Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Cuvée de Lopy 2014
15/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Robert Parker
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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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
perfect for enjoying with grilled meats, wild mushroom risotto, a Bordeaux-style cep fricassee, rabbit stew, duck à l'orange...
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
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2016 guide) 92/100 (2013 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
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
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 28 reviews
Review by Mr. GERARD G. Published on May 28, 2018
I was expecting more; but this wine has its merits.
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Review by Mr. ANTHONY C. Posted on May 20, 2018
Disappointing; heavy wine lacking in complexity
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Review by Mr. PIERRE S. Posted on March 1, 2025
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Review by Mr. GEORGES P. Posted on September 10, 2023
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Review by Mr. REGIS A. Posted on May 31, 2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 09/30/2022
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Review by Mr. AVELINO V. Published on March 20, 2021
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Review by Mr. ERIC L. Posted on October 14, 2020
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS C. Published on October 3, 2020
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS H. Posted on January 1, 2020
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