DOMAINE VINCENT CARÊME Vouvray Spring 2019
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DOMAINE VINCENT CARÊME Vouvray Spring 2019 Winemaker Vincent Carême Other Vegan Friendly Negociant Tania & Vincent Carême Varietal Blend 100% Chenin Blanc Location Loire Valley, France Commune Vernou-sur-Brenne & Noizay Appellation AOC Vouvray Alcohol Content 13% TA 6.4 g/l pH 3.17 RS 3 g/l VINEYARDS: TASTING NOTES: Grapes for Spring are outsourced from growers who are strategically selected. The This Vouvray displays traces of apple trellised bush vines average 35 years of age and stem from soils of clay, flint and and citrus alongside vibrant acidity. An limestone. Vincent carefully chooses the vineyards from growers whom he knows abundance of minerality complements personally, who allow him to provide input and technical assistance throughout the year. This ensures that the grapes he receives are on par with the quality that he both this tartness, keeping the wine beautifully wants and needs to craft Vouvray Spring. balanced. Crisp, fresh and fruity. VINTAGE: The 2019 spring was early, followed by a long dry summer with scattered heatwaves. Just before harvest, it cooled down, leading to healthy and ripe grapes balanced with good acidity. It was an abundant vintage in volume and quality that allowed the making of the whole range of Vouvray wines, from sparkling to sweet. VINIFICATION AND MATURATION: Grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and underwent cold settling for 48 hours. Fermentation took place in tank with only natural yeast and the wine was aged on the fine lees for six months. CAPECLASSICS.COM.