Les Halos de Jupiter
Viognier
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Halos de Jupiter Viognier, 2024 — Pays du Gard IGP, France 🇫🇷
Overview
100% Viognier showing a fresher, lighter Southern France expression. Generous stone-fruit aromatics with bright citrus lift and floral nuance, delivering charm and approachability rather than the typical heavy, oily, bomb-style Viognier profile.
Aromas & Flavors
Apricot, ripe peach, nectarine, tangerine zest, orange blossom, yellow flowers, subtle honeysuckle.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied but lively. Clean, refreshing acidity with a gentle roundness and soft texture. Uplifting and easygoing with a crisp, fruit-driven finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, lemon chicken, Moroccan spices, goat cheese salads, sushi rolls, light creamy pastas.
Verdict
A bright, casual Viognier that keeps the varietal’s charm while skipping the heaviness. Aromatic, cheerful, and dangerously drinkable — perfect for relaxed evenings or sunny afternoons.
🍷 Personal Pick
I love this style: all the apricot-peach personality without the weight. Fresh, floral, and uplifting, a “pour another glass” kind of white.
Did You Know?
Viognier from cooler or coastal Mediterranean zones like the Gard often shows higher acidity and lighter texture compared to the richer, oilier styles from Condrieu.
Halos de Jupiter Viognier, 2024 — Pays du Gard IGP, France 🇫🇷
Overview
100% Viognier showing a fresher, lighter Southern France expression. Generous stone-fruit aromatics with bright citrus lift and floral nuance, delivering charm and approachability rather than the typical heavy, oily, bomb-style Viognier profile.
Aromas & Flavors
Apricot, ripe peach, nectarine, tangerine zest, orange blossom, yellow flowers, subtle honeysuckle.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied but lively. Clean, refreshing acidity with a gentle roundness and soft texture. Uplifting and easygoing with a crisp, fruit-driven finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, lemon chicken, Moroccan spices, goat cheese salads, sushi rolls, light creamy pastas.
Verdict
A bright, casual Viognier that keeps the varietal’s charm while skipping the heaviness. Aromatic, cheerful, and dangerously drinkable — perfect for relaxed evenings or sunny afternoons.
🍷 Personal Pick
I love this style: all the apricot-peach personality without the weight. Fresh, floral, and uplifting, a “pour another glass” kind of white.
Did You Know?
Viognier from cooler or coastal Mediterranean zones like the Gard often shows higher acidity and lighter texture compared to the richer, oilier styles from Condrieu.