2023 Lumiere Viognier, La Belle Etoile

“The Sunbeam”

Golden-straw in the glass, Lumière lives up to its name, radiant, aromatic, and irresistibly charming. The nose bursts with white peach, honeysuckle and apricot, followed by a flicker of orange blossom and sweet spice. On the palate, it’s lusciously textured yet perfectly balanced with ripe stone fruit gliding over bright citrus and a subtle mineral lift. Silky, sunlit and softly perfumed, it finishes long and graceful, leaving a whisper of almond and summer bloom.

For when: the sun’s out, the table’s set, and everything just feels easy.
Pairs with: grilled prawns, creamy curries, or soft cheeses and honey.
If this wine were a mood, it’d be golden hour with a glass in hand - bright, warm, and quietly luxurious.

La Belle Étoile - meaning “The Beautiful Star” - is a contemporary wine project based in the Languedoc, dedicated to crafting elegant, expressive wines that reflect the region’s sun-drenched terroir. Grapes for Lumière are sourced from selected southern French parcels where Viognier thrives in warm days and cooling Mediterranean breezes. Made sustainably with minimal intervention, the wine captures the essence of modern southern charm - generous fruit, natural freshness, and effortless sophistication.