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2004 Domaine le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Cuvee Floureto

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November 7, 2021 - $31

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91Vinous / IWC

Elegant floral tones complement bright red berry fruit on the nose. Deep, silky and sweet, with concentrated raspberry and cherry flavors complicated by a meaty nuance.

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France, Rhône Valley, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras

Vacqueyras AOC is in the Southern Rhone Valley and runs along the banks of the Ouvèze River. It received its appellation status 1990, having been part of the AOC Côtes du Rhone appellation since 1937. Some 97 percent of the wine made in Vacqueyras is red, and like its neighbor to the north, Gigondas, Vacqueyras is known for its powerful wines. There are 3,200 vineyard acres planted to Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette and Bourbolenc. Vacqueyras reds are dark, spicy, tannic and considered good for aging.