2014 Franck Balthazar Cornas Cuvée Casimir
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Brilliant ruby. Complex aromas of fresh cherry and dark berries, smoky minerals and violet, joined by a licorice nuance as the wine opens up. Smooth, sappy and focused in the mouth, offering gently sweet dark fruit preserve, floral pastille and allspice flavors and a touch of cracked pepper. Shows very good energy and spicy cut on the floral-tinged finish, which is framed by smooth, harmonious tannins.
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Josh Raynolds
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Brilliant ruby. Smoky, mineral-accented cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by a suggestion of peppery spices. Juicy and penetrating in the mouth, showing excellent depth and focus to the gently sweet cherry and black currant flavors. Opens up very nicely on the long, perfumed finish, which is firmed by subtle, fine-grained tannins.