2020 Domaine Franck Balthazar "Sans Soufre Ajouté" Cornas
95VN
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95
Vinous
Reviewed December 2022Deep, shimmering ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, incense and potpourri, while olive and exotic spice nuances emerge with aeration. Palate-staining cassis, kirsch, spicecake and olive flavors show outstanding detail and are sharpened by a smoky mineral flourish. A core of juicy acidity lends freshness to the strikingly long, penetrating and smoky finish, which features polished tannins and resonating floral and spice notes. (JR)
Notes
John Livingstone-Learmonth The Cradle of the Rhone: "(600-litre cask) shiny red robe; the nose is nicely reserved, comes with clear raspberry fruit, sweetness from heat, red cherries, a touch of smoke. The palate serves elegant Cornas, iron in a fine spine, crystalline red fruits, has a dainty tread. It’s digestible, beau, charming, a year of purity, definition. It’s good to have a year like this, one with clear virtues. The tannins are tasty and well defined, also. From 2023. If well, stably stored, 2040-42 July 2021."
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Rhone Blends |
| Origin | Rhone, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1689997 |