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Lionel Osmin & Cie - Marcillac Fer de Soif 2023

Name: Lionel Osmin & Co. - Marcillac Fer de Soif 2023
Brand: Lionel Osmin & Co.
Price: 12.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)

Marcillac|Red wine

4/5 (6 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

90/100

Robert Parker

89/100

Bettane & Desseauve

Fer Servadou

everyday wine

ready-to-drink

"A crisp, refreshing wine that showcases the Mansois grape variety"

“The label says it all, and it doesn’t disappoint. This Servadou red has all the makings of an easy-to-love, casual wine, yet it doesn’t lack character. With a lovely garnet color, it offers a superb, complex nose—reflecting the harvest’s great maturity—with rich, indulgent aromas of candied black fruits and spices against a mineral backdrop. On the palate, it is round, silky, and full-bodied, with intense aromas as well. An expressive and devilishly charming wine.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).

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Estate

Lionel Osmin & Cie

Vintage

Fer de Soif

Vintage

2023

Designation

Marcillac

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

100% Fer Servadou (ou Mansois)

Regions

Terraced vineyards, red, iron-rich soils known as "Rougiers"

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Late Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional winemaking with gentle extraction, controlled fermentation (23°C max), and maceration lasting 12 to 18 days

Livestock Farming

In tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A shiny, deep purple dress

Nose

Expressive and fresh, with characteristic aromas of licorice and violet, along with notes of peony and red bell pepper

Palate

Aromatic and refreshing, with a smooth, rich texture

Serve

At 15°C

Drink before

2027

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 89/100

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 in winemaking—offers outstanding wines at every price point.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)

About the wine:

The label says it all, and it doesn’t disappoint. This Servadou has all the makings of an easy-to-love, casual wine, yet it doesn’t lack character. With its attractive garnet color, it offers a superb, complex nose—reflecting the harvest’s great maturity—with rich, indulgent aromas of candied black fruits and spices against a mineral backdrop. On the palate, it’s round, silky, and full-bodied, with intense flavors as well. An expressive and devilishly charming wine.

About the estate:

The son of a jeweler from Béarn, Lionel Osmin became an agricultural engineer and, in 2010, founded a prominent wine merchant specializing in wines from the greater Southwest region, from Irouléguy to Bergerac and from Madiran to Marcillac. Oenologist Damiens Sartori oversees the winemaking process for this extensive range.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

The 2023 Fer de Soif reveals a slightly leafy bouquet with notes of blackcurrant, violet, licorice, spices, and blackberries. Moderately full-bodied and dense, it is round and rich, complemented by structured tannins, and finishes with a long, slightly rustic yet elegantly leafy aftertaste. It is perfect with a côte de bœuf or a T-bone steak.

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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 of appellation restrictions, such as Prunelard, Abouriou, and Mauzac… Finally, Lionel Osmin produces a few unique offerings, starting with a naturally sweet wine made from Tannat and Malbec.

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 6 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on July 13, 2025

Discover this refined, light, and smooth Marcillac, offering a bright, fresh red fruit flavor framed by crisp tannins that release a burst of vibrant red and black berries, complemented by hints of floral notes and zest. A lingering peppery finish. A relatively easy-drinking wine for sharing with friends, whose liveliness pairs well with Basque-style chicken or marinated pork ribs grilled on the BBQ. Rating = 3.8