2021 Matthieu Barret "Vilain" VDF

Region: Cornas < Ardeche < FranceGrapes: SyrahVineyard/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% ABVWinemaker: 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