Franck Balthazar
Franck Balthazar Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar
4.3
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Established in 1931 by Franck's grandfather, the Balthazar family estate commenced bottling wines under their own label in 1980. The vineyard parcels undergo separate fermentation, incorporating stems, and the aging process takes place in demi-muids. The 'Cuvée Casimir' is a tribute to Franck's grandfather and undergoes fermentation with 100% whole bunches and native yeasts. The aromatic profile reveals red fruits on the nose, transitioning to a robust palate featuring cherries, red fruits, damp earth, and smoky notes. This culminates in a crisp and satisfying finish that fills the mouth with flavor.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Franck Balthazar Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar is a full-bodied, robust red wine from the northern Rhône region of France.On the nose, it has aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, and cassis, with hints of smoke, pepper, and licorice. On the palate, it is intense and concentrated, with juicy black fruit flavors and notes of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. The tannins are firm and well-structured and the finish is long and lingering. Overall, it is a complex, well-balanced wine that will benefit from further cellaring.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2061
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Franck Balthazar
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
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