“Mansois? Fer-Servadou, the grape variety at the heart of Marcillac. Deep red in color with violet hues, this 2014 vintage offers a very distinctive nose of wild berries and spices with a hint of vegetal notes. On the palate, it reveals well-ripened fruit with spicy accents, supported by tannins that are already well-integrated. A well-rounded wine with just the right amount of freshness to give it a long finish.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
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Eye
bright purple color
Nose
Expressive and fresh, with characteristic aromas of licorice and violet. Notes of peony and red bell pepper
Palate
Full of freshness. A smooth, rich texture
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with pot-au-feu, poultry, sweet-and-salty meat dishes, veal blanquette, osso bucco, couscous, and cheese-based dishes (tartiflette, raclette, etc.)
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
With a committed, ethical, and responsible approach, Lionel Osmin founded this eponymous “haute couture” wine merchant with the goal of moving beyond appellations to better highlight the grape variety and offer a simple, indulgent take on wine. Based in Pau, the company produces a diverse range of about thirty cuvées and crafts several Armagnacs. It also handles the distribution of Clos Joliette, a jewel of the Jurançon region, and wines from the Berthoumieu estate. The lineup, meticulously crafted by Damiens Sartori—the key figure behind the winemaking—offers outstanding wines at every price point.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)
About the wine:
From Mans? The Fer-Servadou, the grape variety at the heart of Marcillac. Deep red in color with violet hues, this 2014 vintage offers a very distinctive nose of wild berries and spices with a hint of herbal notes. On the palate, it reveals ripe fruit with spicy accents, supported by already well-integrated tannins. A well-rounded wine with just the right amount of freshness to give it a long finish.
About the estate:
The son of a jeweler from Béarn, Lionel Osmin became an agricultural engineer and, in 2010, founded a well-established wine merchant specializing in wines from the greater Southwest—from Irouléguy to Bergerac, and from Madiran to Marcillac. Oenologist Damiens Sartori oversees the winemaking process for this extensive range.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Selected Wineries (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the wineries listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the very best of French wine production.)
About the estate:
While he knows how to craft wines from grapes sourced from elsewhere, it is with local grapes that Lionel Osmin truly excels, producing precise and refined terroir-driven wines. The Pau-based wine merchant and grower also offers a range of single-varietal wines: indigenous varieties, free from appellation restrictions, such as Prunelard, Abouriou, and Mauzac… Finally, Lionel Osmin produces a few curiosities, starting with a naturally sweet wine made from Tannat and Malbec.