Franck Balthazar Cornas "Casimir" 2020 Style:Red The hill faces southeast and

The hill faces southeast and the sun shines during the day to allow for a long ripening period

This blend from the Applegate and Rogue Valley showcases notes of underripe strawberry

Notes of pomegranate

100% Chardonnay from 45+ year old vines

which is not necessarily a bad thing

Franck Balthazar Cornas "Casimir" 2020 Style:Red The hill faces southeast andFranck ferments the grapes with the stems intact, with some pumping over and light pigeage, and ages the wine in demi muid (600 liter barrels). He is a purist and a traditionalist, and has perfected his method of cultivation and vinification of the Syrah grape. His wines are luxurious, expressive, and elegant, with an unmistakable sense of place.