{"title":"Domaine Matassa","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a region where red wines routinely top 15 percent alcohol, Tom Lubbe makes reds that come in at 10 to 12. That contrarian lightness, drawn from old vines on schist and granite, is the signature of Domaine Matassa and one of the most copied ideas in Roussillon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLubbe was born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand. He came to Roussillon in 1999 for work experience at Domaine Gauby, where he met his future wife Nathalie Gauby and rose to cellar master. In 2003 he founded Domaine Matassa with Nathalie and New Zealand winemaker Sam Harrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/domaine-matassa-tom-lubbes-pale-reds-and-dark-whites-in-roussillon\"\u003eDomaine Matassa producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-tommy-ferriol-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Tommy Ferriol 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matassa Tommy Ferriol originates from the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France, characterized by its Mediterranean climate and diverse terroir. This wine is a blend of Syrah and Muscat à Petits Grains, sourced from 30-year-old vines planted on marl soils rich in calcium carbonate. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo whole-cluster fermentation with a brief maceration period of approximately four days. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed and aged in fiberglass tanks to preserve its fresh and aromatic profile. Tommy Ferriol is produced without adding sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49641326051544,"sku":"MATASSA-TOMMYFERRIOL","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-tommy-ferriol-2024-natural-wine-primal-wine.png?v=1787946394"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-olla-rouge-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Olla Rouge 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matassa Olla Rouge is a natural wine from the Roussillon region in southern France, characterized by its hot, dry climate and diverse terroir. This natural red wine is a blend of 70% Grenache Noir, 10% Grenache Gris, and 20% Macabeu, sourced from old vines cultivated on clay and limestone soils. The grapes undergo semi-carbonic fermentation, with a 12-day maceration period on the skins, followed by nine months of aging in concrete tanks. Olla Rouge is produced without the addition of sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49641340633304,"sku":"MATASSA-OLLAROUGE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-olla-rouge-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586330"},{"product_id":"matassa-cuvee-marguerite-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Cuvée Marguerite 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matassa Cuvée Marguerite is a distinctive orange wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, crafted by winemaker Tom Lubbe. This cuvée is named in honor of Nathalie Gauby's grandmother. This wine is a blend of Macabeu, Muscat d'Alexandrie, and Muscat à Petits Grains, sourced from old vines, some over a century old. The grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Whole clusters undergo maceration for five to seven days, followed by spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine Matassa Cuvée Marguerite is aged on its lees in 2,500-liter foudres. Bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012625699032,"sku":"MATASSA-MARGUERITE","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/matassa-cuvee-marguerite-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586654"},{"product_id":"matassa-brutal-orange-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Brutal Orange 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatassa Brutal Orange is a natural orange wine from the Roussillon region in France, crafted by winemaker Tom Lubbe of Domaine Matassa. This wine is part of the \"Brutal!!!\" series, a collaborative project among natural winemakers to produce experimental and unconventional wines. This cuvée is made from 100% Macabeu grapes, sourced from old vines. Grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Extended skin contact during fermentation. The wine is aged on its lees, and bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012654108888,"sku":"MATASSA-BRUTALORANGE","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/matassa-brutal-orange-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586662"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-cuvee-alexandria-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Cuvée Alexandria 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatassa Cuvée Alexandria is a natural orange wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, crafted by winemaker Tom Lubbe. This cuvée is made from 100% Muscat of Alexandria grapes. Grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Whole clusters undergo maceration for three weeks, followed by spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in 2,500-liter foudres, enhancing its texture and complexity. Bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur, preserving its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012692971736,"sku":"MATASSA-ALEXANDRIA","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-cuvee-alexandria-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586670"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-blanc-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatassa Blanc is a natural white wine from the Roussillon region of France, crafted by winemaker Tom Lubbe at Domaine Matassa. This cuvée is a blend of 70% Grenache Gris and 30% Macabeu grapes, sourced from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards planted on schist soils. Grapes are hand-harvested. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large tuns and 500-liter barrels. Aged on its lees, bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012713058520,"sku":"MATASSA-BLANC","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-blanc-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586679"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-cuvee-romanissa-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Cuvée Romanissa 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matassa Cuvée Romanissa is crafted by Tom Lubbe from 100% Lledoner Pelut, a rare Catalan mutation of Grenache known as \"hairy Grenache\" for its downy leaves. The grapes come from 80-130 year-old vines grown on iron-rich red schist soils in the Romanissa vineyard. Whole-cluster fermentation employs a four-day maceration in fiberglass tanks, followed by pressing and nine months aging in demi-muid barrels. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered with no added sulfites at 11% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012763390168,"sku":"MATASSA-ROMANISSA","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-cuvee-romanissa-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586686"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-rouge-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Rouge 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatassa Rouge is a natural red wine from the Roussillon region of France, crafted by winemaker Tom Lubbe at Domaine Matassa. This cuvée is composed of 100% Carignan grapes sourced from old vines planted in 1900, cultivated on clay and limestone soils. Grapes are hand-harvested. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, with a whole-cluster maceration period of approximately two weeks. 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Whole clusters of both grape varieties undergo co-maceration and spontaneous co-fermentation for approximately four weeks, allowing for gentle extraction of flavors and tannins. After pressing, the wine is aged for six months in large 2,500-liter foudres, enhancing its texture and complexity. Bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50012818899160,"sku":"matassa-tattouinerouge","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-tattouine-rouge-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784586703"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-olla-blanc-natural-wine","title":"Domaine Matassa Olla Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matassa Olla Blanc is a natural orange wine from Tom Lubbe's single vineyard \"Coume de l'Olla\" in Roussillon's Calce commune. The blend combines Macabeu, Muscat d'Alexandrie, and Muscat à Petits Grains from 30-45 year-old vines grown on limestone-clay soils with high iron content at 500-600 meters elevation. Whole clusters undergo two weeks of skin maceration in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts. 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The grapes undergo three to four weeks of co-maceration and fermentation in 1000-liter Italian amphorae with indigenous yeasts, followed by eight months aging in the same vessels. Matassa El Carner is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without sulfur—a wine that defies easy categorization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51165325557976,"sku":"MATASSA-ELCARNER","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-el-carner-deslop.png?v=1784589317"},{"product_id":"domaine-matassa-planals-grenache-noir-gris","title":"Domaine Matassa Planals Grenache Noir \u0026 Gris 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Matassa Planals is a natural red wine from the Roussillon village of Calce, crafted by South African-born winemaker Tom Lubbe. This cuvée blends Grenache Noir with Grenache Gris from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards planted on the plains surrounding the estate. Hand-harvested grapes arrive in 500 kg bins, where whole clusters are foot-stomped to begin a gentle 5-day infusion-style maceration—no pumping over, no punch-downs. 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The wine ages in neutral vessels to maintain freshness and clarity before bottling unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites. At just 10% ABV, Domaine Matassa Rufo 2023 reflects Lubbe's philosophy of early harvesting to preserve natural acidity and drinkability in Roussillon's warm Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Matassa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51165334765784,"sku":"MATASSA-BLANCRUFO","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/domaine-matassa-rufo-macabeu-deslop.png?v=1784589333"}],"url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/collections\/domaine-matassa.oembed","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}