Franck Balthazar

Côtes Du Rhône Red Rhone Blend

9.1167 ratings

9.219 pro ratings

Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Red Rhone Blend

Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef

Top Notes For

8.9

Decently priced, juicy, plump and approachable. Open knit and inviting. Crowd friendly. €12

Decently priced, juicy, plump and approachable. Open knit and inviting. Crowd friendly. €12

Jan 3rd, 2025

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.9

Fleshy but lacking some edge

Fleshy but lacking some edge

Feb 26th, 2021

9.0

Yes chill a cotes du rhone, and it could sort of be a beach wine. Just do it

Yes chill a cotes du rhone, and it could sort of be a beach wine. Just do it

Aug 8th, 2018

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9.0

Lush and expansive on the nose, with intense red/blue fruit scents and hints of cola, dark chocolate and mint. Smooth and sweet, with sappy black raspberry and cherry flavors and a touch of succulent herbs. Clings very nicely on a smooth, broad finish shaped by supple, even tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2018)

Lush and expansive on the nose, with intense red/blue fruit scents and hints of cola, dark chocolate and mint. Smooth and sweet, with sappy black raspberry and cherry flavors and a touch of succulent herbs. Clings very nicely on a smooth, broad finish shaped by supple, even tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2018)

Apr 16th, 2018

Jeremiah Glazer

8.9

Really juicy red, blackberry fruit, silky body with a tight, clean finish.

Really juicy red, blackberry fruit, silky body with a tight, clean finish.

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2020

8.9

Hints of Syrah but feels more like a southern Rhône.

Hints of Syrah but feels more like a southern Rhône.

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2018

Wine Director The Park Café

8.8

Really ripe syrah based CdR. Nice syrah character but a little top heavy and chunky. Still quite delicious for the price.

Really ripe syrah based CdR. Nice syrah character but a little top heavy and chunky. Still quite delicious for the price.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2018

Founder/Owner Amy Atwood Selections

9.3

Red plum, black olive, earthy #Balthazar #Rhone

Red plum, black olive, earthy #Balthazar #Rhone

Nov 24th, 2015

Sales Berkeley Wine Company

9.7

Yum. Just yum.

Yum. Just yum.

Nov 9th, 2013

Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

10

Oh, just a humble little Cotes du Rhone BTG for fall @ NoMad (Shhhh... Only vintage ever made & it's Chaillots!)

Oh, just a humble little Cotes du Rhone BTG for fall @ NoMad (Shhhh... Only vintage ever made & it's Chaillots!)

Oct 24th, 2013