a wine that has never been exported to the USA

I like the balance as well as the well-integrated structure that should enable this to offer 7 to 9 years of improvement

violet and a hint of wood

Gorgeous aromas of ripe fruit

and power which will underwrite an impressive development over the next couple of years

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Sans Soufre Ajoute Vintage:2022 a wine that has neverMade from Balthazar's youngest Cornas vines, the 2018 Cornas Sans Soufre Ajout showcases ebullient notes of fresh raspberries. It's full bodied, lush and velvety yet also fresh, vibrant and immediate. I'd drink it young to capture that spirit, in spite of the substantial, dusty, cocoa like tannins on the finish.