In the glass
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
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Crottin de Chavignol
Loire goat cheese with Chenin Blanc's chalky lift; lactic-saline interplay locks the pairing. -
Pike-perch with beurre blanc
Loire freshwater fish in butter sauce meets a Chenin with chalk minerality and acidity. -
Sushi
Tense acidity and chalky mineral edge handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy. -
Asparagus risotto
Spring vegetable bitterness bridges to Chenin's chalky lift; arborio handles the wine's body.
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.
- 1999 — Domaine Vincent Carême founded
- 2010 — Estate fully converted to organic farming
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Vincent Carême
- 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)
Scores
- Decanter 91 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2023)
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.