TN: 1959 Huët Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)

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  • 1959 Huët Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg - France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray (12/20/2008)
    Dinner at Duck & Dumpling for Dena’s birthday. Medium gold in the glass this was one of the most stunning bottles of Huet, or I should just say wine, that I’ve ever experienced. This is not an older bottle to be fascinated with for how it doesn’t taste as old as it is, it’s a complete wine that penetrates all of the senses and makes a special evening that much more memorable. My raw notes are much more words than sentences, even more so that usual, so here goes on some of the impressions I was able to capture. Honeysuckle, acacia honey, beeswax, lanolin, nectarines, apricots, dried fruits. Medium bodied with a long finish. Subdued sweetness and a tremendous balance in many regards - sweet vs sour, youthful fruit vs complexity of age. Will easily drink very, very well for another 25-50 years. What a masterpiece. 50+14+15+9.5+9.5 = 98 (98 pts.)

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Sounds tasty Jeff!! I’ve got one of these laying around just waiting for the right crowd…

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If only Idaho was closer…I’m the right crowd!!!

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Nice to see you’re still drinking the good stuff, Jeff. Some variability with that wine, but when it’s on, it’s terrific.

Cheers,

Brad

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I’ll bet you are! Honestly, it can be tough to figure out who to drink some of the stuff I’ve got in my cellar with… [swearing.gif]

I love sharing my wines, but I definitely want to share w/ folks who are going to “get it.”

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Wow. Thanks for the note.

Cheers,
-Robert

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Thought this link might be of interest for the Huet fans here, at least those who do not know this site!

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