Domaine Le Sang Des Cailloux Vacqueyras “Lopy” 2019
$400
The vintage
Winery
Domaine Le Sang des CaillouxAppellation & Region
Vacqueyras, Southern RhoneBlend
80% Grenache, 20% SyrahSoil
Clay, Limestone, with Galets RoulésAlcohol Content
14.5%Average age of vines
55-65 yearsVineyards & Vinification
“Lopy” is the Vieilles Vignes at Le Sand des Cailloux. The name Lopy is named after Serge Férigoule’: Floureto’s hometown.
Harvested by hand, fully destemmed and vinified in concrete vats, the wine was then aged for one year in 450-litre casks.
Vacqueyras, located near the Dentelles de Montmirail, benefits from a Mediterranean climate and diverse soils like clay-limestone and stony terraces, which add complexity to its wines. Known for their robust character and ability to express the unique terroir, Vacqueyras wines are often considered an affordable alternative to neighboring appellations like Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, offering exceptional quality and distinctive style.
The Winery
“Le Sang des Cailloux” translates to “The Blood of the Stones” in English.Serge Férigoule acquired Le Sang des Cailloux in 1990 after working for a decade with the previous owner. The estate spans 17 hectares in the Vacqueyras appellation, situated on a plateau facing the Dentelles de Montmirail. The reddish-brown clay-limestone soil and the famous galets roulés impart terrific intensity and depth to the wines. Le Sang des Cailloux primarily produces red wine. The Cuvée Traditionnelle is named after Serge’s daughters, Floureto, Doucinello, and Azalaïs, while the “Vieilles Vignes” is also known as “Lopy,” named after his hometown.
