Franck Balthazar (Cornas)

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Franck Balthazar started in 2002 taking over from his father. All the wines are 100% whole cluster and aged in old demi-muids (600L barrels).

Cuvees

  • Cornas “Cuvee Casimir Balthazar”
    Named after his grandfather. Blend of 80% young vines from Legre and 20% old vines from Les Mazards.
  • Cornas “Sans Soufre Ajoute”
    Three demi-muids produced in 2016.
  • Cornas “Chaillot”
    >100 year vines from Chaillot – from his uncle (the legendary) Noel Verset. Eight demi-muids produced in 2016.