Cornas "No Added Sulfur" 2021 - Franck Balthazar
Cornas "No Added Sulfur" 2021 - Franck Balthazar
Cornas "No Added Sulfur" 2021 - Franck Balthazar

Cornas "No Added Sulfur" 2021 - Franck Balthazar - Bottle (0.75L)

Structured Red WineRed
Sale price69,00€

👨🏼‍🌾 Red Wine made by Franck Balthazar.

 

A blend of young Syrah vines from the upper and lower parts of the appellation. Yes, without sulphur, but still traditional in style. The color is inky black, the perfume racy and concentrated, and the palate full, deep and obscure. This is Cornas: rare, dark, majestic. 

📍Region: Rhône
🍇Grape variety: Syrah
📆Vintage: 2021
% Alcohol content: 13°

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Le Domaine Balthazar, fondé en 1931 par Casimir Balthazar, est un vignoble emblématique de l'appellation Cornas, dans la vallée du Rhône. La continuité de la production a été assurée par René Balthazar jusqu'en 2002, année où son fils Franck a pris les rênes du domaine familial. Passionné par la viticulture biologique, Franck Balthazar a rapidement su la direction qu'il voulait donner à son domaine. Admirateur du classicisme et de l'élégance des vins de Pierre-Marie Clape, et fervent défenseur de la franchise et du naturel des vins de Thierry Allemand, Franck représente une alliance réussie de ces deux grands styles de Cornas. Depuis le millésime 2010, le domaine est en conversion vers l'agriculture biologique. Franck Balthazar privilégie des méthodes naturelles et artisanales, travaillant les sols à la pioche ou au treuil, sans herbicides ni pesticides. À la cave, les vinifications sont traditionnelles avec des vendanges entières, des fermentations à partir de levures indigènes, de longues macérations, et un élevage de 12 à 18 mois en demi-muids âgés, en limitant au maximum l'apport de soufre. Franck Balthazar est largement reconnu et apprécié par les amateurs et les critiques pour la qualité remarquable de ses vins. Son engagement envers des pratiques durables et son respect pour la tradition viticole font de ses cuvées des exemples authentiques de la viticulture artisanale. Le domaine, situé sur des coteaux escarpés avec des sols granitiques, cultive principalement la Syrah, cépage emblématique de Cornas, reflétant parfaitement le terroir unique de la région. La philosophie de Franck repose sur une approche minimaliste et respectueuse de la nature. En travaillant manuellement et en utilisant des pratiques écologiques, il cherche à maintenir l'équilibre naturel du vignoble et à produire des vins qui expriment véritablement leur terroir. Les vendanges entières et les fermentations avec des levures indigènes permettent de préserver les caractéristiques originelles des raisins, tandis que les longues macérations et l'élevage en demi-muids apportent structure et complexité aux vins. Les vins du Domaine Balthazar sont connus pour leur profondeur, leur équilibre et leur capacité de vieillissement. Chaque bouteille raconte l'histoire du terroir de Cornas, avec des arômes de fruits noirs, d'épices et de minéraux, caractéristiques des sols granitiques de la région. Franck Balthazar, par son engagement et sa passion, continue de faire honneur à l'héritage familial tout en apportant une touche personnelle et contemporaine à la production viticole de Cornas.

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In natural wine (Vin Method Nature label), the specifications specify the use of organic grapes, fermenting naturally using native yeasts (as in biodynamics). Natural wines see no input during all vinification and aging. Only minimum doses of SO2 are permitted (30 mg/L maximum), and must be mentioned by the winemaker. No brutal filtration or wine alteration techniques are permitted. We also find the name SAINS Wines which aims to completely prohibit the use of sulphites.

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Cornas "No Added Sulfur" 2021 - Franck Balthazar