Domaine du Cros - Lo Sang del Païs 2018

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Structured, dense, and still very young, it will continue to develop. Fresh and spicy-fruity, with a beautiful body, this Fer Servadou stands out in the glass with confidence and pride. Decant to mellow its intensity.

About the estate:

Philippe Teulier has successfully expanded the family estate. When he started out in 1984, he began with just one hectare. Over time and with great patience, he gradually managed to buy plots from his neighbors—some cultivated, some fallow—and restored them to health, eventually expanding to 60 hectares of land today, including 33 hectares of vineyards that are mostly 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. As for the winery, initially built to vinify 2 hectares, it has followed the vine’s example and is now organized in a cascade of levels descending the hill, while blending perfectly into the natural landscape. Inside, everything can naturally be done by gravity. Taking a hands-off approach, Philippe and his son Julien prefer to encourage rather than intervene—a philosophy that has proven successful. The lovely range is an ode to Fer Servadou, the local grape variety, also known as Mansois in Aveyron or Braucol in Gaillac.

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About the wine:

Well known to readers, this cuvée returns with yields nearly three times higher than those of the previous vintage, which was affected by frost. Deep in color, it opens with red fruit accented by spices. Round and fairly full-bodied, supported by smooth, licorice-like tannins, it finishes with a peppery note. A young, indulgent Marcillac, best enjoyed while it’s still fruity.

About the estate:

When it was founded in 1984, this iconic estate in the Marcillac AOC had just one hectare of vineyards and produced about 4,000 bottles a year; it now covers 33 hectares. The estate is run by Philippe Teulier, who has been assisted by his son Julien since 2006. A sure bet.

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About the estate:

Philippe Teulier is something of a “patriarch” in Marcillac. As the driving force behind the appellation, he inspires the Aveyron producers who take pride in this distinctive grape, the Mansois (or Fer Servadou). Julien, his son, runs the estate alongside him. The fluidity of their blends stems from a perfect mastery of the unique qualities of their vineyard, terraced in the Marcillac valley—a terroir akin to the mountains due to its hot days and cool autumn nights. Their three main cuvées do justice to all the wines of the Southwest.