Marcillac (France)
Marcillac AOC is an appelation from the Marcelliac area in Aveyron in South West France.
Marcillac wines are made from 90-100% Mansois grapes (the local name for Fer Servadou).
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Spicy Herbs |
 Smoke |
 Leather |
 Slate |
Raspberry, Cherries, and Blackberry are typical Marcillac flavors.
Complex notes of Spicy Herbs, Smoke, Leather, and Forest Floor.
Rustic-wild texture. Real Stone Minerality.
Profile
Marcillac tends to be Fruity with good Tannins:
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| 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. Cassoulets. Stews.
Confit de Canard. Smoked Duck.
Rilettes. Calves Liver.
BBQ. Hamburger. Bacon.
Cheese:
Blue Cheese.
Roquefort. Gorgonzola.
Hard Cheese.
Cantal. Comté. Dry Jack. Manchego. Parmesan.
French Specialities:
Aligot Aveyronnais (Mashed Potatoes, melted Cheese, Cream, and Garlic with Sausages).
Poulet Basquaise (Basque-style Chicken Stew).
Tripoux (Stuffed Sheep's Tripe).
Marcillac AOC
Macillac was granted a VDQS status in 1965 (a classification below AOC).
In 1990 the AOC status was granted under the name Marcillac AOC.
The main grape is Fer Servadou (90%). The remainder must be Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot.
DNA testing has put Fer Servadou in the Carmenere family.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the 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.