Franck Balthazar Cornas Sans Soufre Ajouté 2013

Red
Cornas, France
7.6
WineSaint

The sulfur-free vinification shows in the wine's explosive aromatics. Wild herbs, cracked pepper and earthy minerality. Firm yet polished tannins provide excellent backbone without overwhelming the fruit. Shows impressive energy and precision for a wine of this power.

dark cherryblackberrycracked pepperwild herbs
Label

Franck Balthazar

Franck Balthazar makes small-production Cornas from old vines on the granite slopes above the village, working with minimal intervention and bottling several distinct cuvées from different parcels and vine ages.