Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Doucinello 2023
92/100
Decanter
16/20
Jancis Robinson
90-92/100
Vinous
"A pure delight for this very Mediterranean vintage"
"A very soft and juicy Doucinello, with tons of bright, delicious fruit. The tannins are fine and the sensation is elegant. The wine is very harmonious and well-balanced and, without being overly complex, is very easy to drink. The style is somewhere between black fruit and red fruit." (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
Deep ruby red color
Nose
With notes of cocoa, pepper, and spices
Mouth
Silky and balanced, with a round and long finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with barbecue food, wild mushroom risotto, Bordeaux-style cep fricassee, rabbit stew, etc.
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 (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A very soft and juicy Doucinello, with tons of bright, delicious fruit. The tannins are fine and the sensation is elegant. The wine is very harmonious and well-balanced and, without being overly complex, is very easy to drink. The style is somewhere between black fruit and red fruit.
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Lively and inviting nose of licorice and ripe red fruit. A soft attack with lavender, garrigue, and crushed red fruit. Fine, ripe tannins and a waxy note on the finish. Refined and ripe, it is already very enjoyable—fun and engaging.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90-92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Orange peel, ripe raspberry, pressed violet, red cherry, and leafy characteristics introduce the Vacqueyras Cuvée Doucinello 2023, a medium-bodied to full-bodied red wine with delicious intensity. Fresh and concentrated, Vacqueyras Cuvée Doucinello 2023 is a fruity wine that promises to be a solid follow-up to the remarkable Vacqueyras Cuvée Doucinello 2020.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS G. Published on 11/20/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD C. Published on 05/07/2025
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