The 2007 Vacqueyras Floureto is a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the rest Mourvedre and Cinsault. It boasts a dense purple color to the rim as well as an exceptional bouquet of creme de cassis, licorice, meat juices, smoke, soy, and bouquet garni. The complex aromatics are followed by a wine with outstanding density, a superb, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a deep, rich, complete finish. This beautiful wine should drink well for 7-8 years.
92 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Oct 2009)
Vivid ruby-red. Very complex nose displays youthful blackberry and cassis scents with strong notes of licorice and garrigue Deep, impressively concentrated dark berry and kirsch flavors are enlivened by zesty minerals and a white pepper quality. Shuts down on the finish, leaving berry skin and pepper notes behind. Great material here but extremely young. 91 Points, Stephen Tanzer's Int'l Cellar (Jan '09)
Alluring at first, with mulled spice, licorice and fruitcake notes, though the plum and boysenberry fruit is a touch jammy, leaving a gushy feel on the finish. Will have some fans. Drink now.
87 Points, Wine Spectator
87 Points, THe Wine Spectator (Feb 2009)
All of Serge’s seventeen hectares rest on the great Plateau des Garrigues, where red clay, limestone, and the famous galets roulés, or rounded stones, impart a terrific intensity and depth to the wines. Given the aridity of the soil, the vines here are naturally prone to lower yields—this gives the wines their concentration and power. That Serge has been farming organically for years but has never sought certification says something about his philosophy. He is not looking to impress; only to make the best wines he possibly can. Serge is also sentimental—each year, the Cuvée Traditionnelle of Le Sang des Cailloux is named for one of his daughters, Floureto, Doucinello and Azalaïs. The “Vieilles Vignes” is also called “Lopy,” named for his hometown. His wines have everything we love about the Rhône – wild and chewy with great notes of leather, spicy garrigue, and smoky, black fruit.
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