Franck Balthazar

Sans Soufre Cornas Syrah

9.147 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Mag. Juicy and forward red and purple fruit tones with floral, game and olive notes that emerge with air. Don’t think this will fill out much over time, more of a short term drinker

Mag. Juicy and forward red and purple fruit tones with floral, game and olive notes that emerge with air. Don’t think this will fill out much over time, more of a short term drinker

Sep 27th, 2022
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.5

QPR. When sans Soufre is done right...

QPR. When sans Soufre is done right...

Feb 11th, 2019
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.5

Um...why don't I drink more Syrah??🤔 fertile soil, black berry fruit, tapenade, harmony.

Um...why don't I drink more Syrah??🤔 fertile soil, black berry fruit, tapenade, harmony.

1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2017
Matt

I love how obviously delicious this wine is. The nuance and layers are so easy to wrap your head around yet offer poise and refinement. Fucking awesome every time. Bottles vary a touch but who cares its balanced and hedonistically appealing.

I love how obviously delicious this wine is. The nuance and layers are so easy to wrap your head around yet offer poise and refinement. Fucking awesome every time. Bottles vary a touch but who cares its balanced and hedonistically appealing.

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2017
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.4

The kids don't like sulfur!

The kids don't like sulfur!

Nov 25th, 2016
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.4

Heavenly! Mr. Balthazar and his sans soufre!

Heavenly! Mr. Balthazar and his sans soufre!

Apr 22nd, 2016
Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.2

🚫 Sulfur Magic!

🚫 Sulfur Magic!

Sep 30th, 2015
Ron Siegel

Polished & perfumed showing dark fruit, pepper, meat, olive, iron blood note & violet. Really enjoyed this

Polished & perfumed showing dark fruit, pepper, meat, olive, iron blood note & violet. Really enjoyed this

Oct 17th, 2023
romo

Suitcase import. Refreshingly approachable. Not an angry Cornas. Sans soufre!

Suitcase import. Refreshingly approachable. Not an angry Cornas. Sans soufre!

Jul 3rd, 2023
Iwan

Beautiful funk on the nose. Dark fruit, savory notes. Well made and just delicious.

Beautiful funk on the nose. Dark fruit, savory notes. Well made and just delicious.

Aug 11th, 2022