Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 the old-school recipe

the old-school recipe

A wine that earns the worship

Limited production of approximately 2

and it's made from the same vineyard and to the same exacting standards as the grand vin

has reached its peak drinking window

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 the old-school recipeFranck Balthazar is a third generation Cornas purist who treats his Syrah with a precision and restraint that few in the appellation can match. Chaillot is his benchmark site, a steep granite slope that gives wines of perfume and lift rather than brute force. The 2023 is youthful and tightly wound, with dark berry fruit, cracked pepper, and a smoky, mineral backbone. Built to reward a few years in the cellar, though a long decant unlocks plenty now.