Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Floureto 2022
90-92/100
Vinous
91/100
Decanter
"A Vacqueyras just the way we like it!"
Vibrant and sexy, the Vacqueyras Cuvée Floureto 2022 dazzles with its aromas of violet, black cherry, black plum, garrigue, and white pepper. It is made from early-harvested Grenache and Syrah, with small touches of Mourvèdre and Cinsaut, all aged for ten months in old oak casks. Very soft tannins frame this medium-bodied 2022 and present the nervous tension characteristic of winemaker Frédéric Férigoule. The finish is refreshing." (Vinous 2023)
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Eye
Deep, dark color
Nose
Rich, powerful, and mature, with notes of plum, blueberry, spices, and hints of fig.
Mouth
Very well balanced, intense, with prominent tannins and a beautiful texture, long and pleasant finish.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled meat, wild mushroom risotto, Bordeaux-style cep fricassee, rabbit stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving 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 accompanied the history of this appellation. Initially a vineyard worker, he has been the owner of Sang des Cailloux since 1990. Around twenty hectares scattered between Vacqueyras and Sarrians are harvested at perfect maturity and aged for a long time. In an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this estate produces five red wines, whose concentration and delicate touch deserve greater aromatic precision. Come on, just a little 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 estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Attractive aromas of Damascus plum unfold on a fresh palate with juicy acidity, making this a very flavorful wine. It is also bursting with crisp black cherries. A great explosion of fruit, not very long, but a very thirst-quenching wine. The finish is marked by black cherry pits and ripe tannins. Now includes an additional half-acre of Counoise.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This Vacqueyras estate boasts magnificent terroir on a plateau of rounded pebbles. Certified organic since 2010 and biodynamic since 2012, with strictly controlled yields, the property produces impressive Vacqueyras wines that require time to reveal their full potential. These structured, highly mature wines tend to refine with age 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, not presented in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the sector.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90-92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Vibrant and sexy, the Vacqueyras Cuvée Floureto 2022 dazzles with its aromas of violet, black cherry, black plum, garrigue, and white pepper. It is made from early-harvested Grenache and Syrah, with small touches of Mourvèdre and Cinsaut, all aged for ten months in old oak casks. Very soft tannins frame this medium-bodied 2022 and present the nervous tension characteristic of winemaker Frédéric Férigoule. The finish is refreshing and the alcohol content is 13.9%.