Domaine Balthazar

Franck Balthazar is the third generation of his family to run their small domaine in the village of Cornas. He farms traditionally and organically, horse-ploughing, whole-bunch fermenting, using native yeast, and ageing in demi-muid barrels before bottling without fining or filtration.

Franck’s Côtes du Rhone has a high percentage of Syrah, bringing freshness and elegance. The nose shows mulberry with hints of violets and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is generous and juicy with fine tannins. The finish offers a lovely freshness, calling you back for another sip. Drink now to 2021.