Marcillac AOC (France)
Marcillac is a red AOC wine from South West France.
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Red Currant |
 Dried Herbs |
Dried Herbs |
Red Berries are typical Marcillac flavors.
Spices and Herbal notes
Profile
Marcillac tends to be light and fruity:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Stews |
 Soups |
 Hamburger |
 Pork |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
Marcillac pairs best with savory dishes.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Cold Curts. Chorizo. Salami.
Roast Beef. Sausages.
Savory Soups. Cassoulet. Stews.
Confit de Canard. Smoked Duck.
Rilettes. Calves Liver.
Hamburger. Bacon.
Cheese:
Blue Cheese. Roquefort.
Hard Cheese. Cantal. Manchego. Parmesan.
French Specialities:
Aligot Aveyronnais (Creamy Cheese dish with Mashed Potatoes, Cheese, Cream, and Garlic).
Poulet Basquaise (Basque-style Chicken Stew).
Tripoux (Stuffed Sheep's Tripe).
Marcillac AOC
Macillac was granted a VdQS status in 1965. Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure was a classification below AOC.
In 1990 the AOC status was granted under the name Marcillac.
The main grape is Fer Servadou (90%). The remainder is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.