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Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar Franck Balthazar (Domaine) 2018

Black fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring
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13.5%

0.75L

Intensity

This Cornas stands out from its peers for its refined aromas and flavours.

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Quantity: 1 bottleObservations: 1 Highly marked label, 1 Slightly damaged labelLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: Rhone ValleyAppellation: CornasOwner: Franck Balthazar (Domaine)
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Lot presentation

Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar Franck Balthazar (Domaine) 2018

The wine

Cultivated organically in granite soils, this Cornas has been matured in 600-litre casks for a minimum of five years, ensuring that the wine is not marked by its tannins or woody notes. Consequently, it has a particularly fruity, floral aromatic bouquet. Its palate offers a most attractive finesse and freshness.

About the Producer Franck Balthazar

Founded in 1931 by Franck Balthazar's grandfather, Casimir Balthazar, this domain saw real change under its current director. Balthazar really admired the elegance of the wines from Pierre-Marie Clape and the natural fruitiness of wines from Thierry Allemand. This inspired him to combine the two elements, and his efforts paid off! Along the way he converted his vineyard to organic in 2010 and he cultivates the land with a hand-plough. In the cellar activities are no less meticulous. Whole-cluster fermentation is kicked off with indigenous yeasts, followed by a long maceration and maturation over 12-18 months in old demi-muids so the wood does not affect the taste of the wine. Sulphite additions are limited. These ingredients are conducive to complex, delicate and well-balanced wines. Behold one of the iconic domains in the Cornas appellation!

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 1 bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Highly marked label, 1 Slightly damaged label

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %

Region: Rhone Valley

Appellation: Cornas

Owner: Franck Balthazar (Domaine)

Vintage: 2018

Colour: red

Service temperature: 16°

Viticulture: organic and natural More information....

Size (in ha): 4 hectares

Intensity: full-bodied

Leading aroma: black fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Syrah
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Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar Franck Balthazar (Domaine) 2018

The iDealwine Price Estimate(1) is based on auction results, using the hammer price of lots including the buyer's premium for the sale.
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Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar Franck Balthazar (Domaine) 2018
50
50
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50
(year's lowest)
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