Cuvée Casimir 2022 - Franck Balthazar
Cuvée Casimir 2022 - Franck Balthazar
Cuvée Casimir 2022 - Franck Balthazar

Cuvée Casimir 2022 - Franck Balthazar - Bottle (0.75L)

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👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by Franck Balthazar.

Named in homage to Casimir Balthazar, this cuvée encapsulates the spirit of the estate in a pure, full-bodied, and expertly crafted wine. The Syrah expresses itself generously: juicy blackberry, tapenade, violet, and incense. The palate, dense yet controlled, retains a structuring freshness that makes the wine easy to drink despite its depth. A limited-production cuvée, ideal with a grilled ribeye steak or a golden-brown gratin dauphinois.

📍Region: Rhône
🍇Grape variety: Syrah
📆Vintage: 2022
Alcohol Content: 13%

Allergens: Contains sulfites

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Cuvée Casimir 2022 - Franck Balthazar

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Domaine Balthazar, founded in 1931 by Casimir Balthazar, is an iconic vineyard in the Cornas appellation of the Rhône Valley. René Balthazar maintained production until 2002, when his son Franck took over the family estate. Passionate about organic viticulture, Franck Balthazar quickly knew the direction he wanted to take his estate. An admirer of the classicism and elegance of Pierre-Marie Clape's wines, and a fervent defender of the honesty and naturalness of Thierry Allemand's wines, Franck represents a successful blend of these two great Cornas styles. Since the 2010 vintage, the estate has been converting to organic farming. Franck Balthazar favors natural, artisanal methods, working the soil with a pickaxe or winch, without the use of herbicides or pesticides. At the winery, vinification is traditional, with whole harvests, fermentation using indigenous yeasts, long macerations, and aging for 12 to 18 months in aged demi-muids, with minimal sulfur. Franck Balthazar is widely recognized and appreciated by wine lovers and critics for the remarkable quality of his wines. His commitment to sustainable practices and respect for winemaking tradition make his vintages authentic examples of artisanal viticulture. The estate, located on steep slopes with granite soils, primarily cultivates Syrah, Cornas's emblematic grape variety, perfectly reflecting the region's unique terroir. Franck's philosophy is based on a minimalist approach that respects nature. By working manually and using ecological practices, he seeks to maintain the vineyard's natural balance and produce wines that truly express their terroir. Whole harvests and fermentation with indigenous yeasts preserve the grapes' original characteristics, while long macerations and aging in demi-muids bring structure and complexity to the wines. Domaine Balthazar wines are known for their depth, balance, and aging potential. Each bottle tells the story of the Cornas terroir, with aromas of black fruits, spices, and minerals characteristic of the region's granite soils. Franck Balthazar, through his commitment and passion, continues to honor the family heritage while bringing a personal and contemporary touch to Cornas wine production.

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Food and wine pairings

Red meat
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Clara worked in the spirits industry for several years. She contributed to the great renown of Archibald – the French distillery tonic made near Bordeaux – and the Folle Envie aperitif. A native of Île d'Oléron and the daughter of fishmongers, respect for fresh produce, working with local suppliers, and a passion for nature are among her core values.

Baptiste grew up on the Île d'Oléron. He worked for a biodynamic vineyard in Burgundy and discovered natural wine several years ago. Since then, he has traveled extensively in France and beyond to meet these fascinating and passionate winemakers.

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The organic farming specifications (AB label) prohibit the use of any synthetic chemicals in the vineyards and winery. However, they do allow for some oenological safeguards during the winemaking process. Sulfites, for example, are permitted up to 100 mg/L for red wines and 150 mg/L for white wines.

In biodynamic winemaking (Demeter or Biodyvin certified), the winemaker not only works without synthetic chemicals but also takes the lunar calendar into account for all their operations. They also use biodynamic preparations (fermented horn manure, silica, herbal teas, etc.) to strengthen the vines. Overall, the winemaker seeks to integrate viticulture into a holistic environment. Sulfite levels can reach up to 70 mg/L for red wines and 90 mg/L for white wines.

In natural wine (Vin Méthode Nature label), the specifications require the use of organic grapes, fermenting naturally with indigenous yeasts (as in biodynamic winemaking). Natural wines receive no additives during the entire vinification and aging process. Only minimal doses of SO2 are permitted (30 mg/L maximum), and these must be declared by the winemaker. No harsh filtration or alteration techniques are allowed. We also find the designation "Vins SAINS" (Healthy Wines), which aims to completely prohibit the use of sulfites.

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Cuvée Casimir 2022 - Franck Balthazar