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; a benchmark expression of the appellation with garrigue, mineral depth, and good structure.
What it pairs with
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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.
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.
- 1985 — Sang des Cailloux estate red Vacqueyras first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
- 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