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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2023 to 2031.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 2023202191/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, lemon citrus, honeysuckle, white blossom

Palate: pear, lemon zest, chalky mineral, fresh acidity

Carême's flagship Vouvray Sec from organic Chenin Blanc on clay-limestone. Bright, lively acidity and chalky mineral lift.

What it pairs with

  • Crottin de Chavignol Loire goat cheese with Chenin Blanc's chalky lift; lactic-saline interplay locks the pairing.More wines for goat cheese →
  • Pike-perch with beurre blanc Loire freshwater fish in butter sauce meets a Chenin with chalk minerality and acidity.More wines for fish →
  • Sushi Tense acidity and chalky mineral edge handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy.More wines for sushi →
  • Asparagus risotto Spring vegetable bitterness bridges to Chenin's chalky lift; arborio handles the wine's body.More wines for risotto →

With cheese

Sainte-Maure de Touraine Our pick The consortium suggests a Chenin or Sauvignon from Touraine for this cheese. A dry Touraine Chenin, raised in tank or older oak, has the high acidity and citrus or orchard fruit to cut through a creamy, tangy log.

History

Vincent Carême founded the domaine in 1999 with 24 hectares of Chenin Blanc on clay-limestone parcels in Vouvray. The estate has farmed organically since the early 2000s.

  1. 1999Domaine Vincent Carême founded
  2. 2010Estate fully converted to organic farming

Facts

Producer
Domaine Vincent Carême · visiting guide
Grapes
Chenin Blanc (100%)
Classification
Vouvray AOC
Oak
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged in tank, no oak, around 9 months on fine lees
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 20 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1999
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Vouvray Sec

What does Carême Vouvray Sec taste like?

Green apple, lemon citrus, honeysuckle and white blossom on the nose; pear, lemon zest, chalky mineral and fresh acidity on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long, lifted finish.

When should I drink Carême Vouvray Sec?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The wine is approachable on release and gains honeyed complexity with 3 to 5 years in bottle.

Where is Carême's Vouvray Sec grown?

Across clay-limestone parcels in Vouvray, organically farmed since the early 2000s.

Is Carême Vouvray Sec vegan?

Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.

Tags

chenin blanc dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price trade up still white value pick vegan

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