Matthieu Barret Petit Ours Cotes du Rhone 2024Matthieu Barret of Domaine du Coulet works with trusted growers who share his viticulture and winemaking values to produce a range of ngociant wines from the Northern and Southern Rhne. The concept is light hearted, as reflected by the joyful bear on the label, creating wines that are approachable in their youth. The Petit Ours (little bear) Ctes du Rhne is 100% Syrah, sourced from vineyards planted on clay and gravel soils surrounding the village of

while the deep alluvial loam in Luján de Cuyo encourages the vines to root deeply

Fermentation occurs predominantly with wild yeasts

Fine on the nose

rosehip and red berry aromas with a delightful hint of stony minerals

this vineyard offers an idyllic environment for cultivating Riesling

From the celebrated Hudson Ranch estate in Carneros

Touriga Nacional (15%)

With a focus on tradition and sustainable practices

with silky tannins

spicy Asian dishes or goat’s cheese

he is neither elegant or classy

In the mouth it is very intense