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Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Floureto 2022

Vacqueyras|Red wine|Organic

4.5/5 (11 customers)

90-92/100

Vinous

91/100

Decanter

fleshy

material

black fruits

"A Vacqueyras just the way we like it!"

“Vibrant and sexy, the 2022 Vacqueyras Cuvée Floureto dazzles with aromas of violet, black cherry, black plum, garrigue, and white pepper. It is made from early-harvested Grenache and Syrah, with subtle hints of Mourvèdre and Cinsaut, all aged for ten months in old oak casks. Very soft tannins frame this medium-bodied 2022 and showcase the lively tension characteristic of winemaker Frédéric Férigoule. The finish is refreshing” (Vinous 2023)

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Estate

Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux

Vintage

Floureto

Vintage

2022

Designation

Vacqueyras

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan, Cinsault et Counoise

Regions

Reddish-brown clay-limestone soil on a plateau of rounded pebbles, in the area known as "Les Garrigues"

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

100% destemming, traditional winemaking in concrete tanks with daily pumping over

Livestock Farming

12 months in casks

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep, dark color

Nose

Rich, powerful, and full-bodied, with notes of plum, blueberry, and spices, and hints of fig

Palate

Very well-balanced, intense, with pronounced tannins and good body, and a long, pleasant finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a piece of grilled meat, a wild mushroom risotto, a Bordeaux-style porcini mushroom fricassee, or a rabbit stew…

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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. With an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this estate produces five red cuvées, whose concentration and delicate texture would benefit from greater aromatic precision. Come on, just a hint of progress, and the “blood of the stones” will continue to flow down the throats of many wine lovers!

Decanter

Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100

Rated winery (2024 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Alluring aromas of Damascus plum unfold on a fresh palate with juicy acidity, making this a very flavorful wine. It’s also brimming with crisp black cherries. A burst of fruit, with little length, but a very refreshing wine. The finish is marked by black cherry pits and ripe tannins. Now includes an additional half hectare of Counoise.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-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 imposing 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 found in the entry-level wines. The white wine, not offered in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the region.

Jancis Robinson

Rated winery (2024 guide) Recommended

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90-92/100

Rated winery (2024 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Vibrant and sexy, the 2022 Vacqueyras Cuvée Floureto dazzles with its aromas of violet, black cherry, black plum, garrigue, and white pepper. It is made from early-harvested Grenache and Syrah, with subtle hints of Mourvèdre and Cinsaut, all aged for ten months in old oak casks. Very soft tannins frame this medium-bodied 2022 and showcase the lively tension characteristic of winemaker Frédéric Férigoule. The finish is refreshing, and the alcohol content is 13.9%.

Customer Rating

4.5/5

based on 11 reviews