Ratings: Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine), Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20, RVF 15/20
“The attack on the palate is crisp and refined, with notes of caramel. The palate is defined by a lovely, well-integrated acidity. This is a beautifully balanced semi-dry wine, perfect for the table. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2009 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
bright yellow dress
Nose
Fresh, mineral nose with citrus aromas
Palate
Rich and mineral, with fruit supported by subtle oak; superbly balanced on the finish
Serve
decant at 6-8°C
Open
1/4 hour before serving
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2016
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur des poissons en sauce, une volaille à la crème, du veau à l'orange, une tarte fine aux pommes... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3* Stars (A high-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In Vouvray, Vincent Carême has established his brilliant style. Pure, precise, and luminous, the wines are priced between 15 and 20 euros and offer excellent value for money. The most recent vintages are among the most accomplished of both the estate and the appellation. Always noteworthy, the quality of the sparkling wines is particularly worth mentioning, and the non-dosage brut is superb. You’ll want to place your order right away.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Established in 1999, the vineyard now covers 17 hectares cultivated using organic farming methods. In addition to sparkling wines and dry whites, Vincent Carême produces sweet wines from his finest terroirs. He also produces "desteen" (the local name for Chenin) near Cape Town, South Africa, under the Terre Brûlée label.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The unassuming Vincent Carême, who also produces “steen” (the local name for Chenin) in South Africa under the Terre Brûlée label (40,000 bottles per year), is now among the leading figures of the Vouvray appellation. Across 17.5 hectares of Chenin planted on the flint-rich clay soils of Vernou-sur-Brenne and Nozay, meticulous organic cultivation (certified in 2007) yields healthy, vibrant grapes in the cellar. This winemaker, now in his forties, is moving toward increasingly dry wines, yet his “Le Peu Morier” and “Tendre” wines energetically incorporate residual sugars, offering savory, mineral-driven whites. His commitment to excellence has been taken even further with the introduction of biodynamic practices; aging in old barrels (400 L) is becoming increasingly precise. These wines are crafted with great care.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE A. Posted on October 24, 2017
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Review by Mr. EMMANUEL P. Published on October 29, 2012
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