Balthazar/Franck Cornas Cuvée Chaillot 2023

96 points James Suckling: "Dense nose of elderberries and black pepper with a touch of forest floor character. Very focused on the medium- to full-bodied palate, this has a wonderful mineral freshness along with stacks of fine and energetic tannins. 100% whole-cluster fermented and matured in demi muid oak casks. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. (4/18/24)"

95 points Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous): "The 2023 Cornas Chaillot knocks it out of the park, rising from the glass with pronounced orange rind, crushed violets, stemmy nuances, graphite dust and fleshy tones. Moving toward full weight and tightly knit around refined tannins, the 2023 is a delicious Cornas that will need at least three more years before it begins to show its full potential. Finishes long, with outstanding savoriness and refinement. Drink: 2029-2038. (Jan 2026)"

94 points Matt Walls (Decanter): "Juicier and fruitier than the herbal Casimir, with more pronounced acidity and fruit and a touch of menthol. This vintage is more about precision and definition than length or depth, and will drink well young. Whole-bunch fermented. Drinking Window: 2026-2030. (Oct 2024)"