93 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "Crafted from old vines rooted in clay soils—two-thirds at the foot of the slope and one-third mid-slope—the 2022 Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar unfurls from the glass with a delicately reduced bouquet of dark cherries, spices, pepper and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textured, it's elegantly juicy with good depth at the core, structured, youthful tannins and a long, spicy finish. Currently introverted due to the presence of reduction, it requires time to integrate its élevage and fully adjust to its recent bottling. This is an impressive effort. Drink: 2026-2040. (3/13/25)"
92 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "The 2022 Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar is a savory beast. Full-bodied, tannic and concentrated, it bundles radiant black fruits, cedar, graphite and cured meat aromatics. Doubling down with afterglow on the savory finale, the 2022 demands at least three more years in a cool cellar. Drink: 2028-2037. (Jan 2025)"
Product SKU | 352662 |
Producer | Balthazar/Franck |
Country | France |
Region | Rhône |
SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
Appellation | Cornas |
Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
ABV | 13.0% |
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