COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Les Halos de Jupiter
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Halos de Jupiter Vacqueyras 2020 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône, France, produced by Les Halos de Jupiter. The wine is a blend, primarily featuring Grenache from very old vines grown on the 'Plateau des Garrigues,' a terroir characterized by rolled pebbles and red clay. The producer, a project involving Michel Gassier and the late Philippe Cambie, aims to highlight the potential of Grenache and the distinct terroirs of the Southern Rhône. This wine is notable for its minimal intervention winemaking approach, including native yeast fermentation and the absence of added sulfur dioxide, allowing for a pure expression of the grape and its origin.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by the 'strong and vibrant Taurus' constellation.
Fact 02
Vines are notably old, contributing to low yields and concentrated fruit.
Fact 03
Fermented with native yeasts, embracing natural winemaking.
Fact 04
No added sulfur dioxide is used in its production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Halos de Jupiter Vacqueyras 2020 is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are neither destemmed nor crushed, and fermentation occurs with native yeasts without added sulfur dioxide. Gentle extractions are achieved through manual 'pigeage' at around 28°C for approximately five weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for one year in 600-liter demi-muid vessels. The wine is neither fined nor filtered before bottling.
