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2015 Vacqueyras Rouge “Cuvée Azalais”

Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
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Why pick up a bottle of 2015 Azalais? Vigneron Serge Ferigoule’s answer could not be more concise: “There is no reason to hesitate before opening a 2015. It’s good—why ask questions?—just drink.” Coming from an amply mustachioed man with a southern melody in his voice, this is all you should need to hear. But for the curious, there’s concentrated red fruit, plenty of Provençal herbs, texture, balance, and all of the southern charm you could hope for.

Emily Spillmann


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2015
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre & Cinsault
Appellation: Vacqueyras
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Producer: Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
Vineyard: 35 to 40 years, 12 ha
Soil: Clay, Limestone, with Galets Roulés
Aging: Wine is raised for a minimum of 6 months in foudre
Farming: Organic (practicing)
Alcohol: 14%

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Sampling wine out of the barrel.

When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:

1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.

Inspiring Thirst, page 174