Halos de Jupiter 2021, Vacqueyras

Attractive ruby purple colour, bright and light. Fresh, fruity nose of blackcurrant and strawberry. White pepper and liquorice soon emerge, adding impetus and complexity. Aeration releases gourmet notes of blackcurrant and raspberry. The attack on the palate is generous and full-bodied, with a fruity edge and a light but lively density. The lovely combination of fruit and spice is quickly apparent. The tannins are gritty on the mid-palate, offering texture but also harshness. This wine needs two years to soften and benefits greatly from aeration, gaining in fruit and density.