Franck Balthazar, Cotes Du Rhone, 2025

£23.00

Syrah-led Côtes-du-Rhône from organically farmed hillside fruit around Séguret, made traditionally with native yeasts and aged in neutral vessels; medium-bodied with dark fruit and spicy freshness.

blackcurrant
blackberry
licorice
menthol

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At a glance

Producer: Franck Balthazar
Region: Rhône
Appellation: Côtes-du-Rhône AOC
Grape: Syrah Grenache
Country: France
Wine type: Red
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — practising

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

grilled lamb chops
sausages with Puy lentils
ratatouille
herb-roast chicken

How to serve it

Serve: Cool room temperature (16–18°C)

Why Cave selected it

Authentic Rhône from a revered Cornas traditionalist, offering purity, balance and real drinkability at a fair price; versatile with food and consistently overdelivers.

About the wine

A beautifully balanced Côtes du Rhône Rouge from Franck Balthazar, blending 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. Bursting with red and black fruit, subtle floral notes, and a slate like finish, this medium bodied red offers silky tannins and pure elegance. Unfiltered, unfined, and minimal sulphites added, it’s a standout Rhône wine.

About Franck Balthazar

Franck Balthazar took over the domaine from his father in 2002. Since Franck took over, the domaine has grown from 2 hectares to around 3.5. Focusing on traditional methods, Franck honours the legacy of his family by farming organically and being as hands on as possible including using horses for ploughing. The wines are fermented with wild yeasts in concrete and aged in old 600-litre demi-muids. He minimises the amount of sulphur used and employs natural winemaking techniques to preserve the unique character of the high-altitude, old-vines.

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