Mas Jullien Blanc by Mas Jullien

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white flower, honey, salt

Palate: pear, lemon zest, almond, mineral

Olivier Jullien's white is a field blend of old-vine Languedoc whites with Chenin; saline, savoury and built to age unusually long for the region.

What it pairs with

Grilled sea bream
The wine's saline core matches the iodine of Mediterranean fish.
Roast chicken with thyme
Carignan Blanc's nutty character and Chenin's lift carry herb-roasted poultry.
Aged Pelardon goat cheese
The wine's almond palate echoes the cheese's nuttiness.

History

Mas Jullien Blanc was created in the mid-1990s as Olivier Jullien explored white-wine potential in Languedoc, blending old-vine Carignan Blanc and Grenache Blanc with Chenin and Viognier. Bottled as IGP Pays d'Herault because the blend exceeds AOC varietal rules.

1995: First vintage of Mas Jullien Blanc
2010: Estate certified organic

Facts

Producer: Mas Jullien · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
Classification: IGP Pays d'Herault
Oak: 10-12 months in used barriques and foudres
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Mas Jullien Blanc

What does Mas Jullien Blanc taste like?

Yellow apple, white flower and honey on the nose; pear, lemon zest, almond and mineral on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Mas Jullien Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine's old-vine field-blend backbone rewards 5-7 years of cellar age.

What grapes are in Mas Jullien Blanc?

A field blend dominated by old-vine Carignan Blanc and Grenache Blanc with Chenin Blanc and Viognier. The blend sits outside AOC varietal rules so the wine is labelled IGP Pays d'Herault.

What food pairs with Mas Jullien Blanc?

Grilled sea bream is the canonical pairing; the wine's saline core matches Mediterranean fish. Roast chicken with thyme and aged Pelardon goat cheese are equally strong matches.

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