2022 Franck Balthazar, Cornas, Casimir Balthazar Cuvee_Brunate Le Coste Their first plots were planted

Their first plots were planted in ’99 and up until 2005

Atlantic-driven white—lemon peel

but it wasn’t until 1989 that he planted his first vines

balanced growing season that allowed the fruit to achieve physiological ripeness while retaining the necessary nerve and saline tension required of the appellation

2022 Franck Balthazar, Cornas, Casimir Balthazar Cuvee_Brunate Le Coste Their first plots were plantedFranck Balthazar is a staunch traditionalist who makes unabashed vin de garde. Many collectors know once these elegant, impeccably farmed wines age around 10 years, they can go toe to toe with any other Rhne wine. The Cuve Casimir, from exuberant 10 year old vines, drinks well earlier.