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2020 Vacqueyras Rouge “ Cuvée Doucinello”
Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
Vacqueyras, the village whose apt name translates as “Valley of the Stones” from the local dialect, celebrated its thirtieth anniversary as an official cru of the Rhône in 2020. Coincidentally, at Sang des Cailloux, Serge Férigoule also celebrated his thirtieth anniversary of taking over the estate, where he was an employee for many years, before his boss called it quits and handed him the keys. Pioneers in the methods of organics, soon followed by biodynamics, the Férigoules have honed a unique style of Vacqueyras that mixes deep, dark color with a lightness of touch, rusticity with warmth, and minerality with delicious fresh fruit.
—Chris Santini
| Wine Type: | red |
| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre & Cinsault |
| Appellation: | Vacqueyras |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Southern Rhône |
| Producer: | Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux |
| Winemaker: | Serge Férigoule |
| 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: | Biodynamic (certified) |
| Alcohol: | 14% |
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312