Franck Balthazar Cornas Cuvée Casimir 2021Syrah from Cornas AOC, Rhne Valley, France; medium bodied and dry with notes of blackberry, black olive, violets, balsamic, bacon, cocoa, black pepper, and spearmint, with medium to medium plus acidity and soft, dry tannins. Organic

non-age statement

A former chairman of the Kentucky Distillers Association and a member of the Distilled Spirits Council

the trees produce more resins and gums within the wood structure

or flavors are added

with balanced acidity and firm dry tannins

sweet grass

but is shelf stable

It’s a touch fuller in body with notes of beef bouillon

It’s pretty floral with hints of quince and wild muscadines

and smooth oaky tannins

Non-chill filtered and Gluten Free

65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs