Domaine Vincent Carême - Le Clos Moelleux 2009
17,5/20
RVF
“Sometimes off-dry (2008), sweet (2009), or dry (2010), the Chenin achieves a high level of ripeness on this clay-limestone plot. ” (The World’s Best Chenins – RVF 2012) This cuvée, with its truffle-like notes, reveals a harmonious balance between sweetness and acidity. Aromas of candied fruit develop into a remarkably balanced finish. Not to be missed!
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Eye
straw-yellow dress
Nose
with notes of dried fruit and apricot
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, and superbly fruity, with candied fruit aromas (apricot, fig, mango...), a remarkable finish that strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, and a lovely freshness on the finish
Serve
decant at 8-9°C
Open
1/4 hour before serving
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, paired with foie gras, vanilla-flavored lobster, fruit tart, or Bordeaux cannelés...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (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 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 (2015 guide) 17,5/20 (Great wine)
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 2009 sweet version of Le Clos is in no way inferior to [Clos 2010] in terms of harmony; it is even more intense in its body of easily digestible sugars and truffle notes.
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.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. THOMAS A. Posted on November 12, 2016
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Review and comment by Mr. BALLON M. Published on September 14, 2015
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