Mas Jullien - Terrasses du Larzac Autour de Jonquières 2015 (Magnum)
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
RVF
“A legendary vintage from Mas Jullien, where complexity and depth lend it a superb dimension”
The "Autour de Jonquières" cuvée is made from grapes grown on about ten plots surrounding the village. The plots were selected for their complementary characteristics. Olivier Jullien worked toward this goal to create a fine cuvée that showcases these terroirs. Please note: quantities are very limited!
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Eye
Deep ruby color with burgundy highlights
Nose
Complex and refined, with leathery and animal notes, as well as hints of spice
Palate
Rich and velvety, with beautiful, powerful, and well-ripened tannins
Serve
At 18°C
Open
1 hour in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a Taureau gardiane at the Terrasse du Larzac, along with game, grilled meats, and more...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 95/100
Rated estate (2019 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
It was still somewhat closed during our tasting, but the palate reveals a depth that hints at the potential of this wine, which has been among the Languedoc’s finest for decades. With graphite notes and rare complexity, this is a great wine in the making.
About the estate:
Based in Jonquières, west of Montpellier, Olivier Jullien has, through intuition and intelligence, succeeded in raising the quality of the region’s wines to the highest level and has inspired a whole generation of young winemakers. He established his estate in 1985, and today it spans 18 hectares of land with highly varied soils (clay-limestone, silica, sandstone), cultivated without certification (the estate was certified in the past) using an unclaimed organic farming approach to avoid dogma. Autour-de-Jonquières corresponds to the original terroir of Mas Jullien on plots consisting mainly of limestone scree. Carlan comes from schist at altitudes of 200 to 400 meters, and a new cuvée, Lous-Rougeos, originates from high-altitude terroirs that were nearly abandoned, at the foot of the collapse zone of the Larzac plateau. All the reds are among the best in the Languedoc and fully embody the region’s character, with notes of sage, garrigue, and thyme complemented by a consistent freshness. They develop slowly and age beautifully. The whites and rosés are equally outstanding.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
On the palate, the wine is more closed, with dense tannins, and its power comes through more clearly. Notes of licorice and dried rose, with hints of candied fruit.
About the estate:
More than any other winemaker in the Languedoc, Olivier Jullien commands the admiration and respect of his peers. From his vineyards on the terraces of Larzac, he is one of the leading architects of the revival of meticulous viticulture, exploring the interplay and nuances between diverse soils and the use of indigenous grape varieties. The sincerity of this visionary, who shuns competition, is reflected in his deep, approachable, and generous wines—wines that are distinctly southern in character due to the intensity and diversity of their flavors, rather than simply the ripeness of the grapes or their illusory richness in alcohol. Fresh, full-bodied reds, aged with meticulous precision, capable of shining for over fifteen years of aging, as well as a magnificent white wine that defies trends, make this estate a benchmark.