Domaine du Coulet – Matthieu Barret – Black Flag Syrah 2021 (750ml)

One of the most coveted, yet accessible natural wines in France. From legendary winemaker Matthieu Barret of Domaine de Coulet in Cornas. The Matthieu Barret labelled wines are from a leased organic and biodynamic vineyard in Visan, about an hour South of the Domaine.

Black Flag is made fromSyrahgrown in the terroirs of Ardche. It is aged for 12 months in concrete eggs and used oak barrels, with a final ageing of a year in concrete tanks. This is a very fresh Syrah with a silky and delicate texture. The nosehas notes ofliquorice, violet,black olive tapenade, cured meats and pink peppercorn, wrapped around a core of dark fruit.On the palate issavoury, medium-bodied, and absolutely delicious.A very clean, fresh and lively Northern Rhone.