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Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Cuvée de Lopy 2014

Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Cuvée de Lopy 2014

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4.1/5 (28 customers)

15/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Robert Parker

(Notes from the 2013 vintage)

The Cuvée Lopy is made from a selection of the oldest vines at the Le Sang des Cailloux estate. Grenache and Syrah are the foundation of this dense, fruit-forward wine, enhanced by subtle spices. A note to Vacqueyras enthusiasts: it’s produced in small quantities... Don’t miss out!

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Estate

Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux

Vintage

Cuvée de Lopy

Vintage

2014

Designation

Vacqueyras

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

75% Grenache, 25% Syrah

Terroirs

reddish-brown clay-limestone soils on a plateau of rounded pebbles

Viticulture

certified organic and biodynamic

Grape harvest

manual

Wine making

Complete destemming. Traditional fermentation in concrete tanks with daily pumping over

Livestock farming

12 months in 450 L barrels

Alcohol content

14% %

Organic

Yes

Eye

deep ruby red

Nose

with notes of very ripe fruit and spices, along with aromas of leather and bitter cocoa

Mouth

A concentrated wine with a rich intensity of aromas on the nose and a long finish, with depth of texture

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

perfect for enjoying with grilled meats, wild mushroom risotto, a Bordeaux-style cep fricassee, rabbit stew, duck à l'orange...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated wine (2017 guide) 15/20 (2013 vintage) (Very good wine)

3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

A leading figure in Vacqueyras, we owe a great deal to Serge Férigoule, whose wines have accompanied the history of this appellation. Initially a vineyard worker, he has been the owner of Sang des Cailloux since 1990. Around twenty hectares scattered between Vacqueyras and Sarrians are harvested at perfect maturity and aged for a long time. In an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this estate produces five red wines, whose concentration and delicate touch deserve greater aromatic precision. Come on, just a little progress and the blood of the stones will continue to flow down the throats of many wine lovers!

Decanter

Decanter

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (2016 guide) 92/100 (2013 vintage) (An outstanding wine)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (2017 guide) 15/20 (2013 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

This Vacqueyras estate boasts magnificent terroir on a plateau of rounded pebbles. Certified organic since 2010 and biodynamic since 2012, with strictly controlled yields, the property produces impressive Vacqueyras wines that require time to reveal their full potential. These structured, highly mature wines tend to refine with age in recent vintages. The Lopy cuvée can be so rich and dense that, in certain vintages, we may prefer the balance of the entry-level wines. The white, not presented in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the sector.

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

Vinous

Vinous

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

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