{"product_id":"franck-balthazar-cote-du-rhone-2022","title":"Franck Balthazar, Cote du Rhone, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNephew of the great Noël Verset, Franck Balthazar made his first vintage in 2002 and produces around 4,000 bottles. His smallholding of just 4 hectares is next to the ever-expanding Colombo, the winery built directly behind his home in the heart of the village. He works with 100% whole-bunch, minimal sulphur and Ecocert (organic) accreditation, producing wines that are cool and well-measured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is fermented using wild (indigenous) yeasts and aged primarily in concrete and stainless steel tanks (90-95%) with a small portion in used oak casks for about 9-10 months. It is bottled unfiltered, emphasizing a light, natural touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e: The nose is noted for a wealth of vibrant red and black fruits, floral notes (violet, cherry blossom), and hints of spice, mint, and flinty minerality. The palate delivers juicy black raspberry and cherry flavors, with a touch of succulent herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is described as full-bodied yet fresh, with supple, sappy tannins and a long finish that is both fruity and \"crunchy\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ds1KN_1p,Ds1KN_1q\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Ds1KN_1o\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMeats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: It pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, particularly lamb.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCheese\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complements various hard cheeses, such as Gouda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its food-friendly nature makes it a good match for simple, tasty dishes, including Chinese cuisine like dim sum or beef with noodles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Grenache, Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: Rhone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53818565296431,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/9195\/1151\/files\/Franck_Balthazar_Cote_du_Rhone_2022_062d53da-bec3-4c21-9375-c90a970745e7.webp?v=1770351901","url":"https:\/\/lareservehk.com\/products\/franck-balthazar-cote-du-rhone-2022","provider":"La Réserve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}