Tasting Notes
Mattieu Barret is one of my favourite producers in the Northern Rhone of France. He’s always pushing the boundaries of his grapes to make wines that are utterly fascinating. It’s a lighter bodied Syrah that lives on the savoury side of life while remaining fresh with a lively tartness. Give it plenty of air, it has a lot to unravel. Roast capsicum, five spice, blue fruits, pepper... Very enjoyable with an array of dishes from white meats to red meats to harder cheeses. - Chris L
Domaine du Coulet – Cornas, Northern Rhône
Matthieu Barret is one of the most exciting voices in the modern Rhône Valley. Based in Cornas, he has steadily built a reputation for wines that combine the power and depth of the appellation with remarkable finesse and drinkability. Certified biodynamic since the early 2000s, his vineyards are farmed with meticulous care and minimal intervention, with a focus on biodiversity and soil vitality.
Barret’s winemaking is equally thoughtful – fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, extraction is gentle, and élevage is geared towards preserving purity of fruit and a sense of place. Large, neutral oak and concrete vessels are favoured over new barrels, ensuring that the granite soils of Cornas shine through unadorned. The result is a style that is textural, vibrant, and deeply expressive without ever tipping into heaviness.
Across his range – from the more accessible cuvées under the “Petit Ours” label to the single-site Cornas bottlings – Barret’s wines are consistently fresh, precise, and highly drinkable, while still carrying the structure and longevity that define great Northern Rhône Syrah. He has become a touchstone for a new generation of growers, proving that Cornas can be both powerful and elegant.
| Product Type | Wine Red Shiraz |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Northern Rhone |
| Sub Region | Crozes Hermitage |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |