A powerful yet finely structured Syrah from the Northern Rhône – Matthieu Barret’s latest expression of his uncompromising work with old vines and concrete ageing.
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Bottler: Domaine du Coulet, rue du Ruisseau 43, 07130 Cornas / France
In the glass
Colour
Deep, dense purple with violet reflections.
Nose
Intense notes of black olives, violets and dark berries, accompanied by pepper, smoke and a hint of wild herbs – classic Syrah aromatics from granite soils.
Palate
Juicy and concentrated with fine-grained tannins, dark fruit and a spicy finish; whole-bunch fermentation adds further complexity and grip.
Character
A wine of impressive presence and depth – powerful yet never heavy, with the cool elegance that distinguishes great Côte-Rôtie.
Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, wild boar stew or mature hard cheese.
Notes
The newest addition to Matthieu Barret’s portfolio, who has consistently eschewed barriques since 2017, opting instead for ageing in concrete and amphorae – for unadulterated fruit and purist terroir transparency.
Tasting note
Character
Matthieu Barret brings the same uncompromising approach that defines his Cornas wines to the steep slopes of Côte-Rôtie. The Tupin’s 2023 presents Syrah in its pure, unadorned form: dark berry fruit, floral notes of violet, and the spicy depth that distinguishes great Northern Rhône wines. The texture remains taut and precise, without any heaviness. A wine that does not conceal its origins but expresses them with quiet confidence.
Terroir & Origin
Côte-Rôtie lies at the northern edge of the Rhône, where Syrah grows on extremely steep terraces. Barret, whose Domaine du Coulet in Cornas has existed for generations, works here with the same respect for the rock: his Cornas parcels rest on granite bedrock, and the vines stand on south-facing terraces. This experience with extreme vineyard sites and poor soil structure shapes his approach in Côte-Rôtie. The region itself is characterised by terraced slopes that are laborious to cultivate – a terroir that yields Syrah of particular intensity and structure.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Syrah is the only permitted red grape variety in Côte-Rôtie and reaches its northernmost expression in France here. Barret vinifies according to the same principles as in Cornas: biodynamic farming, Demeter-certified since 2002, no barriques since 2017. Instead, his wines mature in concrete tanks, which preserve the fruit in its purest form. Whole-bunch fermentation with wild yeasts, minimal sulphur only at bottling, no fining, no filtration. The vines in Cornas are 40 to 55 years old, and yields are just 23 hectolitres per hectare – figures that speak of concentration and restraint.
Food Pairings
The spicy depth and taut structure of this Syrah call for dishes with substance but without heaviness. Rack of lamb with rosemary and olives finds an equal partner here, as does duck breast with black cherries or beef tartare with capers. Mushroom dishes, such as porcini risotto, also pick up on the earthy notes. For something simpler: mature hard cheese and black olive bread are more than sufficient.
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