In the glass
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
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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
- 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.