Franck Balthazar Cornas Sans Soufre Ajouté 2022

Franck Balthazar Cornas Sans Soufre Ajouté 2014 is praised for its rich, full-bodied nature and rustic charm. It features a deep purple hue with savory and sweet notes, medium body, high acidity, and low-key tannins, offering a round, vibrant finish. While some appreciate its evolved character, others may find it less structured due to the absence of added sulfites.

This Cornas presents a deep, opaque garnet hue, indicative of its robust Syrah origins. The nose is a symphony of blackcurrant, flintd meat, and cracked black pepper, underscored by earthy minerality and a whisper of violet. On the palate, it is full-bodied and muscular, with finely grained tannins providing a firm structure. The absence of added sulfur allows the purity of fruit to shine, revealing layers of dark plum and olive tapenade, balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is long and savory, with a lingering note of graphite. A quintessential expression of Northern Rhône terroir.