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Rouge 2023 is an emblematic vintage from Domaine Matassa, driven by Tom Lubbe's vision: to produce bright, digestible, and deeply vibrant wines from the South. Made primarily from very old Carignan vines grown biodynamically on the schist and clay soils of Calce, this wine expresses the unique singularity of the Matassa style: freshness where power is expected.
The nose opens with crisp red fruits, sour cherry, redcurrant, and some floral and herbaceous notes reminiscent of the garrigue. With aeration, deeper touches of sweet spices, pepper, and a slight wild dimension characteristic of the estate's natural winemaking appear. On the palate, the texture remains fluid, precise, and energetic, supported by fine tannins and a tension that lengthens the wine with great elegance. A vibrant red, very digestible and almost ethereal despite its Mediterranean roots.
Romanissa 2023 is one of Tom Lubbe's most unique cuvées. Produced from old vines cultivated biodynamically on the cool heights of Roussillon, this cuvée perfectly illustrates the Matassa style: a free, vibrant, and highly energetic wine.
The nose develops vibrant aromas of fresh red fruits, pomegranate, tart cherry, and Mediterranean herbs, enhanced by a slightly spicy and floral touch. On the palate, the wine impresses with its finesse: the tannins are supple, the texture is fluid, and the omnipresent freshness makes it very drinkable. A luminous and digestible red, both precise, wild, and deeply Mediterranean.
With Blanc 2023, Tom Lubbe delivers a wine of great purity, true to his minimalist and life-respecting approach. The grapes, biodynamically grown on high-altitude Roussillon terroirs, give birth to a taut, saline, and particularly vibrant white wine.
The nose reveals notes of fresh citrus, lemon zest, white flowers, and yellow-fleshed fruits, accompanied by a subtle mineral touch. The palate is both full-bodied and very energetic, driven by precise acidity and a delicate texture that lengthens the wine with great elegance. A lively and luminous white, both gastronomic and extremely digestible, expressing the unique character of Matassa wines.
Where?
Tom Lubbe founded Domaine Matassa in the early 2000s in Calce, Roussillon, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. This small town, which has become emblematic of natural wine, is home to several major estates that work high-altitude terroirs in a Mediterranean climate marked by winds and significant temperature variations.
Terroir, vineyard plots, and grape varieties
The estate spans about fifteen hectares spread across different plots around Calce. The vines are planted on very poor soils composed mainly of schist, calcareous marl, and clay, promoting low yields and high aromatic concentration.
The grape varieties blend traditional Mediterranean grapes with more unexpected varieties for the region. These include:
- Grenache Noir
- Grenache Gris
- Grenache Blanc
- Macabeu
- Muscat d'Alexandrie
- Carignan
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
Some plots consist of very old vines cultivated with a constant search for balance and freshness.
Cultivation methods
Domaine Matassa has been managed biodynamically since its inception. Tom Lubbe prioritizes an extremely respectful approach to the soil and living organisms, with light plowing, no chemical herbicides, and deliberately low yields.
The estate's philosophy is based on producing digestible, vibrant wines that accurately reflect their environment. Harvests are done manually, and grapes are selected with great precision.
Winemaking
Winemaking is minimally interventionist, primarily seeking the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir. Fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts, without heavy enological inputs, and with very little—or no—sulfur depending on the cuvée.
Extractions remain gentle to preserve fineness and energy. Aging takes place mainly in concrete tanks, old foudres, or neutral containers to maintain the wines' natural freshness and avoid any oak influence.
The wines
Matassa wines are now considered major references in contemporary natural wine. They are distinguished by their great digestibility, their surprising freshness for the Mediterranean climate, and their aromatic precision.
The reds often offer ethereal, spicy, and very fluid profiles, far from the powerful Southern standards. The whites, on the other hand, are characterized by strong tension, notes of citrus, white flowers, and a beautiful salinity. Cuvées like Romanissa, Brutal, Olla, or Blanc have become emblematic of the Matassa style: lively, free, and deeply individual wines.
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