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2021 Matthieu Barret "Vilain" VDF

2021 Matthieu Barret "Vilain" VDF

Region: Cornas < Ardeche < France
Grapes: Syrah
Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic/biodynamic farming, argilo-calcareous soils with lots of pebbly rocks; destemmed fruit undergoes 10 days of maceration, and ages 8 months in concrete eggs; bottled unfined/unfiltered with no amount of added So2; zero-zero; 12.5% ABV
Winemaker: Matthieu Barret
  • From the Ardeche, part of northern Rhône mostly known for the famous AOC wines of Cornas and St. Joseph
  • 7th generation vigneron Matthieu (nicknamed the Little Bear, or Petit Ours) took over the family estate in Cornas from grandpa at age 23
  • A big believer in biodiversity, he creates ‘green spaces’ around the farm, digging watering holes to nourish a diverse ecosystem of vines, forest, meadow, and woodland. No machines\ are used, only mules, horses and human hands
  • Light and silky, a more feminine take on Syrah
  • Juicy red fruit, flowers and black pepper
  • Chillable, if you please
Regular price $34.00
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