Franck Balthazar, Cornas Casimir other_regions_italy there is a floral quality

there is a floral quality here that I loved and hadn't seen in previous vintages of this single-vineyard red

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

intense and powerful large-scaled flavors that exhibit fine intensity on the powerful

This is a potentially great Bâtard as everything necessary is here and this should age extremely well

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

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Casimir other_regions_italy there is a floral qualityReally 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.