Les Etats d'Ame by Mas Jullien

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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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.
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.

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.

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

Facts

Producer: Mas Jullien · visiting guide
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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