Red Wine: 2021 | Franck Balthazar | Cornas Chaillot
It entices with an aromatic nose of dark fruits, blackberries, and a hint of black pepper. The palate enjoys a bold and robust attack, as flavors of black cherry, plum, and hints of smoky meat unfold harmoniously.
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Producer: Franck Balthazar
Vintage: 2021
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Varietal: Syrah
Country/Region: France, Rhone
It entices with an aromatic nose of dark fruits, blackberries, and a hint of black pepper. The palate enjoys a bold and robust attack, as flavors of black cherry, plum, and hints of smoky meat unfold harmoniously. A mid-palate of well-structured tannins and a touch of earthy undertones adds depth to the wine. The finish is long-lasting and elegant, leaving a lasting impression of finesse and complexity.
Producer Information
Franck Balthazar has been blessed with the laid-back demeanor necessary to crafting flawless cuves, as well as with the opportunity to work a 97-year old parcel purchased from Nol Verset, retired Cornas icon. The domaine was founded in 1931 by Francks grandfather, Casmir Balthazar, buying some vines and planting others, with its first bottling in 1980. Franck took over the 2 hectare family estate from his father Ren in 2002. Then the estate was made of one hectare of century old vines and one of forty-year old; he has since expanded to 3.5 hectares of Syrah, with new plantings in 2005 and 2008, from which he makes about 8,000 bottles each year in a small cellar behind a local church. By fermenting each parcel separately, Franck is able to better demonstrate the expressive value of his lands. His philosophy in the vineyard and in the cellar is purely traditional, reflective of the great Cornas producers who preceded him. In the vineyard and the cellar, he is a one-man show: he ferments the grapes with the stems intact, with some pumping over and light pigeage, and ages the wine in demi-muid (600 liter barrels). He is a purist and a traditionalist, and has perfected his method of cultivation and vinification of the Syrah grape. His wines, we offer, as proof of its effectiveness: they are luxurious, expressive, and elegant, with an unmistakable sense of place.
