Domaine le Sang des Cailloux

Cuvée Azalaïs Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend

9.1147 ratings
9.125 pro ratings
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

The Valley of the Stones, Grenache based with other Rhone grapes, medium Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and currants with licorice and toasty herb notes. Medium+ finish, fine tannins ending with fruit and mineral spice.

The Valley of the Stones, Grenache based with other Rhone grapes, medium Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and currants with licorice and toasty herb notes. Medium+ finish, fine tannins ending with fruit and mineral spice.

Feb 26th, 2022
Amer S. Ahmed

Intriguing bouquet of eucalyptus, menthol, crushed red berry followed by a vibrant and fresh palate expression of raspberry coulis, blackberry, and red cherry, line of acid at the end with some good lift. Good sipper and great with coq au vin

Intriguing bouquet of eucalyptus, menthol, crushed red berry followed by a vibrant and fresh palate expression of raspberry coulis, blackberry, and red cherry, line of acid at the end with some good lift. Good sipper and great with coq au vin

Dec 17th, 2017
Rob Brobst III

They may have recently fertilized these vineyards?? Read between the lines folks at what I'm sayin.

They may have recently fertilized these vineyards?? Read between the lines folks at what I'm sayin.

Aug 20th, 2017
Chris LoCrasto

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2018
Izek Jasper

Exceeds expectation for '03 S. Rhone. Balanced, savory, garrigue nose. From magnum.

Exceeds expectation for '03 S. Rhone. Balanced, savory, garrigue nose. From magnum.

Jul 3rd, 2016
Eric Grasser

Rustic in nature yet with a cheerful personality of delicate flowers and fruits. Shows an authentic terroir of iron and stone and while right now will continue to be pleasant down the road.

Rustic in nature yet with a cheerful personality of delicate flowers and fruits. Shows an authentic terroir of iron and stone and while right now will continue to be pleasant down the road.

Feb 15th, 2016
Alex Hill

Had this 3 months ago and it was better. Brett is beginning to bloom.

Had this 3 months ago and it was better. Brett is beginning to bloom.

Feb 11th, 2016
Levi Glenn

Is there a better wine from this AOC?

Is there a better wine from this AOC?

Dec 26th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

'Draw me off a flagon to gulp!'

'Draw me off a flagon to gulp!'

Nov 2nd, 2015
Christine Havens

Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras has long been a favorite of mine. The 2012, however, is admittedly too young (a condition complicated by my lack of a wine cellar where I'm currently staying). On the upside, delicate floral notes of lilac and violets lend a softening note to an otherwise masculine wine. There are, too notes of black cherries, blackberries, incense, sandalwood and loamy earth. Medium-bodied, with good concentration and power, there is an iron ore note that leaves the finish metallic-seeming.

Le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras has long been a favorite of mine. The 2012, however, is admittedly too young (a condition complicated by my lack of a wine cellar where I'm currently staying). On the upside, delicate floral notes of lilac and violets lend a softening note to an otherwise masculine wine. There are, too notes of black cherries, blackberries, incense, sandalwood and loamy earth. Medium-bodied, with good concentration and power, there is an iron ore note that leaves the finish metallic-seeming.

Sep 1st, 2015