Domaine du Coulet now has 11.1 hectares. The vines are planted on steep south/south-east-facing terraces which are carved into the granite rock of Cornas. The vine roots are forced to penetrate deep into the granite rock, leading to small yields and concentrated, powerful wines. The vines are on average 40 to 55 years old and are certified both organic and biodynamic. Matthieu strongly believes that these viticultural principles allow him to express a sense of place and purity of fruit in the finished wine. Biodiversity and sustainability are two of Matthieu’s main concerns in managing his vineyards. In 2012, he replaced vineyard machinery with mules, horses and manual labour, and started to create green spaces around the vineyards to encourage a healthy environment for wildlife.
Domaine du Coulet now has 11.1 hectares. The vines are planted on steep south/south-east-facing terraces which are carved into the granite rock of Cornas. The vine roots are forced to penetrate deep into the granite rock, leading to small yields and concentrated, powerful wines. The vines are on average 40 to 55 years old and are certified both organic and biodynamic. Matthieu strongly believes that these viticultural principles allow him to express a sense of place and purity of fruit in the finished wine. Biodiversity and sustainability are two of Matthieu’s main concerns in managing his vineyards. In 2012, he replaced vineyard machinery with mules, horses and manual labour, and started to create green spaces around the vineyards to encourage a healthy environment for wildlife.