the palate has evolved

with grainy tannins and firm acidity

This is sufficiently forward that it could be enjoyed young

The 2001 Sori Tildin is stellar

yet the long growing season helped the extraction of velvety tannins

Huet, Vouvray Mont Demi Sec Vintage:2008 the palate has evolvedPebbly silex and green clay is probably the most exciting soil for the off dry style of Huet's Le Mont Chenin Blanc. The 2016 Vouvray Le Mont Demi Sec is a very good example. It opens with a clear, precise and smoky nose of crushed stones whereas the tropical fruit aromas remain discreet in the background. On the palate, this is an enormously pure, salty piquant and delicate Vouvray of remarkable class and finesse. The wine has intensity, tension,