is paying attention - which is difficult to do, given that the wine is an absolute tease. It hints at very exotic fruits, at lots of citrus, and especially at miel de printemps, but pulls back into its sphere of midpalate coolness very quickly. The best bottle of this wine, yet.
Extemely young, to a point of being stubborn. There is a lot of that going around with the 61s these days, from Bordeaux and Burgundy in particular. Not just youthful, as many great Huet can be, but really young in its very profile. Barely a hint of red fruit, which typically emerges much earlier in the demi-sec, mostly a very cool yellow here. And still more than a topnote of chenin herbal funk, which, again, shouldn't be around much past the first 10-20 years. I could be mistaken on this last point, perhaps these aromas persist through the years but are less evident in a generally more evolved bottle of Vouvray. This also has a low yield sort of texture, in the best sense, and a mineral laced finish bordering on metallic. It is relatively dry, and given its freshness henceforth a fascinating example to follow.
1945 LHL moelleux 1er trie
Quite extraordinary. Extremely fresh despite a very deep colour and all sorts of evolution in the direction of dark warm fruits. I believe it stays fresh and light on its feet not only due to healty acidity but also a superb floral, herbal and mineral base which remain tangible in their supporting role if one is paying attention - which is difficult to do, given that the wine is an absolute tease. It hints at very exotic fruits, at lots of citrus, and especially at miel de printemps, but pulls back into its sphere of midpalate coolness very quickly. The best bottle of this wine, yet.