"Aged in wooden casks for eighteen months, this wine has a deep garnet color and an intense, rich nose, opening with black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) enhanced by spices. The blackcurrant flavor comes through on the palate, which is supple on the attack, affable, and sufficiently full-bodied. A pleasant, distinctive wine, beautifully crafted. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)
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Eye
Red dress with purple highlights
Nose
Blackcurrant, mint, spices, and pepper
Mouth
Fleshy with black fruit on a background of mellow tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Serve with red meat, game, stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
Lovely salty and floral notes, raspberry, pepper, introducing a fresh and delicious wine, perfectly ready to drink.
About the estate:
Philippe Teulier has successfully developed the family estate. When he started out in 1984, he began with just one hectare. Over time and with a great deal of patience, he gradually managed to buy plots of land from his neighbors, some cultivated, some fallow, and then restored them to their former glory. Today, he has 60 hectares of land, including 33 hectares of vineyards, most of which are terraced, offering a splendid view of the surrounding area. The red color of the soil creates a striking contrast with the green of the vegetation, ranging from limestone to red sandstone. The winery, initially built to produce wine from 2 hectares, has followed the example of the vineyard and is now organized in a cascade of levels descending the hill, blending perfectly into the natural surroundings. Inside, everything can be done naturally by gravity. Philippe and his son Julien prefer to encourage rather than intervene, a philosophy that has proven successful. The attractive range is an ode to Fer Servadou, the local grape variety, also known as Mansois in Aveyron and Braucol in Gaillac.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2019) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Aged in wooden casks for eighteen months, this wine is deep garnet in color with an intense, rich nose that opens with black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) enhanced by spices. Blackcurrant flavors come through on the palate, which is supple on the attack, affable, and sufficiently full-bodied. A pleasant, distinctive wine, beautifully crafted.
About the estate:
When it was founded in 1984, this iconic Marcillac AOC estate had just one hectare of vines and produced around 4,000 bottles per year; it now covers 33 hectares. The estate is run by Philippe Teulier, assisted since 2006 by his son Julien. A sure bet.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2020 guide) 15.5/20 + Favorite (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Subtle aromas of citron wood, delicacy and roundness with a balance that respects the taster, the grape, and the soil.
About the estate:
Philippe Teulier is somewhat of a "boss" in Marcillac. As the driving force behind the appellation, he leads the Aveyron producers who are proud of this particular grape, the Mansois (or Fer Servadou). Julien, his son, runs the estate with him. The fluidity of their blends stems from a perfect mastery of the specific qualities of their vineyard, terraced in the Marcillac valley, a terroir likened to the mountains because of its warm days and cool autumn nights. Their three main vintages do credit to all the wines of the South-West.