A Little Bear With a Big Bite

Tastes Like: Blackberry. Black cherry. Juicy dark berries. Cracked black pepper. Soft, savoury tannins.

Don't let the name fool you – this little bear has plenty of character.

Petit Ours comes from Matthieu Barret, a leading name in the Northern Rhône and the winemaker behind Domaine du Coulet. For this Côtes du Rhône, he works with grapes from trusted growers around Visan, bringing a little Northern Rhône elegance to the sunny south.

Made from 100% Syrah, the grapes are grown on clay-limestone soils and harvested by hand. They're fully destemmed before a relatively short fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. The wine then spends nine months ageing in concrete, with minimal sulphur added at bottling – keeping the focus firmly on the fruit.

The result is a wonderfully juicy, characterful Syrah. Expect generous blackberry and black cherry, a little warming spice and a flick of black pepper, all wrapped up in smooth, well-integrated tannins. There's structure here, but it's never heavy; fresh, expressive and seriously easy to get along with.

A cracking match for grilled sausages, slow-cooked lamb, charcuterie or a generous plate of roast vegetables. No need to overthink it – just open, pour and enjoy.

2025 - 13.5% - 75cl

Organic