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Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray sec Le Clos 2018

Name: Domaine Vincent Carême - Le Clos 2018 Dry Vouvray
Brand: Vincent Carême Estate
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

Vouvray|White wine|Organic

4.2/5 (6 customers)

92/100

RVF

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Chenin

mineral

finesse

“The powerful body of this Clos and its bitter notes on the finish need time to mellow in the bottle. Its length reflects the complexity of the terroir. Save it for later.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) This cuvée is not produced every year— don’t miss it!

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Estate

Domaine Vincent Carême

Vintage

Le Clos

Vintage

2018

Designation

Vouvray

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin vieilles vignes

Regions

Clay-limestone soil

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation of two wines in oak barrels, pressing, use of indigenous yeasts

Livestock Farming

12 months in oak barrels that previously held two different wines

Alcohol content

13,80%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright yellow color with green highlights

Nose

Expressive, fruity, with aromas of peach, white fruit, and toasted notes

Palate

Crisp, with notes of fruit, peach, and pear; a well-structured body; and a long finish. Characterized by finesse and the minerality of the limestone terroir.

Serve

Decant at 10-12°C

Open

1/4 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fish in sauce, risotto, or Asian dishes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2021 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

This Vouvray opens with mineral aromas intermingled with dried fruit and candied citrus, while hinting at a palate that is both smooth and taut.

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 the estate and the appellation. Always noteworthy, the quality of the sparkling wines is particularly noteworthy, and the non-dosage brut is superb. You’ll want to place your order right away.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2027 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Vincent Carême upholds his fine reputation with this cuvée made from old (60-year-old) Chenin vines located on the lower slopes of Vouvray. Smoky, fruity (white peach, lemon), and with subtle vanilla notes, the nose is captivating. Well-aged (12 months in barrels), well-structured, and driven by a lovely tart freshness, the palate adds notes of ripe fruit (pineapple, quince) to a full-bodied and stimulating profile. Suitable for aging and pairing with fine dining, it can also be enjoyed young (after aeration).

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2027 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

The powerful body of this wine and its bitter notes on the finish need time to mellow in the bottle. Its length reflects the complexity of the terroir. Save it for later.

About the estate:

The Vincent Carême estate, then known as Domaine de la Haute Borne, was founded in 1999 by the winemaker of the same name on 2.5 hectares of land he acquired to grow grapes. At the time, the estate featured a 16th-century cave cellar. The estate began its transition to organic farming in 2003 and was certified in 2007. As of 2017, Vincent Carême tends to 17 hectares of vineyards.

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE E. Published on March 28, 2021

Tasted after the crémant from the same estate. We were immediately captivated by a pear-and-brioche nose that made our mouths water...... but then—crash—on the palate, the wine’s structure falls apart; the Chenin lacks structure and liveliness, with a finish marked by a rather cloying bitterness. It’s a far cry from the craftsmanship found at Domaine Huet or Clos Naudin. The crémant is still acceptable, though.