“True to form, the estate has produced a top-tier Fer-Servadou with a beautifully intense color and an open, complex nose of licorice, tobacco, black fruits, and bell pepper, followed by notes of forest floor and humus. A nuanced expression that carries through to a full-bodied, robust, and rich palate, supported by a subtle tension and firm tannins that still need to mellow. Cellar it.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2026).
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Eye
Red dress with purple highlights
Nose
Aromas of blackcurrant, mint, spices, and pepper
Palate
Full-bodied and well-balanced, with dark fruit notes on a backdrop of smooth tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032+
Food and Wine Pairings
Serve with red meat, game, a stew, lasagna, cheese, or a chocolate dessert...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Philippe Teulier has successfully expanded the family estate. When he started out in 1984, he began with one hectare. Over time and with a great deal of patience, he gradually managed to buy plots from his neighbors—some cultivated, others fallow—and then 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 process grapes from 2 hectares—it has followed the vine’s example and is now organized in a cascade of levels descending the hillside, blending seamlessly 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 highly successful. Their lovely lineup is an ode to Fer Servadou, the local grape variety, also known as Mansois in Aveyron or Braucol in Gaillac.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
True to form, the estate has produced a top-tier Fer-Servadou with a beautifully intense color and an open, complex nose of licorice, tobacco, black fruits, and bell pepper, followed by notes of forest floor and humus. A nuanced expression that carries through to a full-bodied, robust, and rich palate, supported by a subtle tension and firm tannins that still need to mellow. This is one to cell.
About the estate:
When it was founded in 1984, this iconic Marcillac AOC estate had just one hectare of vineyards and produced about 4,000 bottles per 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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Philippe Teulier is something of the “boss” of Marcillac. As the driving force behind the appellation, he has rallied the Aveyron producers—who take pride in this unique grape variety, Mansois (or Fer Servadou)—behind him. 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, which is terraced in the Marcillac valley—a terroir often likened to the mountains due to its hot days and cool autumn nights. Their three main cuvées do justice to all the wines of southwestern France.