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Côtes du Rhône Franck Balthazar (Domaine) 2017

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • Organics
  • Natural
  • 13.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

Indulgent, rounded and deliciously suave, this Côtes-du-Rhône pairs well with simple and flavoursome foods. More info

This seductively indulgent Côtes du Rhône makes a good introduction to the wines of this organically-run domain. It has an attractively fruity, spicy bouquet and a well-rounded, generous palate. It can be enjoyed while young, served with simple, tasty dishes shared with friends.

Côtes du Rhône Franck Balthazar (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Terrine de canard, Saucisson aux truffes, Méchoui de mouton.

Peak: Drink until 2027

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Côtes du Rhône Franck Balthazar (Domaine)

    The wine

    This seductively indulgent Côtes du Rhône makes a good introduction to the wines of this organically-run domain. It has an attractively fruity, spicy bouquet and a well-rounded, generous palate. It can be enjoyed while young, served with simple, tasty dishes shared with friends.

    Information about domain 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 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Trade
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13.50 %
    • Country/Region: Rhône
    • Appellation/Wine: Côtes du Rhône
    • Producer/Owner: Franck Balthazar (Domaine)
    • Vintage: 2017
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2027
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Organics and natural 
    • Size (in ha): 4
    • Volume: 15000
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Syrah
    Côtes du Rhône Franck Balthazar (Domaine)
    Côtes du Rhône Franck Balthazar (Domaine)

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