Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Doucinello 2020
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
17/20
Jancis Robinson
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91/100
RVF
A pure delight for this very Mediterranean cuvée, 70% Grenache, complemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. The nose is racy, with aromas of spices and cocoa over a framework of ripe fruit. The palate is silky and balanced. As for the generous, round finish, it lingers for a long time. A sure bet!
Features
Estate
Domaine du Sang des Cailloux
Cuvée
Doucinello
Vintage
2020
Designation
Vacqueyras
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 4% Carignan, 3% Mourvèdre, 3% Cinsault
Terroirs
Reddish brown clay-limestone soils on a plateau of rounded pebbles, at "Les Garrigues".
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
100% destemming, fermentation in concrete vats with daily pumping over.
Breeding
12 months in foudre
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby red
Nose
On notes of cocoa, pepper and spices
Mouth
Silky and balanced, round and long finish
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy it with a barbecue, wild mushroom risotto, cep fricassee à la bordelaise, rabbit stew...
Domaine du Sang des Cailloux
Vacqueyras
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
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
Rated area (2023 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2021) 91/100 (Vintage 2017)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
This beautiful 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 are often highly structured, rich wines, with high maturities, even if, in recent vintages, they have tended to become more refined. Cuvée Lopy is the estate's richest, densest wine; in certain vintages, we prefer the balance of the entry-level wines. The white is establishing itself as an attractive benchmark in the sector.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 17/20 (Vintage 2017)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. SAMUEL S. Published on 07/12/2023
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Note and review by M. POL H. Published on 19/05/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE D. Published on 06/05/2023
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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE G. Published on 18/04/2023
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Note and review by M. SAMUEL C. Published on 15/04/2023
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Note and review by M. MARC K. Published on 15/10/2022
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