Domaine du Cros Lo Sang del Pais Marcillac

Marcillac, France

The most internationally distributed Marcillac — 'Blood of the Country' in Occitan describes the red sandstone soil that gives Fer Servadou its unique iron character. Wild strawberry, raspberry, iron mineral, violet, and a refreshing acidity that makes this one of France's most food-friendly reds. Unapologetically regional and irreplaceable.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The Massif Central's most comforting dish and its regional red — Marcillac's iron acidity cuts through the elastic cheese-potato fondue; wild raspberry mirrors the garlic's sweet transformation; sausage adds smoky depth
• main: The iron-rich wine and the iron-rich cut of beef — onglet's mineral intensity mirrors Marcillac's iron mineral; shallot's sweetness bridges the wine's wild fruit; pomme sarladaise's duck fat adds richness