2023 Franck Balthazar Cotes du Rhone Rouge 375ML and Smaller 2 g/l dosage

2 g/l dosage

concentrated Cabernet Franc

Isabelle Diebolt makes a small cuvée of around 650 cases every two years

a pure Chardonnay from the Fromates

a good proportion from 1955

2023 Franck Balthazar Cotes du Rhone Rouge 375ML and Smaller 2 g/l dosageBalthazars Cote du Rhone is sourced from his 3 organically farmed hectares adjacent to Vinsobres. The 2023 is 60 40 Syrah and Grenache, and its a stunner! The aromas are clean and pure, red and black berry fruit mingling with cherry blossom, licorice and black pepper. The palate is rich and seamlessly balanced, with the spicy black fruit at its core. The long finish continues with all components firing together, framed by the wines fresh acidity and