“The label says it all, and you won’t be disappointed. This Servadou red has all the makings of an easy-drinking, approachable wine—but it doesn’t lack character either. 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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Eye
A shiny, deep purple color
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 supple, rich texture
Serve
At 15°C
Drink before
2027
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 winery (2025 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)
About the wine:
The label says it all, and it doesn’t disappoint. This Servadou red has all the makings of an easy-drinking, approachable wine—but it’s by no means lacking in 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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 pinnacle of French winemaking.)
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 1 review
Review 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 clean tannins that release a burst of vibrant red and black berries, complemented by hints of floral notes and vanilla. 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
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