Mas Jullien Terrasses du Larzac 'Autour de Jonquieres' 2014

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Mas Jullien Terrasses du Larzac 'Autour de Jonquieres' 2014Aged 2 years in a combination of demi muids and large foudres, Autour de Jonquieres is built on the back of old vines Mourvedre (40%) planted in poor limestone soils, with 40% Carignan and 20% Syrah as well, also from very old, minuscule yielding vines. This cuve displays that uncanny combination of elegance and power that characterizes so many of Frances truly great wines. It is both rugged and refined, both tenacious and supple, with a harmony of

and well-resolved tannins that carry through a long

also known as Chasselas

fresh but with depth

The Goumards make choices in the vineyard and in the cellar that will emphasize finesse and freshness in this bottling

The vines are trained in a special way on pergola (known as “tupin” in local dialect) to obtain maximum exposure to the sun in this high altitude district and are planted to soils that are dominated by slate

Compared to the ferocious La Chavaroche

3 hectares of Merlot

licorice and leather add nuance to this beautiful beast

permitting the wines to rest on the fine lies until they are racked when ready for bottling

18-hectare sliver in high-altitude Corbery

contributing a salty-savory edge to the fruit

as “Mirabelles” offers a moving glimpse into the pre-Cava

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