Rarely would we ever tell the truth. We wanted to hoard them for ourselves, or stash them away to drink with our
sommelier friends in-the-know. Well, Parcelle Picks is our big reveal. This is our selection of the hard-to-find,
ready-to-drink, sometimes well known, maybe obscure, and always limited wines we love most.
Call it a hit list, a daily deal, or whatever you like. It’s the best stuff we have right now—and at the best prices.
Chosen by sommeliers. Ready to drink now.
The best bottle on the list today.
Mas Jullien
Mas Jullien, Pays d’Herault Blanc 2020
$56
Olivier Jullien isn’t in a marquee wine region - the Languedoc produces far more bad wine than good - and he doesn’t use well-known grapes or make straightforward wines. Perhaps that helps explain why Mas Jullien remains under the radar, despite being a go-to of sommeliers and collectors. But if you’re not familiar, just know that these wines are special, and are worth seeking out whenever you get the chance.
This is Mas Jullien’s only white wine. It comes from Olivier’s organic, high-elevation plots just inland from the Mediterranean. It has the richness and ripe fruit you might expect from this sun-kissed part of southern France, along with fresh acidity and mineral notes. It’s an ideal winter white without feeling at all heavy.
Here's what you should know about it:
- Olivier Jullien makes singular wines in the Languedoc region of southern France. This is his only white wine.
- It’s a richly textured, nuanced white made from a blend of clairette and carignan blanc, along with chenin blanc, roussanne, and grenache blanc.
- Along with Grange des Peres and Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mas Jullien is on a very short list of the best producers in the Languedoc.
As sommeliers, we often get asked, “What’s the best wine on the list?”
