Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Floureto 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Serge Férigoule is a key figure in the Vacqueyras appellation, and his wines are an integral part of its history. Originally a vineyard worker, he has been the owner of Sang des Cailloux since 1990. Some twenty hectares scattered between Vacqueyras and Sarrians are harvested at perfect ripeness and aged for a long time. In an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this domaine produces five red cuvées, whose concentration and delicate touch would benefit from greater aromatic precision. A hint of progress and the blood of the stones will continue to run down the throats of many wine-lovers!

Decanter

About the wine:

Seductive aromas of Damascus plum unfold on a fresh palate with juicy acidity, making this a very tasty wine. It's also packed with crunchy black cherries. A great explosion of fruit, little length, but a very thirst-quenching 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 des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

This Vacqueyras estate boasts a magnificent terroir on a plateau of rolled pebbles. Certified organic since 2010, and biodynamic since 2012, with strictly controlled yields, the estate produces imposing Vacqueyras that need time to reveal themselves. These well-structured, high-maturity wines, however, are tending to become more refined in recent vintages. Cuvée Lopy 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, is establishing itself as an attractive benchmark in the sector.

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About the wine:

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