Les Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2012

Inky ruby. A wild, complex bouquet evokes candied dark berries, apricot and incense, with a zesty mineral quality adding lift. Shows very good depth and clarity on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and lavender pastille flavors that become smokier and spicier with air. Closes smooth, sweet and long, with no obvious tannins and lingering florality. Score - 90. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, April 2014)