Offered JUNE 19th, 2017

The domaine’s holdings include a 1914 planting of Syrah in the famous Chaillot vineyard, acquired from Noel Verset. “Balthazar’s elegant Cornas bottlings are among the very best in the appellation right now.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous

Franck Balthazar Cornas Chaillot 2015
60 bottles available
$60 per bottle

(93-96) points Vinous: “Bright violet. Mineral-accented blackberry and blueberry on the highly perfumed nose, complicated by sexy Asian spice and floral notes. Densely packed but energetic dark berry preserve flavors show hints of smoky bacon and candied violet and pick up a spicecake quality with air. Stains the palate and shows superb concentration with no excess weight. Finishes with bright mineral cut, slow-building tannins and superb persistence.”