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

A slightly more elegant and somewhat higher-toned nose of the essence of red cherry isn't quite as spicy but is even more layered

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

mingled with delicate notes of vanilla pod

full and delicious middle weight flavors that possess good mid-palate concentration and plenty of dry extract on the admirably intense

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.