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. Keep it.” (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 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
15 minutes 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, setting the standard 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 latest vintages are among the most accomplished of the estate and the appellation. Always noteworthy, the quality of the sparkling wines is worth mentioning, and the non-dosage brut is superb. You should place your order right away.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by 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 (Up-and-coming stars or 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 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 flinty clay soils of Vernou-sur-Brenne and Nozay, meticulous organic farming (certified in 2007) yields healthy, vibrant grapes in the cellar. This forty-something winemaker is moving toward increasingly dry wines, yet his Le Peu Morier and Tendre wines energetically incorporate residual sugars, offering salty and savory whites. His standards are pushed even further with the introduction of biodynamic practices; aging in old barrels (400 L) is becoming increasingly precise. These wines are meticulously crafted.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 6 reviews
Review and comment 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.
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Review and comment by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE S. Published on 12/10/2025
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Review and comment by Mr. ROMAIN C. Published on August 30, 2025
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Review and comment by Mr. JEAN MARC V. Published on 02/28/2022
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Review and comment by Mr. ALAIN C. Published on November 14, 2021
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Review by Mr. AVELINO V. Published on March 20, 2021
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