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Matthieu Barret of Domaine du Coulet
Matthieu Barret of Domaine du Coulet

Matthieu Barret, seventh generation winemaker, studied viticulture in Beaune and joined his grandfather in Cornas in 1997. After inheriting a parcel of vines from his grandfather, who used to sell grapes to the local cooperative, Matthieu built his own Domaine Du Coulet in Cornas on. He immediately began to work the vines organically and produced his first vintage in 2000.

The Domaine du Coulet now has 11.1 hectares. The vines are planted on steep, south and southeast facing terraces carved into the granite rock of Cornas. The roots of the vines are forced to penetrate deep into the granite rock, resulting in small yields and concentrated, powerful wines.

The vines are on average 40 to 55 years old and are certified both organic and biodynamic. Matthieu firmly believes that these viticultural principles allow him to express a sense of place and purity of fruit in the finished wine. Biodiversity and sustainability are two of Matthieu's main concerns in managing his vineyards.

In 2012, he replaced machinery in the vineyard with mules, horses and hand labor and began planting green spaces around the vineyards to promote a healthy environment for wildlife.

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