Domaine Le Sang des CaillouxCuvée de Lopy
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Cuvée de Lopy of the Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux is in the top 10 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Cuvée de Lopy from the Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée de Lopy of Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée de Lopy of Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée de Lopy
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée de Lopy
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée de Lopy
The Cuvée de Lopy of Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, mathieu's lamb tagine or duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux's Cuvée de Lopy.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée de Lopy from Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux are 2013, 2016, 2012, 2006 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
The Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Bright
Said of a wine whose acidity is the dominant characteristic, making it fresh and nervous.
