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Marcillac ‘Lo Sang del Pais', Domaine du Cros 2022

Red Wine from France - SW France (excl. Bordeaux)
3.333333300 star rating 3 Reviews
These steep, iron-rich slopes ion south-west France have been good vineyard country for centuries. This is the key estate that has led the present revival and has the largest vineyard holding. Ruby coloured, light-bodied and refreshing with sappy flavours of raspberry and plum.
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Code: FC46201

Wine characteristics

  • Red Wine
  • Light to medium-bodied
  • Fer
  • 75cl
  • Now to 2025
  • 13% Alcohol
  • no oak influence
  • Cork, natural

Domaine du Cros

The story of so many wines of south-west France is intricately tied up with the history of Santiago de Compostela and this is the case with Marcillac. The origins are older of course; the Romans understood the potential of the Douro-like terraces that form the landscape here. But the town of Conques, occupying a pivotal position along the pilgrim’s route saw a blossoming in the vineyards of nearby Marcillac. And then in the XIXth century the steel town of Decazeville saw a staggering expansion of the vineyards there.

But then, fortunes changed. First phylloxera then war saw Marcillac all but destroyed. The Teulier family was one of few to own what was left of this once large vineyard.

And so under the drive and guidance of Philippe Teulier, and others, the fightback began.

It was a slow business to start as Marcillac is not easy to plant with vineyards. The terrain is challenging and at high altitude, as is the climate which is continental. Philippe is today one of the largest land holders, now working with his son, Julien. They make red and white but of course the majority is red. Only one red grape variety is planted and this is locally known as mansois, known in Madiran and Cahors as fer servadou, appropriately enough as the soils here are naturally rich in iron.

Marcillac is a mountain wine, closer in style in some ways to many reds produced in Savoie. The wines tend to be light, bursting with raspberry-like fruit and there is always a tannic presence which gives a...
The story of so many wines of south-west France is intricately tied up with the history of Santiago de Compostela and this is the case with Marcillac. The origins are older of course; the Romans understood the potential of the Douro-like terraces that form the landscape here. But the town of Conques, occupying a pivotal position along the pilgrim’s route saw a blossoming in the vineyards of nearby Marcillac. And then in the XIXth century the steel town of Decazeville saw a staggering expansion of the vineyards there.

But then, fortunes changed. First phylloxera then war saw Marcillac all but destroyed. The Teulier family was one of few to own what was left of this once large vineyard.

And so under the drive and guidance of Philippe Teulier, and others, the fightback began.

It was a slow business to start as Marcillac is not easy to plant with vineyards. The terrain is challenging and at high altitude, as is the climate which is continental. Philippe is today one of the largest land holders, now working with his son, Julien. They make red and white but of course the majority is red. Only one red grape variety is planted and this is locally known as mansois, known in Madiran and Cahors as fer servadou, appropriately enough as the soils here are naturally rich in iron.

Marcillac is a mountain wine, closer in style in some ways to many reds produced in Savoie. The wines tend to be light, bursting with raspberry-like fruit and there is always a tannic presence which gives a rustic feel to the wine.

Unquestionably, Marcillac is a great food wine and one of the partners to such staple fare as bangers and mash. Philippe and Julien Teulier farm some 30 hectares of Marcillac, or nearly 20% of the total. The main wine, colourfully called ‘Lo Sang del Pais’ sees no oak and is bottled after the winter. They also make a more ambitious cuvee of old vines which is aged oak and which we occasionally buy.
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Sunday Express

This is quite brilliant. It's a fresh, supple, slightly meaty, bloody red from the south-west France, and it's one of my favourite reds when I want something ith personality, but also huge drinkability....
This is quite brilliant. It's a fresh, supple, slightly meaty, bloody red from the south-west France, and it's one of my favourite reds when I want something ith personality, but also huge drinkability. Fruity but savoury at the same time.
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