96 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "There's an initial touch of reduction on the nose, underneath there's fresh blood, pink peppercorns and pine resin. Medium-bodied – and only just – this is very fluid on the palate but has plenty of impact and intensity. Great rising freshness, searing acidity and great tension. Long finish. Incredible vibrancy. Not the deepest perhaps, but this has all the untamed wild force of Cornas. Gently furry tannins, like stroking a dog. Centenarian vines from lieu-dit Chaillots, a parcel bought from Noël Verset. Organic viticulture, whole bunch, fermented in concrete, aged on old demi-muids, no fining or filtration. Drinking Window: 2021-2032. (Aug 2021)"
95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Dark ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe cherry and blackberry, game, violet and exotic spices, plus a smoky mineral overtone. Weighty yet lively as well, offering intense kirsch, dark berry preserve, bacon, cracked pepper and allspice flavors and a touch of menthol. Finishes very long, sweet and subtly chewy, with round, even tannins lending shape and gentle grip. Drink: 2025-2036. (Dec 2022)"
95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2018 vintage appeals to us... The style and consistency of the estate are flawless, as evidenced by these two concentrated but absolutely sapid Cornas wines. Produced from old vines, some of which were planted at the end of the 19th century, Les Chaillots, which is more fleshy and full-bodied, naturally belongs in the cellar. (2021)"
93-95 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Tasted from demi-muid, the 2018 Cornas Chaillot looks as if will rival the 2017. It features delicate tendrils of herbal and tea-like complexity entwined with dark, cassis and blackberry fruit. Full-bodied and rich, it seems velvety at first, then turns dusty and chewy on the lengthy finish. One for the cellar. Drink: 2025-2040. (Dec 2019)"
95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Dark ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe cherry and blackberry, game, violet and exotic spices, plus a smoky mineral overtone. Weighty yet lively as well, offering intense kirsch, dark berry preserve, bacon, cracked pepper and allspice flavors and a touch of menthol. Finishes very long, sweet and subtly chewy, with round, even tannins lending shape and gentle grip. Drink: 2025-2036. (Dec 2022)"
95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2018 vintage appeals to us... The style and consistency of the estate are flawless, as evidenced by these two concentrated but absolutely sapid Cornas wines. Produced from old vines, some of which were planted at the end of the 19th century, Les Chaillots, which is more fleshy and full-bodied, naturally belongs in the cellar. (2021)"
93-95 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Tasted from demi-muid, the 2018 Cornas Chaillot looks as if will rival the 2017. It features delicate tendrils of herbal and tea-like complexity entwined with dark, cassis and blackberry fruit. Full-bodied and rich, it seems velvety at first, then turns dusty and chewy on the lengthy finish. One for the cellar. Drink: 2025-2040. (Dec 2019)"
| Product SKU | 357157 |
| Producer | Balthazar/Franck |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
| Appellation | Cornas |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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