Vouvray
Vouvray, an excellent Loire Valley wine
Between west of Nantes and east of Sancerre lies the Loire Valley and the 3rd largest wine-growing region, called Vouvray. 70,000 hectares of vineyards in the Centre, Touraine, Anjou and Nantais regions produce white, red, rosé, sparkling and still wines. Vouvray wine covers 8 communes and 3,000 hectares, of which 2,200 are in production. The vineyards can be seen on plateaus and hillsides overlooking the Brenne and Loire valleys. The cellars are nestled in the Tuffeau stone.100% Chenin Vouvray
100% Chenin is a highly prized grape variety that gives the Vouvray white wine. The vines grow in a temperate climate until the grapes are mature, and their sugar content and acidity give this Vouvray a perfect balance. This Vouvray wine is vinified into fine bubbles once the noble rot, or botrytis, has allowed the aroma-rich grapes to be picked. When the vinification period is over, this Sweet Vouvray is then consumed with many delicious dishes and is the perfect accompaniment to desserts or foie gras.Method of vinification of Chenin de Vouvray wine
The fruity Vouvray Chenin Blanc wine contains fine bubbles. This effervescence is obtained using a traditional method known as the "Méthode Champenoise". The wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, known as prise de mousse. A natural gas is produced during fermentation, mixing with the wine to produce the fine bubbles. Maturation lasts twelve months on laths in the Tuffeau cellars. This Sparkling Vouvray is different from other fine bubbly wines in that its effervescence is lighter. It is classified as A.O.P. and is available in bottles of Vouvray brutsemi-dry, dry or mellow.Quiet Vouvray
This still Vouvray is so named in contrast to the fine-bubble Vouvray. It is produced from the first natural fermentation of grape juice. Vouvray tranquille is made from Chenin Blanc grapes grown in clay-limestone soil in a temperate climate. The grapes are harvested when the weather is dry and sunny, to limit the risk of disease and rot. Vouvray Tranquille wine can be dry, semi-dry, sweet or even a Vouvray moelleux when its sugar content reaches or exceeds 60 g of sugar, which can go up to more than 100 g per liter.More information on the Vouvray
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Domaine du Clos Naudin - Vouvray Moelleux 2018
96/100 RVF
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96/100 Bettane & Desseauve
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91/100 Vinous
Magnificent Vouvray moelleux, precise and delicate, with notes of very ripe banana and a hint of blond caramel. Remarkable acidity-sugar balance, without heaviness.
Domaine du Clos Naudin - Vouvray Extra Brut 2019 - Méthode Traditionnelle
4/5 (1 review)
We find the freshness of the grape variety with notes of lemon and almond, on a mineral background. Ideal as an aperitif, especially with fish rillettes or other "marine" appetizers.
Domaine du Clos Naudin - Vouvray Moelleux Réserve 2018
4.7/5 (11 reviews)
98/100 Bettane & Desseauve
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96/100 RVF
"Made from botrytized and passerillé grapes, the quintessential estate wine, Cuvée Réserve is only produced in exceptional vintages. For this reason, Vincent and Philippe Foreau sacrificed a large part of the 2018 dry vintage for this exceptional cuvée, where the 132 grams of residual sugar are absolutely energized by a very pure mineral tension. The wine then settles in voluptuously. Its body is both majestic and agile, full of vivacity. Lingering aromas of mango, rum, vanilla, saffron and a hint of chalk build a stunning finish. We'll find it again in 50 years. (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve).
Domaine du Clos Naudin - Vouvray demi-sec 2018
4.8/5 (4 reviews)
97/100 Vinous
"The 2018 Vouvray Demi-Sec is a cloud of Chenin Blanc that fills the mouth like a floating ghost of pure fruit. It's almost weightless, but its appeal is mesmerizing. Fine, transparent, with flavors reminiscent of fresh pear and ripe apple. It's a harmonious whole. I wish I could taste demi-sec like this every day." (Vinous A. Galloni)
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray demi sec Tendre 2022
4/5 (1 review)
91/100 RVF
"With its well-integrated residual sugars, Tendre is a delicious interpretation of Chenin, with a suave, pure, gourmand and mineral balance." (Le Guide RVF 2025). A perfect match for delicate dishes!
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray Pétillant Brut 2022
90/100 Vinous
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89/100 RVF
Vincent Carême's Vouvray Brut has fine bubbles with fruity, subtly toasted aromas. An elegant, sparkling, well-balanced Chenin. Enjoy it well-chilled, for festive aperitifs and cocktails!
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray sec Le Peu Morier 2023
5/5 (1 review)
92/100 Coup de Cœur RVF
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94/100 Vinous
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92/100 Bettane & Desseauve
Le Peu Morier, a fresh, mineral Vouvray, presents a nose of white fruit and flowers. Rich on the palate, the fruit is supported by a gentle woodiness, with a superb balance on the finish. A great white that can wait a few years in the cellar!
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray sec 2023
90/100 Vinous
A lovely Loire bottle, with delicate white fruit aromas. On the palate, we are transported by an incredible greediness, accompanied by beautiful tension and minerality. This wine offers perfect balance.
Domaine du Clos Naudin - Vouvray blanc Sec 2022
5/5 (2 reviews)
92/100 RVF
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93/100 Bettane & Desseauve
The 5g of residual sugars in this dry wine are erased and supported by beautiful acidity and bitters, bringing balance and digestibility. The mouthfeel is silky, delicate and fine. This wine offers perfect balance.
Domaine du Clos Naudin - Vouvray Moelleux Réserve 2020
96/100 RVF
"The solar character of the vintage is melted away, with magnificent nuances of spice and candied fruit. The chalky, saline feel on the palate is impressive. Already incredibly gourmand, it will age with extreme elegance". (Le guide RVF 2023). One of the estate's jewels!
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray Pétillant Plaisir Ancestral 2020
3/5 (1 review)
Cuvée Ancestrale traces the origins of sparkling wine making in Vouvray. With its fine bubbles, this sparkling Chenin opens on the nose with notes of lightly roasted citrus fruit and nougat. Aged 24 months on laths, the wine is creamy, with a tonic finish. An original bubbly, perfect for connoisseurs!
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray sec Le Clos 2018
4/5 (4 reviews)
92/100 RVF
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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve
"The powerful fullness of this Clos and the bitters on the finish need to relax in bottle. The lingering finish testifies to the complexity of the terroir. To keep." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) This cuvée is not produced every year, so don 't miss it!
Domaine Vincent Carême - Vouvray moelleux 2016
4.5/5 (2 reviews)
17/20 RVF
"An incredible energetic freshness emanates from this 2016 moelleux, a vintage whose tension magnificently lifts the wines." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF) Harvested in over-ripening, this Chenin Blanc reveals an elegant concentration of aromas and sugars, with notes of pear and quince. The grape variety's natural acidity gives this mellow Vouvray excellent balance.
Domaine Vincent Carême - Le Peu Morier 2014
4/5 (2 reviews)
16,5/20 RVF
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15/20 Bettane & Desseauve
"Aromas of mirabelle plum, with a touch of curry and caramel in this ambitious, meticulous wine, enriched by its lees. It offers chewiness and a clean structure, skilfully underlined by the wood: its balance is far superior to that of the 2013." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF)
Bourillon Dorléans - La Levrière 2014 (Moelleux)
4/5 (1 review)
With subtle honeyed notes, this mellow cuvée expresses remarkable freshness. Controlled acidity and exotic fruit flavors combine elegantly in this bottle. La Levrière is a mellow Vouvray without any heaviness that can be enjoyed on any occasion.