Yellow Fruits, Citrus, Textured
Rhone / White / Rousanne, Jacquerere / Organic
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Farming |
Organic |
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Producer |
Franck Balthazar |
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Grape |
Rousanne,/Jacquerere |
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Wine Type |
White |
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Country |
France |
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Region |
VDF, Rhone |
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Vintage |
2023 |
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Alcohol |
11% |
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Size |
75cl |
A unique blend of Roussanne from Saint-Péray and Jacquère from Savoie, crafted by Franck Balthazar in Cornas. This vibrant, natural white bursts with yellow fruit, citrus, and fine acidity, delivering freshness and texture. Hand harvested, unfiltered, and naturally fermented for pure expression.
Notes on the producer
Franck Balthazar took over the domaine from his father in 2002. Since Franck took over, the domaine has grown from 2 hectares to around 3.5. Focusing on traditional methods, Franck honours the legacy of his family by farming organically and being as hands on as possible including using horses for ploughing. The wines are fermented with wild yeasts in concrete and aged in old 600-litre demi-muids. He minimises the amount of sulphur used and employs natural winemaking techniques to preserve the unique character of the high-altitude, old-vines.
