Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge

In the glass

Aroma: wild blackberry, garrigue, iron, spice, dried violet

Palate: dark cherry, tobacco, mineral, medium-firm tannins, earthy finish

The estate red Vacqueyras from Sang des Cailloux; classic Grenache-led Vacqueyras with garrigue, mineral depth, and good structure.

What it pairs with

• Grilled lamb chops with tapenade
  Classic Southern Rhone match; olive and herb notes echo in the wine.
• Duck breast with roasted figs
  Dark fruit and tobacco notes complement duck and fig.

How to serve Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Grilled lamb chops with tapenade, Duck breast with roasted figs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The estate red Vacqueyras of Sang des Cailloux, the domaine's entry red, separate from the premium Cuvee Lopy. Serge Ferigoule farms organically and vinifies traditionally.

1. 1985: Sang des Cailloux estate red Vacqueyras first produced

Facts

Producer

Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux · visiting guide

Grapes

Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)

Classification

Vacqueyras AOC

Oak

Old foudres; no new oak; organic

ABV

14.0%

Price

EUR 20-35 at retail

Drinking window

3-12 from vintage

First vintage

1985

Organic

ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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