Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 lower-yielding strain of Syrah found

lower-yielding strain of Syrah found only around this hillside

has reached its peak drinking window

A wine that earns the worship

Limited production of approximately 2

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 lower-yielding strain of Syrah foundFranck 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.