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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, garrigue, black pepper, violet

Palate: cherry, wild herbs, spice, fine tannin

The entry cuvée of Olivier Jullien, balanced and approachable young with garrigue lift and silky tannins; the most affordable entry to the Mas Jullien range.

What it pairs with

  • Lamb tagine with prunes The wild-herb register of the wine matches the Mediterranean spice palette of the tagine.More wines for lamb →
  • Grilled merguez Soft tannins and red-fruit lift carry the chilli and cumin of merguez.
  • Aged Pelardon goat cheese Languedoc goat cheese's nutty rind echoes the wine's garrigue notes.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →

With cheese

Roquefort Our pick accords-mets-vins.fr says Roquefort tolerates a red where many cow's milk cheeses turn bitter with tannin. A medium-bodied Terrasses du Larzac red raised in large or used wood, with cherry or plum fruit, garrigue and fine tannin, has the grip to stand up to the salt.

History

Olivier Jullien founded Mas Jullien in 1985 at age 20 in Jonquieres, helping launch the modern Languedoc quality movement. Les Etats d'Ame is the entry red, designed to be approachable young yet retain the estate's signature garrigue character.

  1. 1985Olivier Jullien founds Mas Jullien in Jonquieres
  2. 2014Terrasses du Larzac AOC achieves full appellation status, formalising Mas Jullien's earlier work

Facts

Producer
Mas Jullien
Grapes
Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
Classification
AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak
12-18 months in concrete tanks and used foudres; minimal new oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Etats d'Ame

What does Mas Jullien Les Etats d'Ame taste like?

Red cherry, garrigue and black pepper on the nose; cherry, wild herbs and spice on the palate. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, medium acidity and a savoury finish.

When should I drink Mas Jullien Les Etats d'Ame?

Drink within 2 to 8 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; the wine is designed to drink well from release.

What food pairs with Mas Jullien Les Etats d'Ame?

Lamb tagine with prunes is the canonical pairing; the wine's garrigue character matches Mediterranean spice. Grilled merguez and aged Pelardon goat cheese are equally strong matches.

What grapes are in Mas Jullien Les Etats d'Ame?

A Languedoc blend dominated by Carignan and Grenache with Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault. Olivier Jullien works the five traditional Languedoc varieties together rather than as monovarietal cuvées.

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