Domaine Matassa
A flagship estate of natural Roussillon
Domaine Matassa, founded in 2003 by Tom Lubbe , his wife Nathalie Gauby and New Zealand winemaker Sam Harrop, is located in the commune of Calce, in the heart of Roussillon , France. Spread over 20 hectares of certified organic vineyards, the estate favors indigenous grape varieties such as Carignan , Mourvèdre , Grenache (mainly Lladoner Pelut), Grenache Gris , Macabeu and Muscats d'Alexandrie and Petits Grains.
A vibrant and complex Catalan terroir
The soils, composed of schist, marl, black slate and black marl, give the wines a distinctive minerality.
A strong commitment to living wines
Tom Lubbe, originally from South Africa and former cellar master at the renowned Domaine Gauby , emphasizes biodynamic practices and natural winemaking, without additives, with the exception of a small amount of sulfur during bottling.
Freshness, finesse and sense of place
The wines of Domaine Matassa are distinguished by their freshness, their finesse and their authentic expression of the Catalan terroir.
