11/18/2021 - kitkat4 wrote:

Day 1 seemed fully mature, unlike the 2019 Domaine Huet from the day before. Was quite enjoyable, nice saline and mineral accents.

Day 2, though, seemed prematurely oxidized, with bruised apples. Not nearly as enjoyable on the second day.

11/27/2021 - kitkat4 Does not like this wine:

So glad I only purchased one bottle of this. A very odd wine and not my thing at all. As per my understanding, this is a wine to have over multiple days which is how I approached it.

Day 1: Like tart, unsweetened apple cider with just a touch of funk. Not my thing. Didn't quite finish the glass.

Day 2 and 3: Nuse a bit more vibrant. Higher acidity than day 1. With a bit of spritz and an unpleasant tingle on the tongue, there is too much to distract from the fruit and wine itself.

Day 4 was Thanksgiving - did not try it.

Day 5: Nose still a bit like apples. High acidity but fruit seems masked some with alcohol and nutty flavors. Not particularly enjoyable.

11/26/2021 - kitkat4 Does not like this wine:

Reminds me a bit of cranberry juice, but with alcohol. Sipped over some time and two days, but never could get into it. Lacks the bit of depth that the tardive has. Poured the last glass down the drain.

11/19/2021 - kitkat4 Likes this wine:

My third Chenin Blanc this week, and the best - even compared to the Huet 2019 Sec. Only my second Chidaine ever and I am already a fan.

Served at cellar temperature.

On the nose, floral, pineapple, peach. The floral notes are really pleasant.

On the palate, zesty, mineral, floral, lime zest, dried apricot, fruity. White pepper lingers.

Multi-layer, dry, really enjoyable wine. I have one left and may try to order another one.

8/18/2021 - kitkat4 wrote:

Day 1: juicy, quince, citrus, very ripe. Some bitterness. Mineral and tarragon (slight licorice and lemon) linger long on the palate. Medium body and acidity. Later, with food, some grapefruit. Wine shows potential but not wowing me at this point.

Day 2: medium body and fruit. Does best with food due to the lingering herbal flavor on the palate.

I'm fairly new to Chenin Blanc, but this did not wow me. Do the herbal notes that persisted long after sipping persist as it ages? The fruit and acidity were only moderate, (say, compared to German Riesling) so if they fade over the years what is left? I've really enjoyed the Chenin Blanc I have had so far, but not sure what to make of my first new vintage (non-aged) Huet sec experience.

I have two bottles in the cellar so hope it improves with time. I detest anything that reminds me of black licorice. so the herbal tarragon notes are a turn-off.

6/29/2021 - SouthernStateofMind wrote:

Decanted two (2) hours. Goldenrod in color with intense aromas of apricot, quince, lemon curd, honeysuckle, lanolin, and limestone. Full bodied and deftly structured; rich stone fruit flavors are joined with notes of beeswax, roasted nuts, and chalk. Generous on the palate; elegant fruit is beautifully balanced with required acidity that leads to long rewarding finish. Delicious! Not certain how long this has ahead of it but sure is drinking wonderfully right now.

7/2/2021 - Sebastian_AF wrote:

Very elegant, with a complex nose of green melon and something else green (leafy? Herbal?). Great minerality on the palate. You can taste the coastal influence. Killer for the price point.