Carlan by Mas Jullien

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red plum, garrigue, white pepper, wood smoke

Palate: red cherry, Mediterranean herbs, warm stone, salt

The single-parcel cuvée from a sandstone-and-schist terroir east of Jonquieres; precise, structured and built to age 10 to 15 years from a top vintage.

What it pairs with

Saddle of venison with juniper
The wine's garrigue and white pepper notes echo the gamy juniper register.
Slow-braised wild boar
Carlan's structure and earthy depth carry the boar's gamey richness.
Aged Roquefort with quince
The salty-blue cheese finds counterpoint in the wine's warm-stone and red-fruit lift.

History

Carlan is a single-parcel cuvée from a sandstone-and-schist site east of Jonquieres, exposed in a way that protects the vines from the late afternoon sun. The cuvée crystallised the Terrasses du Larzac discussion of terroir-driven Languedoc reds in the early 2000s.

2005: First vintage of Carlan labelled as a single-parcel cuvée
2014: Terrasses du Larzac AOC granted full status

Facts

Producer: Mas Jullien · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache (60%), Carignan (25%), Cinsault, Syrah
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 18-24 months in used foudres
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 55-90 at retail
Drinking window: 5-20 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Carlan

What does Mas Jullien Carlan taste like?

Red plum, garrigue and white pepper on the nose; red cherry, Mediterranean herbs and warm stone on the palate. Medium-bodied with firm fine-grained tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Mas Jullien Carlan?

Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 10-15 years from a top vintage.

What food pairs with Mas Jullien Carlan?

Saddle of venison with juniper is the canonical pairing; the wine's garrigue and pepper notes echo the gamy register. Slow-braised wild boar and aged Roquefort with quince are equally strong matches.

Where is Mas Jullien Carlan made?

From a single sandstone-and-schist parcel east of Jonquieres in the Terrasses du Larzac AOC. Olivier Jullien selected the site for its sheltered eastern exposure.

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