Winery Franck BalthazarCornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar from the Winery Franck Balthazar
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar of Winery Franck Balthazar in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar of Winery Franck Balthazar in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of minerality, plum or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar
Pairings that work perfectly with Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar
Original food and wine pairings with Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar
The Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar of Winery Franck Balthazar matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, shoulder of lamb on a bed of potatoes or duck breast with foie gras sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Franck Balthazar's Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar.
Discover the grape variety: Vermentino
The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar from Winery Franck Balthazar are 2014, 2015, 2013, 2010 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Franck Balthazar
The Winery Franck Balthazar is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Cornas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cornas
The wine region of Cornas is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Thierry Allemand or the Domaine Thierry Allemand produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cornas are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cornas often reveals types of flavors of earthy, cream or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of perfume, sour cherry or lavender.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Provignage
A vine reproduction technique that consists of burying a vine shoot that takes root and reproduces a plant with the same characteristics as the vine to which it is attached.
