Matthieu Barret “Petit Ours” Rose 2022

Grenache rose 

Biodynamic, concrete fermented and aged

Côtes du Rhône, FRA

The ‘Petit Ours’ Côtes-du-Rhône, translates as ‘little bear’ and is a Syrah sourced from vineyards planted on clay and gravel soils. The north-facing vineyards are all farmed organically and worked using biodynamic methods, in keeping with Matthieu’s approach. Isabelle of PNV Merchants calls this “Unleaded ‘91” in a reference to it being the wine that absolutely fills the tank, hits the spot, gets you from A to B. Not only is it the most perfectly labelled wine - glitter pink, teddy bear, clear glass full of this gorgeous petal coloured liquid - the flavour astounds. That’s what happens when a talented Rhone winemaker with access to some of the best parcels in the region, makes a pink drink. Summer berries, blood orange and a bit of thyme - fill yourself to the brim with this delicious little drink. Matthieu Barret is part of the new wave of Cornas winemakers building upon a rich history of the world-class Syrah. He has a superb group of appellations from the northern Rhône Valley, Cornas, and Ardeche.