Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 lower-yielding strain of Syrah found

lower-yielding strain of Syrah found only around this hillside

Best enjoyed with roasted meats

The 2023s are open and friendly out of the gate

or simply sipping with focus and good friends

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 lower-yielding strain of Syrah foundFranck Balthazar is a third generation Cornas purist who treats his Syrah with a precision and restraint that few in the appellation can match. Chaillot is his benchmark site, a steep granite slope that gives wines of perfume and lift rather than brute force. The 2023 is youthful and tightly wound, with dark berry fruit, cracked pepper, and a smoky, mineral backbone. Built to reward a few years in the cellar, though a long decant unlocks plenty now.