COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Vincent Carême
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Vincent Carême's Vouvray Plaisir Ancestral is a sparkling white wine from the Vouvray AOC in the Loire Valley, crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc. Its name, 'Ancestral Pleasure,' refers to its production via the ancestral method, a natural sparkling wine technique where fermentation concludes in the bottle. Established in 1999 by Vincent Carême, a first-generation winemaker, the estate is a proponent of organic viticulture in the region. The vineyards are organically farmed, with vines averaging 40-45 years old, planted on limestone soils over clay and flint. The winery utilizes a historic 16th-century troglodyte cave for its vinification and aging processes.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Plaisir Ancestral' translates to 'Ancestral Pleasure'.
Fact 02
Made using the 'méthode ancestrale' (ancestral method).
Fact 03
Fermentation finishes in the bottle for natural sparkle.
Fact 04
Vinification takes place in a 16th-century troglodyte cave.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Vincent Carême's Vouvray Plaisir Ancestral is produced using the ancestral method (méthode ancestrale). The process begins with fermentation in tanks, which then continues in the bottle to create natural effervescence, with no added sugar or dosage. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts is employed. The wine is aged for approximately 24 months, including time in large neutral oak barrels, 400L oak barrels, foudres, and amphorae. Grapes are hand-harvested from organically farmed vines. The estate emphasizes minimal intervention in its winemaking approach.
