Franck Balthazar

Sans Soufre Cornas Syrah 2016

9.4

So polished with its silky texture, killer nose showing cherry, berry fruit, meat, blood, crushed rock, savory spices & violets. — 10 days ago

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Franck Pascal

Fluence Brut Nature Champagne Blend

Massimo Monteverdi

9.0

Refreshing and very elegant — 6 months ago

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Franck Balthazar

Cornas Syrah 2019

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Wish I had patience. A little bit of a lot that I’m sure will become more pronounced with cellar time. Especially olives. Tannins need softening. — 9 months ago

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Franck Bonville

Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend Rosé

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Interesting this can be up to 96% Chardonnay. They trade Chardonnay fruit for Pinot to make this. Franck Bonville only grows Chardonnay. 5 grams dosage.

It has excellent mousse and racy acidity. Better depth than the two previous cuvées.

Strawberries, cherries, very light black raspberries, touch of orange citrus, pink grapefruit, their is a tanginess here, nice soft chalkiness & volcanics, saline, sea fossils, white spice, yeast, baguette crust, cheesecake, pink flowers/roses, excellent acidity, nicely balanced with good tension and a nicely polished finish that last a minute.

This is the youngest in the mix and most of the base wine is from 2021…a year filled with weather issues from start to finish. Don’t think you’ll see many producers make a vintage cuvée.

@K&L Rosé tasting in advance of V-day — 2 months ago