DOMAINE VINCENT CARÊME Vouvray Spring 2018
Winemaker Vincent Carême Accolades 91 points Wine Spectator Negociant Tania & Vincent Carême Other Vegan Friendly Varietal Blend 100% Chenin Blanc
Commune Vernou-sur-Brenne & Noizay
Appellation AOC Vouvray
Alcohol Content 13%
TA 6.2 g/l
pH 3.3
RS 5 g/l
VINEYARDS: TASTING NOTES: Grapes for Spring are outsourced from growers who are strategically selected. The Crisp, fresh and fruity this crowd pleasing, trellised bush vines average 35 years of age and stem from soils of clay, flint and yet complex Vouvray offers traces limestone. Vincent carefully chooses the vineyards from growers whom he knows of apple and citrus. A vibrant acidity 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 complements an abundance of minerality wants and needs to craft Vouvray Spring. keeping the wine beautifully balanced.
VINTAGE: The 2018 spring commenced with an abundance of rain followed by a long, hot and dry summer. This led to an early harvest yielding healthy grapes that reached optimal ripeness. It is an exceptional and generous vintage that made it possible for the Carêmes to craft their entire range of Vouvrays, from sparkling all the way to sweet wines.
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.
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