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Du Coulet
Stéphane Tissot called him „Petit Ours Brun“ - little brown bear. The nickname stuck and today adorns Matthieu Barret's entry-level wines. Domaine du Coulet in Cornas stands for uncompromising Syrah from steep granite terraces. Seventh generation, biodynamic since 2002, no barriques since 2017, mules instead of tractors, concrete instead of wood.
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From grandfather to granite
Matthieu Barret joined his grandfather in Cornas in 1997. A year later, he took over the vineyards and bottled his first vintage in 2000. The winery had previously sold grapes to Chapoutier and Delas - now it produces independent wines with Ratings over 95 points by Robert Parker. The 20 hectares are spread over steep, south-facing terraces carved into the granite rock.
Demeter-certified since 2002
Matthieu began working organically from day one. Already in the second vintage, the winery received the Biodynamic Demeter certification. In 2012, he went even further: tractors gave way to mules and horses, and green spaces around the vineyards promote biodiversity. The vines are on average 40 to 55 years old and yields are just 23 hectolitres per hectare. His credo: 100% grapes, minimal sulphur, no fining, no filtration.
Concrete instead of barrique
In 2006, Matthieu began experimenting with concrete eggs and diamond-shaped tanks. The aim: unadulterated fruit without the influence of wood. From the He completely eliminated barriques for the 2017 vintage. The Cornas Brise Cailloux 2022 matures for 14 months in diamond-shaped 20-hectolitre concrete tanks and amphorae. Whole-cluster fermentation with wild yeasts, gentle punching down of the cap - more is needed. Syrah of such terroirs. Even with d'Ouréa In Gigondas, concrete reigns over barrique - except that Grenache ferments there instead of Syrah.
The little bear and his siblings
The Petit Ours Rouge 2023 bears the bear's nickname as a tribute to Matthieu's friendship with Jura legend Stéphane Tissot. There are also Billes Noires from the highest parcels, La Géniale Patronne and, more recently, Côte-Rôtie. What they all have in common: No new wood, no oenological additives, only sulphur during bottling.