COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Grenache Noir, Carignan, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Domaine Matassa
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Matassa Rouge is a natural red wine from Domaine Matassa, produced under the Vin de France designation in the Roussillon region of Southern France. Founded by Tom Lubbe in 2003, the estate focuses on minimal intervention winemaking and high-altitude viticulture. The vineyards, some over a century old, are farmed organically and biodynamically, situated between 450 and 600 meters in elevation. This unique terroir, combined with a philosophy of adapting to each vintage, results in wines that are celebrated for its freshness, elegance, and lower alcohol content, often defying the traditional powerful style of Roussillon reds. The grape composition varies by vintage, sometimes featuring 100% old-vine Carignan, while other bottlings are blends including Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are between 60 and 120 years old.
Fact 02
Grapes are grown at high altitudes (450-600m) for freshness.
Fact 03
Winemaker Tom Lubbe is from New Zealand.
Fact 04
Bottled with minimal or no added sulfites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Matassa employs a natural winemaking philosophy, focusing on minimal intervention from vineyard to bottle. Grapes are hand-harvested, often earlier than typical for the region, to maintain acidity and moderate alcohol. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing native yeasts, and frequently involves whole grape clusters. The wine is aged in neutral vessels like concrete tanks or old wooden barrels to preserve its fresh character. It is bottled without fining or filtration and with minimal or no added sulfites, aligning with natural wine principles. The estate is certified organic and practices biodynamics, emphasizing soil health and low yields.
