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Franck Balthazar Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar

Franck Balthazar
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionRhone
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France
SubregionCornas
Drinking Window
GrapesShiraz/Syrah
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.
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  • A deep and intense flavor profile, with notes of blackberry, plum, and raspberry
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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.
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