Domaine Vincent Carême - L'Ancestrale 2013

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

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.

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