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
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Grilled sardines with lemon and herbs
High-acid dry rose cuts through oily fish perfectly. -
Ratatouille Provencale
Herb-accented dry rose is the Provencal summer companion. -
Tapenade and fresh goat cheese
Crisp acidity and red fruit contrast nicely with tangy goat cheese.
History
Sang des Cailloux is the reference estate for Vacqueyras AOC. The Doucinello is their rose cuvee, a dry, mineral expression of Grenache and Cinsault typical of the appellation's summer drinking style.
- 1992 — Cuvee Doucinello established as the rose of Sang des Cailloux
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
- 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