{"title":"Matassa Estate","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"7\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1xw03e4\"\u003eWhere?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTom Lubbe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"392\" data-section-id=\"15ew5xj\"\u003eTerroir, vineyard plots, and grape varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eThe grape varieties blend traditional Mediterranean grapes with more unexpected varieties for the region. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"863\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"863\" data-section-id=\"1n5bfz7\"\u003eGrenache Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"879\" data-section-id=\"1n5huc6\"\u003eGrenache Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"895\" data-section-id=\"y47py3\"\u003eGrenache Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"912\" data-section-id=\"wxjo9g\"\u003eMacabeu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"922\" data-section-id=\"11qnjsd\"\u003eMuscat d'Alexandrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"944\" data-section-id=\"zkyy0n\"\u003eCarignan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"955\" data-section-id=\"n19ydc\"\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"967\" data-section-id=\"1783ny1\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eSome plots consist of very old vines cultivated with a constant search for balance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1112\" data-section-id=\"11j9zte\"\u003eCultivation methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eDomaine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1639\" data-section-id=\"1fscfik\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003eWinemaking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003eExtractions 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2169\" data-section-id=\"1pakg8t\"\u003eThe wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eMatassa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blanc-2023-blanc","title":"White 2023 White","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57942859645312,"sku":"FDOMABLAN23BLT75","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/IMG_6571.jpg?v=1779112092"},{"product_id":"romanissa-2023-rouge","title":"Romain 2023 Red","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomanissa 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTom Lubbe's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57942859907456,"sku":"FDOMAROMA23RGT75","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/IMG_6572.jpg?v=1779112080"},{"product_id":"rouge-2023-rouge","title":"Red 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRouge 2023 is an emblematic vintage from Domaine Matassa, driven by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTom Lubbe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-uft-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58154891051392,"sku":"FDOMAROUG23RGT75","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/files\/IMG_6642.jpg?v=1779971870"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1547\/0720\/collections\/tom_lubbe_matassa_naturweinmesse-25-0260.jpg?v=1779710536","url":"https:\/\/culinaries.fr\/en\/collections\/domaine-matassa.oembed","provider":"CULINARIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}