Jérémie Huchet - Vin de France - Folle Blanche - White - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 White Vin de France Folle Blanche opens with delicate mineral intensity, evoking oyster shell and subtle floral notes. It offers vibrant freshness with refined herbal nuances and a hint of mint. On the palate, this finesse continues with a chalky texture, bright acidity, and a remarkably light alcohol level. The wine’s lively tension is balanced by depth and complexity, making it a perfect match for seafood, where its saline profile truly shines. Rated 91/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes, no malolactic fermentation. Aged in the Loire Valley style on lees for 24 months with lees stirring.

Color:

Bright light yellow.

Nose:

There is a very mineral nose, with an oyster shell aspect and a slight floral touch.

Palate:

A pure, refined wine with vibrant freshness and elegant herbal notes. The palate is precise and mineral-driven, with a delicate chalky texture, lively tension, and impressive depth and complexity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Raw or cooked seafood.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Awarded one star in the French wine guide RVF, Jérémie Huchet is a leading figure in the Loire Valley, crafting exceptional Muscadet with both skill and dedication. A recognized expert in the appellation, he produces precise, terroir-driven wines built for long aging.

His meticulous approach includes old vines, organic farming, hand harvesting, native yeasts, and traditional “Nantaise-style” sur lie aging, followed by partial maturation in large casks and barrels. By highlighting the nuances of each terroir, he showcases Muscadet’s remarkable aging potential like few others.