Franck Balthazar
Two plots, one of 93 year old vines (inherited in 2003), are combined by Franck Balthazar to produce wines of a rising fame in the world of Cornas. Organically produced, these long term wines average 5 years with potential to last up to 20 years in oustanding years.
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Rhone | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,344.84 |
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Vinous (92-94)Deep magenta. Sharply defined red and blue fruit and spice qualities on the nose, along with intense floral, botanical herb and smoky mineral accents. Taut and gently chewy in texture, offering vibrant bitter cherry, cassis and spicecake flavors that deepen through the back half. In a juicy and energetic style, finishing very long and spicy, with polished tannins framing lingering cherry and spice notes. All whole clusters. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,846.24 |
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Vinous (95-97)Opaque magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, licorice, bacon fat and olive paste, along with a suave floral overtone that builds as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated but vibrant blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and exotic spice flavors, plus a smoky mineral flourish that gains strength through the back half. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral- and floral-driven finish that shows superb clarity and spicy drive. |
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Rhone | 4 | 95-97 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,916.24 |
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Vinous (95-97)Opaque magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, licorice, bacon fat and olive paste, along with a suave floral overtone that builds as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated but vibrant blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and exotic spice flavors, plus a smoky mineral flourish that gains strength through the back half. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral- and floral-driven finish that shows superb clarity and spicy drive. |
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Rhone | 16 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,916.24 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,846.24 |
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Rhone | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,115.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Deep magenta. Sharply defined red and blue fruit and spice qualities on the nose, along with intense floral, botanical herb and smoky mineral accents. Taut and gently chewy in texture, offering vibrant bitter cherry, cassis and spicecake flavors that deepen through the back half. In a juicy and energetic style, finishing very long and spicy, with polished tannins framing lingering cherry and spice notes. All whole clusters. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,575.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)Opaque magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, licorice, bacon fat and olive paste, along with a suave floral overtone that builds as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated but vibrant blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and exotic spice flavors, plus a smoky mineral flourish that gains strength through the back half. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral- and floral-driven finish that shows superb clarity and spicy drive. |
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Rhone | 4 | 95-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,698.62 |
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Vinous (95-97)Opaque magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, licorice, bacon fat and olive paste, along with a suave floral overtone that builds as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated but vibrant blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and exotic spice flavors, plus a smoky mineral flourish that gains strength through the back half. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral- and floral-driven finish that shows superb clarity and spicy drive. |
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Rhone | 16 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,698.62 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,575.00 |
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