Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Cuvée de Lopy 2013

Bettane & Desseauve

About wine:

Slightly less complex than Floureto, but with more power and body. Dense tannins, a full-bodied texture, and a structure built to age. Let it age for another three years.

About the estate:

A leading figure in Vacqueyras, we owe a great deal to Serge Férigoule, whose wines have accompanied the history of this appellation. Initially a vineyard worker, he has been the owner of Sang des Cailloux since 1990. Around twenty hectares scattered between Vacqueyras and Sarrians are harvested at perfect maturity and aged for a long time. In an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this estate produces five red wines, whose concentration and delicate touch deserve greater aromatic precision. Come on, just a little progress and the blood of the stones will continue to flow down the throats of many wine lovers!

Decanter

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

A graceful bouquet with a distinctly southern character: it’s as if you’re holding a basket of red berries in your hands. On the palate, it offers a magnificent finesse and beautiful balance.

About the estate:

This Vacqueyras estate boasts magnificent terroir on a plateau of rounded pebbles. Certified organic since 2010 and biodynamic since 2012, with strictly controlled yields, the property produces impressive Vacqueyras wines that require time to reveal their full potential. These structured, highly mature wines tend to refine with age in recent vintages. The Lopy cuvée can be so rich and dense that, in certain vintages, we may prefer the balance of the entry-level wines. The white, not presented in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the sector.

Jancis Robinson

Vinous