94 Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Tasted out of bottle, the 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc Carlan is terrific and showed even better from bottle than barrel, which is always a good sign. Made from 60% Grenache, 25% Carignan and smaller parts Cinsault and Syrah, it knocks it out of the park with its cassis, blackberry, freshly crushed stone, spring flowers and garrigue-like aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, with thrilling purity and a stacked mid-palate, it hangs onto the more elegant, focused style of the estate, yet packs in tons of flavor authority and length. Drink it anytime over the coming 7-8 years.

I continue to love the wines from Olivier Jullien, and he's certainly one of the leading producers in one of the top regions in the Languedoc, the Terrasses du Larzac AOC. I was able to taste through all of the 2014s, and these appear to be in line with his 2012s and 2013s, if not slightly more approachable. I was blown away by his 2013s, and I think the 2013 Carlan is probably the best vintage of this cuvee to date. The flagship Terrasses du Larzac cuvee might fall in that category as well. Note, the style here is classic, with bright acidity and firm, focused profiles that reward cellaring. These are not over the top fruit bombs, yet they excel on their purity, focus and length. I find them utterly compelling."