Franck Balthazar, Cornas Sans Soufre Ajoute Vintage:2022 Fairly strong reduction blocks the

Fairly strong reduction blocks the nose though glimpses of ripe black fruit and the natural spice of a classic RSV peek through and continue onto the rich

Coming in at more than 70% Cabernet Franc—and aged in 50% new French oak—the 2019 Cerro Sur Red Wine is vaguely herbal

Once again there is a plethora of floral influences to the lemon-lime

the fruit is often sensational

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Sans Soufre Ajoute Vintage:2022 Fairly strong reduction blocks theMade from Balthazar's youngest Cornas vines, the 2018 Cornas Sans Soufre Ajout showcases ebullient notes of fresh raspberries. It's full bodied, lush and velvety yet also fresh, vibrant and immediate. I'd drink it young to capture that spirit, in spite of the substantial, dusty, cocoa like tannins on the finish.