Matthieu Barret : Domaine du Coulet "Billes Noires" 2011

The 2011 Domaine du Coulet Billes Noires is composed of Syrah grapes that grew on "Gore" terraces -damaged granite- in the appellation of Cornas. It displays an almost black-tinted bright and deep red colour with garnet glints. This is a strong and very aromatic wine, with a good expression of its terroir's minerality. On the palate, the very silky and elegant tannic texture bears beautiful freshness on the finish. The old Syrah vines are about 65 years of age and are cultivated in biodynamic viticulture by Matthieu Barret. They received the Ecocert certification.