Franck Peillot

Franck Balthazar

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2015

Shay A
9.4

Since I sadly can’t buy a bunch of TAllemand Chaillot (or even more unfortunately, Reynard), this producer’s expression is one I’ve been waiting to try. Only recently found out he is Noël Verset’s nephew (which certainly helped in getting those old vines from Chaillot!)

Double decanted for an hour before consuming the first half from the bottle the following few hours. Gorgeous translucent red-purple in the glass. Aromatics are bright and expressive…potpurri, black pepper, dark berry fruits, and whole cluster/stems. The palate is crunchy and energetic with peppered blackberries, herbaceous whole-cluster spice, and savory minerals. Lingering finish with big grip. It presents as a “big” cool climate Syrah (if that makes sense), not a burly rustic Cornas. Absolutely delicious.

Second half was consumed the following day and the finish was a bit more finesse driven with all the flavors in balance. Drink now with a couple hours of air or hold a few more years. Now to try the Sans Soufre…
— 4 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Fantastic review Thx.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Awesome!!

Franck Balthazar

Cuvée Casimir Balthazar Cornas Syrah 2012

Lightest of the three in a flight of ‘12 Cornas, but by no means lacking in weight and substance. Leads with purple floral tones that give way to brambly berries, olives, meat and iron. Fabulous — 8 months ago

Serge, Steven and 6 others liked this

Franck Bonville

Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Свежее и цитрусовое, много пузырьков, мало дрожжей, очень приятное и достойное. — 12 days ago

Franck Givaudin

Irancy Pinot Noir 2022

Surprisingly good for 23$. Some funk, brett, earthy, mostly dark fruit, cherry undertone. — 2 months ago

Tom, Rob and 5 others liked this

Franck Bonville

Pur Avize Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2016

Nutty and rich then melting into a nice mineral finish. — 6 months ago

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Franck Bonville

Les Belles Voyes Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne Chardonnay 2012

Single vineyard "Les Belles Voyes" in the famous Grand Cru hillside of Oger. Pale lemon with fine creamy mousse and tiny rapid bubble flow, long lees aging. aromas stone fruits and blossom, bread dough and citrus. On the palate flavors of golden apple, peach, lemon citrus and honeysuckle with biscuit toast and nutty notes. Long finish, full-body ending with biscuit, mineral and citrus character. Outstanding! — 4 years ago

Tom, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Franck et Olivier Mousset

Clos Saint Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2021

Ripe red fruit, dark cherry, medium bodied with a fairly bright acidity. Plenty of leather, some oak, and hints of a funky earthiness. Would go well with a ripe blue cheese. Lively pairing with a ribeye and sweet potatoes. Would do well aging for a few more years to mellow the acidity. — 21 days ago

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Franck Balthazar

Côtes Du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2023

Dan R
8.9

Decently priced, juicy, plump and approachable. Open knit and inviting. Crowd friendly. €12 — 2 months ago

Anthony and Chris liked this

Franck Balthazar

Sans Soufre Cornas Syrah 2016

Silky, polished feel with a killer nose showing a deep mineral, meat, iron, olive, berry, spice & violet aromas — 6 months ago

Aravind, Jean-Philip and 6 others liked this