Matthieu Barret "5 SAOULS" Cinsault (Chilled RED) 2024

Say "Cinsault" out loud in French and it sounds a lot like "cinq soûls", or five drunks. That sense of humour runs right through this wine: a bright, playful Cinsault from biodynamic Rhône rockstar Matthieu Barret, built for chilling and sharing.

Cinsault is a naturally light, perfumed grape, and Matthieu leans into that. The grapes are vinified gently for 7 days only, and the wine rests in concrete eggs, where the shape keeps the lees naturally moving through the wine. Minimal sulfur is added, keeping it fresh, pure and lively.

Expect raspberry, red currant and pomegranate, with rose petal, a pinch of white pepper and a gentle savoury black olive edge. Light-bodied and juicy with low tannins and refreshing acidity. This is a red that tastes better with a chill on it.

Easy, fun and dangerously drinkable, though there is real winemaking pedigree behind the fun.

Serve chilled (8-14°C, around 45+ minutes in the fridge) with charcuterie, banh mi, roast chicken, pizza or barbecued snags. Perfect for picnics, long lunches and summer evenings.