Les Halos de Jupiter
Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Was not a fan of this at first, at all! Could not identify anything I enjoyed about it even with the recommended food pairings. The second night however it opened up a little and I did enjoy it more. Still I would not get this again and if this is a good example of Grenache grapes from the southern Rhône valley I’m not a fan.
Was not a fan of this at first, at all! Could not identify anything I enjoyed about it even with the recommended food pairings. The second night however it opened up a little and I did enjoy it more. Still I would not get this again and if this is a good example of Grenache grapes from the southern Rhône valley I’m not a fan.
Nov 9th, 2020
A blend of 85% Grenache & 15% Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blueberry with earthy herbs and pepper spice. Firm tannins, medium finish, lively acidity, medium finish ending with slightly sweet spice notes. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 85% Grenache & 15% Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blueberry with earthy herbs and pepper spice. Firm tannins, medium finish, lively acidity, medium finish ending with slightly sweet spice notes. Tasting Sample.
Jan 26th, 2020
Drank 1/10/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.
Black cherry, blackberry, undergrowth, and a bit of tar on the nose. Black fruits, earth, and some undergrowth on the flavor profile. Medium, well integrated tannins. Nice balance.
3/22/8/4/3 +50 = 90 pts.
Drank 1/10/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.
Black cherry, blackberry, undergrowth, and a bit of tar on the nose. Black fruits, earth, and some undergrowth on the flavor profile. Medium, well integrated tannins. Nice balance.
3/22/8/4/3 +50 = 90 pts.
Good, focused acids, spawned from a bright fruit onslaught, that continues the acidic edge straight through dark plum, black cherry, pomegranates, tri-colored pepper corns. Bargain price for this wine. Opened 2 hours.
Good, focused acids, spawned from a bright fruit onslaught, that continues the acidic edge straight through dark plum, black cherry, pomegranates, tri-colored pepper corns. Bargain price for this wine. Opened 2 hours.
3 people found it helpfulNov 14th, 2016A fantastic wine house, and had been for some time.
Raspberries and staves on the nose.
Medium bodied with Cranberry, pomegranate, thyme.
A perfect wine for a mid week tipple.
A fantastic wine house, and had been for some time.
Raspberries and staves on the nose.
Medium bodied with Cranberry, pomegranate, thyme.
A perfect wine for a mid week tipple.
A simple red blend from Côtes du Rhône.
Fruit forward and medium bodied, with medium acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with wood, vanilla, earth, spices, chocolates and tobacco.
Short tangy finish with soft tannins.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself. An easy drinking porch wine, but not showing like a CDR.
A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah.
15% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$18.
A simple red blend from Côtes du Rhône.
Fruit forward and medium bodied, with medium acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with wood, vanilla, earth, spices, chocolates and tobacco.
Short tangy finish with soft tannins.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself. An easy drinking porch wine, but not showing like a CDR.
A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah.
15% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$18.
A blend of 85% Grenache & 15% Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blueberry with earthy herbs and pepper spice. Firm tannins, medium finish, lively acidity, medium finish ending with slightly sweet spice notes. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 85% Grenache & 15% Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blueberry with earthy herbs and pepper spice. Firm tannins, medium finish, lively acidity, medium finish ending with slightly sweet spice notes. Tasting Sample.
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2020
Mixed berry, pebbles, and excellent balance on the palate.
Mixed berry, pebbles, and excellent balance on the palate.
Dec 20th, 2016
This pops with vibrant strawberry and kirsch, but continues reverberating with incense, citrus peel, damp chalk, and licorice. I would happily spend $15 again, but this gives me the confidence to trade up to Halos Gigondas or Chateauneuf du Pape the next time around.
Finally trying this label... Considering the esteem to which I hold Philippe Cambie and my love for Grenache, it's been a long time coming. Cambie, along with a Michel Gassier, produce Grenache-focused bottlings from nearly all the Southern Rhone AOCs under the Halos de Jupiter label. To Cambie, Grenache is the king of all grapes, thus the comparison to Jupiter (Zeus in Greek), forming the basis of the label. The halo symbolizes the appellations that best express the personality of Grenache. http://www.philippecambie.com/en/les-halos-de-jupiter/
This pops with vibrant strawberry and kirsch, but continues reverberating with incense, citrus peel, damp chalk, and licorice. I would happily spend $15 again, but this gives me the confidence to trade up to Halos Gigondas or Chateauneuf du Pape the next time around.
Finally trying this label... Considering the esteem to which I hold Philippe Cambie and my love for Grenache, it's been a long time coming. Cambie, along with a Michel Gassier, produce Grenache-focused bottlings from nearly all the Southern Rhone AOCs under the Halos de Jupiter label. To Cambie, Grenache is the king of all grapes, thus the comparison to Jupiter (Zeus in Greek), forming the basis of the label. The halo symbolizes the appellations that best express the personality of Grenache. http://www.philippecambie.com/en/les-halos-de-jupiter/
Very well priced.
Very well priced.
Sep 30th, 2016