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Le Sang des Cailloux - Vacqueyras Lopy Vieilles Vignes 2010

Vacqueyras|Red wine|Organic

4.4/5 (17 customers)

Rating: Robert Parker 90–93/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
“The 2010 Vacqueyras Cuvée de Lopy is the estate’s star wine, made from the same blend as the 2009. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a rich, sweet bouquet of licorice, camphor, garrigue, meaty and smoky notes, blackberries, and raspberries; full-bodied and luscious, this wine is ideal for drinking over the next decade.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

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Estate

Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux

Vintage

Lopy

Vintage

2010

Designation

Vacqueyras

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

75% Grenache, 25% Syrah

Regions

Reddish-brown clay-limestone soil on a plateau of rounded pebbles

Viticulture

ECOCERT-Certified Organic Farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

100% destemmed, traditionally vinified in concrete tanks

Livestock farming

12 to 15 months in 450-liter barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

deep ruby color

Nose

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

Palate

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 ago

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2020

Production

8,000 to 10,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur un barbecue, un risotto aux champignons sauvages, une fricassé de cèpes à la bordelaise, un civet de lapin, un canard à l'orange...  <br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves 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 been an integral part of this appellation’s history. Originally a vineyard worker, he has been the owner of Sang des Cailloux since 1990. About twenty hectares scattered between Vacqueyras and Sarrians are harvested at perfect ripeness and aged for an extended period. In an uncompromising style that almost turns its back on modernity, this estate produces five red cuvées, whose concentration and delicate texture deserve greater aromatic precision. Come on, just a touch of progress, and the blood of the stones will continue to flow down the throats of many wine lovers!

Decanter

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

This Vacqueyras estate boasts a magnificent terroir on a plateau of rounded pebbles. Certified organic since 2010 and biodynamic since 2012, with strictly controlled yields, the estate produces powerful Vacqueyras wines that take time to reveal their full potential. These structured, highly mature wines, however, have tended to become more refined 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 produced in 2022, stands out as a fine benchmark in the region.

Jancis Robinson

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

Vinous

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 17 reviews