Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 and Jubilee

and Jubilee

has reached its peak drinking window

Best enjoyed with roasted meats

or simply sipping with focus and good friends

the old-school recipe

Franck Balthazar, Cornas Chaillot, 2023 ALSACEJURASWISSCT0126 and JubileeFranck Balthazar is a third generation Cornas purist who treats his Syrah with a precision and restraint that few in the appellation can match. Chaillot is his benchmark site, a steep granite slope that gives wines of perfume and lift rather than brute force. The 2023 is youthful and tightly wound, with dark berry fruit, cracked pepper, and a smoky, mineral backbone. Built to reward a few years in the cellar, though a long decant unlocks plenty now.