Matthieu Barret, Brise Cailloux  2016

An interesting nose – pretty funky – with juniper and rose among the spicy raspberry and plum fruit. Fairly full-bodied, and also a tweak of bitterness on the finish. Might be a little too wild for some, but has assertive tannin, acidity and character. An atypical, ebullient style.

Score

93
100

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Wine Details

Colour

Red

Wine Style

Still

Grape Varieties

Syrah (100%)

Alcohol

12.5%

Bottle size

75cl

Drink dates

2019 - 2024

Origin

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-region

Northern Rhône

Area

Cornas AOP

Tasting Information

Name of Tasting

Cornas – Tasting Report 

Type of Tasting

Tasting feature

Blind

Yes

Tasted by

Matt Walls 

UK Stockist

Justerini & Brooks  

https://www.justerinis.com/

Global Stockist

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