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Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, peach, Provencal herbs, citrus, floral
Palate: fresh cherry, raspberry, mineral, light herb, dry clean finish
A dry, mineral Vacqueyras rose from Grenache and Cinsault; vibrant red fruit and fresh herbal notes with a clean, dry finish. Ideal for warm southern evenings.
What it pairs with
- Grilled sardines with lemon and herbs High-acid dry rose cuts through oily fish perfectly.More wines for sardines →
- Ratatouille Provencale Herb-accented dry rose is the Provencal summer companion.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Tapenade and fresh goat cheese Crisp acidity and red fruit contrast nicely with tangy goat cheese.More wines for lamb →
How to serve Le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Doucinello
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sardines with lemon and herbs, Ratatouille Provencale, Tapenade and fresh goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sang des Cailloux farms 22 hectares of Vacqueyras AOC under Serge Ferigoule (since 1990). The Doucinello is their rose cuvee, a dry, mineral expression of Grenache and Cinsault typical of the appellation's summer drinking style.
- 1992Cuvee Doucinello established as the rose of Sang des Cailloux
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Cinsault (20%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Vacqueyras AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Doucinello
What does Le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Doucinello taste like?
On the nose, wild strawberry, peach, Provencal herbs, citrus, floral. On the palate, fresh cherry, raspberry, mineral, light herb, dry clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A dry, mineral Vacqueyras rose from Grenache and Cinsault; vibrant red fruit and fresh herbal notes with a clean, dry finish. Ideal for warm southern evenings.
When should I drink Le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Doucinello?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Doucinello?
Grilled sardines with lemon and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Ratatouille Provencale and Tapenade and fresh goat cheese. High-acid dry rose cuts through oily fish perfectly.
What grapes are in Le Sang des Cailloux Cuvee Doucinello?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Cinsault (20%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Vacqueyras AOC.
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