{"title":"Domaine du Coulet - Matthieu Barret","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthieu Barret was born in Aix-en-Provence in 1975 and studied viticulture in Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the 7th generation vigneron and joined his grandfather in Cornas in 1997. Previously, his family had only been farming and selling grapes. He practices biodynamic viticulture, obtaining very low yields (23 hl\/ha) and extraordinary quality. He describes his wines as being 100% grape, with a very low sulphite addition. His wines are extremely clean, and, true to the Cornas character. Domaine du Coulet was founded by Matthieu Barret’s grandfather after WWII, and over the years has supplied grapes to some of the best known producers in the Northern Rhône, including Chapoutier and Delas. While his father eschewed the agrarian lifestyle, opting instead for a career in international business, Matthieu knew early on that he wanted to be a vigneron. In 1998 at the age of only 23, he took over the family’s 25 acres of well-situated vines on the terraced hillsides of Cornas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, Matthieu has employed natural, organic practices and by 2002 (his second year of production) the domaine received its biodynamic certification. With each vintage, Matthieu has gained a better understanding of his vine parcels and through thoughtful experimentation, he now turns out a remarkable selection of Cornas wines that express the unique nuances of each micro-terroir. No new oak, no racking, minimal use of sulfur and no fining or filtration. Pure, sexy Syrah.\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Matthieu Barret was born in Aix-en-Provence in 1975 and studied viticulture in Beaune.\\nHe is the 7th generation vigneron and joined his grandfather in Cornas in 1997. Previously, his family had only been farming and selling grapes.  He practices biodynamic viticulture, obtaining very low yields (23 hl\/ha) and extraordinary quality. He describes his wines as being 100% grape, with a very low sulphite addition. His wines are extremely clean, and, true to the Cornas character.  Domaine du Coulet was founded by Matthieu Barret’s grandfather after WWII, and over the years has supplied grapes to some of the best known producers in the Northern Rhône, including Chapoutier and Delas. While his father eschewed the agrarian lifestyle, opting instead for a career in international business, Matthieu knew early on that he wanted to be a vigneron. In 1998 at the age of only 23, he took over the family’s 25 acres of well-situated vines on the terraced hillsides of Cornas.\\n\\nFrom the beginning, Matthieu has employed natural, organic practices and by 2002 (his second year of production) the domaine received its biodynamic certification. With each vintage, Matthieu has gained a better understanding of his vine parcels and through thoughtful experimentation, he now turns out a remarkable selection of Cornas wines that express the unique nuances of each micro-terroir. No new oak, no racking, minimal use of sulfur and no fining or filtration. Pure, sexy Syrah.\\n\\n\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":899,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16776960],\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matthieu-barret-petit-ours-brun","title":"Matthieu Barret Petit Ours Brun 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most coveted, yet accessible natural wines in France. From legendary winemaker Matthieu Barret of Domaine de Coulet in Cornas. The Matthieu Barret labelled wines are from a leased organic and biodynamic vineyard in Visan, about an hour South of the Domaine. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePetit Ours ('Little Bear') is Matthieu Barret's nickname.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of 100% Syrah from clay and limestone soils. Expect fresh dark berries with hints of black pepper, lavender and smoky tones on the nose. On the palate it's vibrant, tight, refreshing and with gripping tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this wine with classic wine bar fare chicken liver mousse, duck confit and mushrooms or a dish of lentils with boudin. Savour the last sip with a blackberry and rhubarb butter tart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthieu Barret - Domaine du Coulet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35898250625182,"sku":"231992-1","price":479.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/2018MatthieuBarretPetitOursBrun_Syrah_AOCCotesduRhone_France.png?v=1774634974"},{"product_id":"a-walk-on-the-wild-side-mixed-case","title":"A Walk On The Wild Side Mixed Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery timeline: We require one full case of each wine in order to build and fulfill three mixed cases. This process usually takes about 10-15 business days but may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake A Walk On The Wild Side with this adventurous mixed case featuring three distinctive wines that step beyond the ordinary. 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