Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Floureto 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

A leading figure in Vacqueyras, we owe a great deal to Serge Férigoule, and his 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

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 des Meilleurs Vins de France

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 wine, not released in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the region.

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

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%.