Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray sec Le Clos 2018
92/100
RVF
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“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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Eye
Bright yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Expressive, fruity, with notes of peach, white fruit, and toasted aromas
Palate
Crisp, with notes of fruit, peach, and pear; a 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...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2021 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
This Vouvray opens with mineral aromas intertwined with notes of 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 finest produced by 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 (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
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising 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 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 for aging.
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 one of the leading figures in the Vouvray appellation. Across 17.5 hectares of Chenin planted on the flint-clay soils of Vernou-sur-Brenne and Nozay, meticulous organic farming (certified in 2007) yields healthy, vibrant grapes in the cellar. This winemaker, now in his forties, is moving toward increasingly dry wines, but his “Le Peu Morier” and “Tendre” wines energetically incorporate residual sugars, resulting in briny and savory whites. His commitment to quality has been taken even further with the introduction of biodynamic practices; aging in old barrels (400 liters) is becoming increasingly precise. These wines are crafted with great care.