Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20
“This cuvée from old vines is dense and serious, with notes of cinnamon and black fruit. Flavorful and long on the palate, the tannins are young but full of character.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
ruby-red dress
Nose
with notes of very ripe fruit and spice
Palate
A concentrated wine with a rich intensity of aromas on the nose and a long finish
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un barbecue, un risotto aux champignons sauvages, une fricassé de cèpes à la bordelaise, un civet de lapin, un canard à l'orange... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
A leading figure in Vacqueyras, we owe a great deal to Serge Férigoule, whose wines have been an integral part of this appellation’s history. Originally a vineyard worker, he has been the owner of Sang des Cailloux since 1990. About twenty hectares scattered between Vacqueyras and Sarrians are harvested at perfect ripeness and aged for an extended period. In an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this estate produces five red cuvées, whose concentration and delicate texture deserve greater aromatic precision. Come on, just a touch of progress, and the blood of the stones will continue to flow down the throats of many wine lovers!
Decanter
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This Vacqueyras estate boasts a magnificent terroir on a plateau of rounded pebbles. Certified organic since 2010 and biodynamic since 2012, with strictly controlled yields, the estate produces powerful Vacqueyras wines that take time to reveal their full potential. These structured, highly mature wines, however, have tended to become more refined 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 produced in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the region.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ALAIN B. Published on August 3, 2014
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