Franck Balthazar, Cornas Casimir other_regions lemon peel and a plenitude

lemon peel and a plenitude of Chablis character where only a hint of exotic fruit is in evidence

this is really quite forward and while it should hold for many years at this level

It's a prestige blanc de blancs which is only made in the best years

plum and wet stone hints complements well the rich

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Casimir other_regions lemon peel and a plenitudeReally lovely, easy going aromatic expression, it has the hot sand, mineral signature of Cornas without excess oak or ripeness. A menthol note brings further interest. It's only medium bodied, but has great freshness and definition. Perfectly balanced, with a grippy, chewy finish. A very fine, naturalistic expression of Cornas that's very rewarding to drink. With only light extraction its so drinkable. I would drink it young, but there's no hurry to.