Domaine Le Sang des CaillouxVieilles Vignes Cuvée 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.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Cuvée de Lopy from the Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes 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.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Cuvée de Lopy
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Cuvée de Lopy
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Cuvée de Lopy
The Vieilles Vignes 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 oxtail confit in red wine, traditional tagine (morocco) or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux's Vieilles Vignes Cuvée de Lopy.
Discover the grape variety: Côt
Ribs have travelled a long way! In the Middle Ages it was indeed cultivated in the Yonne region. In Bordeaux, it was used in the production of vins clairets and was present in the Loire Valley where today it is only used in the AOC Touraine and Rosé d'Anjou. It goes by different names: Malbec in Bordeaux or Auxerrois in Cahors, in the Quercy vineyards, where it flourishes.it is a very old red grape variety with medium-sized bunches and berries with melting, juicy and sweet flesh. Very sensitive to frost, disease and temperature changes, it is very productive if preserved and if it reaches a good maturity.côt is used in the vineyards of several major appellations such as the AOC Médoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Bergerac, Pécharmant, Buzet, Malepère, Marcillac... Wines made from this grape variety are fruity, tannic, deep in colour and have good ageing potential Cultivated on a surface of 5.000 hectares in France, the côt is also very present in Argentina and Chile.
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: Power
Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.
