About this product
Le Sang des Cailloux's flagship Vacqueyras: old vine Grenache from rocky ('cailloux') limestone soils — a name that translates as 'blood of the stones'. Deep, concentrated dark fruit, garrigue, spice, and mineral depth. Among the Southern Rhône's best over-performing wines.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Vine-cutting grilled lamb is the authentic Southern Rhône cooking method — charcoal and lamb fat with thyme mirror Vacqueyras's garrigue perfectly
classic
main
complement
Provençal vegetable stew's herb and tomato character mirrors Vacqueyras's garrigue and spice; olive oil ties the Mediterranean palette
classic
main
complement
Mushroom earthiness amplifies Grenache's garrigue depth; Pecorino's salt adds savoury contrast to the wine's ripe fruit
established
starter
contrast
Pungent washed-rind Époisses contrasts and complements Vacqueyras's dark fruit; cherry jam creates a bridge to the wine's ripe core
adventurous
cheese