Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Azalaïs 2024

Bettane & Desseauve

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. Starting out as 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 peak 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 would benefit from 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!

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About the wine:

Light and supple on the palate, it is smooth and juicy. With its fresh acidity, it displays a beautiful natural balance that makes it a refreshing wine, best enjoyed slightly chilled. Very pure, with good length. While not a powerful wine, it offers sufficient concentration. Soft, refined tannins. Best enjoyed young. 50% aged in concrete tanks, 50% in large oak casks.

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 require time to reveal their full potential. These structured, highly mature wines, however, tend to refine over 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 released in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the region.

Jancis Robinson

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