Vincent Carême Vouvray Sec

If you love Chenin Blanc, but prefer to stay away from the sweeter versions that sometimes come out of the Vouvray region, then make sure to add this stunner to your cellar because it ages fantastically well (but make sure you also have enough on hand to tickle those tastebuds now). This is a cracker of a wine to pair with a huge variety of textures and flavours, too because of its acidity. A really elegant, flavourful, well-structured and sophisticated Chenin Blanc. Just bloody delicious.

This dry Chenin Blanc not only comes from one of the most classic regions of the world for the variety (Vouvray in the Loire Valley), but it also comes from a young winemaker who is quickly becoming a legend for the wines he’s making. Vincent Careme only makes Chenin Blanc. He started in the late 90’s with a small piece of land that he inherited from his parents, and since then, he’s added to his estate as well as his repertoire, skills, and knowledge. His vines are tended organically and using biodynamic principles, and everything is done by hand.

It’s pretty amazing for anyone in France to gain credibility so quickly for the wines they make, but Vincent is now regarded as one of the top producers in Vouvray. Considering this, his wines are still incredibly affordable. This “sec,” or dry style, is fresh, mineral-driven and pretty now. And it’s also so structured and elegant that if you are the kind of person who likes to cellar their wines, it will reward you many times over. 

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About This Wine

Country
FR
Region
Loire
Appellation
Vouvray
Type
White
Varietal
Chenin Blanc
Soils
Limestone
Farming
Organic, Biodynamic
Vegan
Yes
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.5%
Pairing
Try it with kai moana and lots of citrus, dishes with tangy goat's cheese, or a green curry with charred naan and yoghurt raita

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