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 structure that balances sweetness and acidity. Aromas of candied fruit develop into a remarkably balanced finish. Not to be missed!
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Eye
bright straw-yellow color
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 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 from
2015
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with foie gras, vanilla-flavored lobster, fruit tart, Bordeaux cannelés...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3* Stars (A 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 most accomplished of both the estate and the appellation. Always noteworthy, the quality of the sparkling wines is particularly worth mentioning, 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 (Up-and-coming 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 the 2010 [Clos] in terms of harmony; it is even more intense in its rich, smooth texture of easily digestible sugars and truffles.
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 among the leading figures of the Vouvray appellation. Across 17.5 hectares of Chenin planted on the flint-rich clay soils of Vernou-sur-Brenne and Nozay, meticulous organic cultivation (certified in 2007) yields healthy, vibrant grapes in the cellar. This winemaker, now in his forties, is moving toward increasingly dry wines, yet his “Le Peu Morier” and “Tendre” wines energetically incorporate residual sugars, offering savory, mineral-driven whites. His commitment to excellence has been taken even further with the introduction of biodynamic practices; aging in old barrels (400 L) 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. Posted on September 14, 2015
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