dark pinot and ample warm earth nuances

Since Clos des Goisses is already arguably Champagne's longest-lived wine

Combe du Dessus

violet and a hint of wood

I like the balance as well as the well-integrated structure that should enable this to offer 7 to 9 years of improvement

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Sans Soufre Ajoute Vintage:2022 dark pinot and ample warmMade from Balthazar's youngest Cornas vines, the 2018 Cornas Sans Soufre Ajout showcases ebullient notes of fresh raspberries. It's full bodied, lush and velvety yet also fresh, vibrant and immediate. I'd drink it young to capture that spirit, in spite of the substantial, dusty, cocoa like tannins on the finish.