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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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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.More wines for lamb →
- Duck breast with roasted figs Dark fruit and tobacco notes complement duck and fig.More wines for duck breast →
With cheese
How to serve Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1985Sang 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
Frequently asked about Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge
What does Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge taste like?
On the nose, wild blackberry, garrigue, iron, spice, dried violet. On the palate, dark cherry, tobacco, mineral, medium-firm tannins, earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The estate red Vacqueyras from Sang des Cailloux; classic Grenache-led Vacqueyras with garrigue, mineral depth, and good structure.
When should I drink Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge?
Drink 3-12 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 Vacqueyras Rouge?
Grilled lamb chops with tapenade is the canonical pairing; Duck breast with roasted figs is the other strong match. Classic Southern Rhone match; olive and herb notes echo in the wine.
What grapes are in Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Rouge?
The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Vacqueyras AOC.
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