Domaine Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Cuvée de Lopy 2014
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The Land
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras is a land of rugged beauty, where the sun beats down on stony, wind-swept vineyards. The name Le Sang des Cailloux—“the blood of the stones”—speaks to the defining feature of this terroir: the galets roulés, ancient rounded stones that store the day’s heat and release it through the cool Provençal nights. The Mistral wind sculpts the vines, ensuring healthy grapes and deep concentration, while the limestone-rich soils lend the wine a distinct minerality. In 2014, a balanced growing season with warm days and cool nights allowed the Grenache and Syrah to ripen slowly, developing depth without losing freshness.
The Wine
A commanding yet refined expression of Vacqueyras, the 2014 Cuvée de Lopy is built for contemplation. Predominantly Grenache with a supporting cast of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, it is aged in large, neutral oak barrels, allowing the terroir to speak clearly. Deep garnet in color, the wine opens with aromas of blackberries, dried herbs, and garrigue—thyme, lavender, and a touch of wild rosemary. On the palate, dark cherry and spiced plum weave through layers of black pepper, licorice, and crushed rock. The tannins, structured but polished, frame a wine that balances power with elegance and a long, earth-driven finish.
The People
Serge Férigoule has been the heart and hands of Le Sang des Cailloux for decades, farming organically and biodynamically before it became fashionable. His philosophy is one of respect—for the land, the vines, and the rhythm of nature. He believes in minimal intervention, letting the vineyard’s character shine without manipulation. His son Frédéri took up the mantle, continuing the legacy with the same passion and precision. Each bottle of Cuvée de Lopy reflects their deep connection to Vacqueyras—a wine of soul, structure, and a profound sense of place.
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The Rhône Valley is a diverse and historic wine region, divided into two distinct areas. The Northern Rhône is the birthplace of Syrah, with steep, terraced vineyards that produce some of the world's most revered wines, such as those from Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. The Southern Rhône is much more expansive, offering a wider range of styles, but typically based around Grenache-based blends, with wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape known for their complexity and power. While the region is celebrated for its reds, it also produces incredible textured whites, and as a whole the region displays the spectrum of French wine and the incredible differences that can come from small geographic changes.
Rhone Valley
Grenache is a widely planted grape variety that thrives in its Mediterranean home. In Spain, it's known as Garnacha, where it reaches its peak in the Sierra de Gredos as a pure varietal wine, while also being a key blending component in Rioja. France's Southern Rhône, notably Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is another well-known region, where Grenache is often the base of a blended wine. Grenache also finds a home in Sardinia as Cannonau, and it has spread beyond its Mediterranean origins, most famously to Australia's Barossa Valley. The resulting wines are typically light in color, yet they possess a full body and flavor, displaying mature red fruit notes, herbal spices, and often a hint of orange peel, along with soft tannins and moderate acidity. It is an incredibly versatile grape, showing different expressions based on its terroir and the winemaking style employed.
