Mas Jullien 2016

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Mas Jullien 2016

Tasting notes

Appearance
Brilliant and radiant, this wine reveals a vivid yellow colour.

Nose
The nose opens with delicate aromas of white-fleshed fruit. With time, this bouquet gains in complexity, revealing delicious notes of honey and candied fruit.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its pleasant freshness. The balance between richness and tension delivers an ample, complex tasting experience, built to stand the test of time.

Food and Wine Pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with fish in sauce, roast poultry or poultry served with a creamy sauce. It will also elevate a platter of pressed cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

Mas Jullien 2016 is a wine for ageing that improves remarkably with time. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for several years to allow its full tertiary aromatic palette to unfold.

The Elegance and Freshness of a White Wine from Mas Jullien

The Estate

Founded in 1985 in Jonquières, France, Mas Jullien is a true benchmark of the Languedoc. Still led by its founder, Olivier Jullien, this pioneering estate has contributed greatly to the region's qualitative renewal. The property stands out for its free-spirited approach that respects all living things, favouring organic farming without seeking certification in order to avoid dogma. With an undeniable reputation, the estate crafts authentic, profound wines that faithfully reflect the mosaic of local terroirs.

The Vineyard

Classified as IGP Pays de l'Hérault, the vineyard dedicated to white grape varieties covers approximately five hectares. The vines thrive on a mosaic of varied soils, combining clay-limestone earth, sandstone, silica and gravel. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate tempered by the cooler altitudes close to the Larzac plateau, this terroir offers ideal diurnal temperature variation. The estate farms its land using demanding practices, without official certification, but with the utmost respect for biodiversity and the environment.

Vinification and Ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve the integrity of the berries. In the cellar, the estate's philosophy favours measured interventions and the use of indigenous yeasts, allowing the terroir to express itself fully. The making of Mas Jullien 2016 white follows this minimal-intervention approach, resulting in a wine that is at once rich, complex and endowed with remarkable ageing potential.

Grape Varieties

This wine is made from a blend of noble grape varieties, including Chenin, Carignan Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Petit Manseng.