Domaine Matassa is situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the village of Calce above Perpignan. Tom Lubbe has acquired a number of small, very old vineyard parcels and is turning out lower alcohol, fresh, bright and mineral wines. If you like your wine fresh and with some lively acidity then Matassa hits the spot.
Cuvee Marguerite (blanc) made from muscat a petit-grains and viognier was standout. Reds are predominantly carignan, grenache and mourvedre.
Typical Matassa vineyard growing in schist. Biodynamic farming practices have improved soil structure, water holding capacity and reduced erosion risk.
With Tom Lubbe in the vineyard. Many of these parcels would have been ripped out had Matassa not purchased them.
Bush vines. Tom identifies with the Catalan influence in the region so prefers to bottle under the lesser known appellation of 'Vin de Pays de Cotes Catalane' rather than appellation Cotes de Rousillon.
A diverse landscape.
Felix and ancient Grenache Gris.
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