Franck Balthazar, Cornas Casimir other_regions_italy This is aromatically similar to

This is aromatically similar to the Baudes except it’s spicier still

Here's our new little super star from the Tuscan Coast

the gentlest hints of honey

The 2007 Alabaster came from pre-phylloxera vines yielding a miniscule half ton of fruit per acre

violet and anise

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Casimir other_regions_italy This is aromatically similar toReally 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.