Franck Balthazar, Perjak, 2023

£71.40

Certified-organic Vin de France white from Cornas-based traditionalist Franck Balthazar, blending Roussanne with alpine Jacquère for a bright, textured style with yellow-fruit and citrus notes.

yellow stone fruit
lemon zest
white flowers
mineral

At a glance

Producer: Franck Balthazar
Region: Rhône
Appellation: Vin de France
Grape: Roussanne Jacquère
Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Wine type: White
Size: 75.0cl

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

roast chicken with cream sauce
rabbit in mustard-cream sauce
grilled trout with lemon butter
mussels marinière

How to serve it

Serve: Lightly chilled (12–14°C)

Why Cave selected it

A rare, cross-regional blend from a revered Cornas grower: certified-organic farming and low-intervention élevage deliver freshness, texture and broad food versatility.

About the wine

A unique blend of Roussanne from Saint-Péray and Jacquère from Savoie, crafted by Franck Balthazar in Cornas. This vibrant, natural white bursts with yellow fruit, citrus, and fine acidity, delivering freshness and texture. Hand harvested, unfiltered, and naturally fermented for pure expression.

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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