Domaine Vincent Carême - Swartland Terre Brûlée blanc 2019
South Africa
White
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"Chenin from the other end of the world
Terre Brûlée blanc is made by Vincent Carême in South Africa, near Cape Town, in the Swartland appellation. The granitic soil and Mediterranean climate give Chenin Blanc a fine balance between lightness and generosity. The wine is complex and full-bodied, oscillating between citrus aromas and finely toasted, smoky notes after 9 months' ageing in wood and stainless steel tanks. Another version of Chenin to discover!
Features
Estate
Domaine Vincent Carême
Cuvée
Terre Brûlée
Vintage
2019
Designation
Swartland
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
Chenin
Terroirs
Granite and schist
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressing, indigenous yeasts
Breeding
9 months on fine lees, 40% in stainless steel tanks, 20% in new 500L barrels and 40% in old barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Golden yellow colour
Nose
Complex with lemony notes and smoky, toasty accents
Mouth
Frank, generous, with good persistence.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fish, cheese and spicy dishes, world cuisine...
Domaine Vincent Carême
Swartland
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
In Vouvray, Vincent Carême has imposed his brilliant style. Pure, precise and luminous, the wines are priced between 15 and 20 euros and offer great value for money. Recent vintages are among the most accomplished of the estate and appellation. The quality of the sparkling wines is always interesting, and the brut non dosé is superb. Order now!
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Established in 1999, the vineyard now covers 17 hectares, farmed organically. In addition to effervescents and dry whites, Vincent Carême produces moelleux from his best terroirs. He also produces desteen (the local name for chenin) near Cape Town, South Africa, under the Terre Brûlée label.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
The discreet Vincent Carême, who also produces steen (the local name for chenin) in South Africa under the name Terre Brûlée (40,000 bottles a year), is now one of the leading lights of the Vouvray appellation. On the 17.5 hectares of Chenin vines planted on the flinty clay soils of Vernou-sur-Brenne and Nozay, meticulous organic farming (certified in 2007) ensures healthy, bright grapes in the cellar. This forty-something tends towards increasingly dry wines, but his Le Peu Morier and Tendre energetically integrate residual sugars, offering salty, sapid whites. The demands are taken even further with the start of biodynamic treatments, and ageing in old barrels (400 l) is increasingly precise. These wines are very meticulous.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 08/12/2024
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER F. Published on 22/11/2023
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Note and review by M. ROMAIN S. Published on 06/05/2023
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