Rollaball 2024 Matassa

Rollaball 2024 – Domaine Matassa

Overview

Rollaball 2024 is a natural red wine produced by Tom Lubbe at Domaine Matassa, Calce, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
It is made from a blend of Carignan and Mourvèdre, sourced from the Les Myrs vineyard on “black lands” of schist and marl, providing structure, freshness, and Mediterranean minerality.
Rollaball is designed to be fun, approachable, and convivial, perfect for casual moments or enjoying a pizza with family or friends during a game.

History and Philosophy

The wine reflects Matassa’s philosophy of minimal intervention and natural winemaking: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, extended skin contact, and bottling without fining, filtration, or added sulfites.
The aim is to express fruit intensity, freshness, and the character of the terroir, while keeping the wine light, elegant, and immediately enjoyable.

Vineyard Philosophy

The grapes come from old vines farmed organically (Ecocert).
The schist and marl soils contribute aromatic depth, minerality, and tension, while sustainable vineyard management preserves soil vitality and biodiversity. Low yields produce concentrated, aromatic clusters.

Winemaking Approach

Grapes are whole-cluster pressed and spontaneously fermented in concrete, where the wine ages for 5 months.
Afterward, it remains in the bottle for another 5 months without filtration or additions, resulting in a fresh, balanced, savory, and harmonious wine.

Tasting Notes

Color: bright ruby red.
Nose: aromas of ripe red fruits, subtle balsamic notes, and Mediterranean spices.
Palate: fresh, juicy, and harmonious, with soft tannins and a persistent finish.
Character: convivial, approachable, and fun, perfect for informal moments without sacrificing elegance.

Food Pairings

Pairs with pizza, flavoursome vegetable dishes, grilled white meats, and informal gatherings with friends and family. Serve at 14–16°C.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine Matassa

• Wine: Rollaball

• Vintage: 2024

• Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

• Location: Calce, France

• Grapes: Carignan, Mourvèdre

• Farming: Certified organic (Ecocert), selective biodynamic practices

• Vinification: Whole-cluster pressing, spontaneous fermentation, 5 months in concrete

• Alcohol: 12% vol

• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C

• Format: 0.75 L

• Contains sulfites

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Domaine Matassa – Tom Lubbe

History and Origins of the Domaine

Domaine Matassa was founded in 2003 in Calce, in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales, southern France, thanks to the vision of Tom Lubbe, originally from South Africa. After formative experiences in his homeland and a decisive collaboration with the renowned Gauby winery, Tom chose Roussillon to create a personal project focused on purity and terroir expression. In recent years, production has gradually moved to Mas Ferriol, a stunning estate located between Estagel and Calce, surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and hills. Here, among old vines and stony landscapes shaped by wind and light, Lubbe found the ideal environment to consolidate his unique style. From the start, his goal has been to showcase the ancient native varieties of the region — Carignan, Grenache, Macabeu, Lladoner Pelut — through respectful viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. Today, Matassa is recognized worldwide as a reference for natural wines, symbolizing elegance, tension, and freedom.

Vineyard Philosophy

At Domaine Matassa, the key word is natural harmony. The parcels, many over a century old, are located at 350–600 meters above sea level, rooted in soils of schist, clay, and limestone. Viticulture follows strict biodynamic principles, with no synthetic chemicals, emphasizing biological balance and soil vitality. Harvesting is manual, respecting lunar and seasonal cycles. For Tom Lubbe, the vineyard is a living organism, and the winemaker’s role is to listen to its natural rhythms. The result is grapes of exceptional purity and concentration, transmitting the force of the wind, the minerality of the rocks, and the intense Roussillon light into the wines.

Winemaking Approach

The cellar philosophy is based on transparency and subtraction. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, often whole-cluster, without temperature control. Macerations are delicate but expressive, with foot-treading to respect the structure of the fruit. Aging takes place in large neutral barrels and tonneaux, where wines rest on fine lees for several months, developing complexity and tension. No fining, no filtration, and minimal sulfite addition: the aim is to let the terroir speak, preserving the freshness and vitality of the fruit. The result is wines full of energy, light yet powerful, reflecting their Mediterranean origins.

Vision and Style

Domaine Matassa is today one of the most poetic and pure voices of contemporary wine. Tom Lubbe demonstrates that it is possible to create wines that are deep yet agile, intense yet delicate, reflecting the complexity of the Pyrenean landscape without overpowering it. Each label — from the Blanc to Romanissa, Mambo Sun or Cuvée Marguerite — tells a story of Mas Ferriol, where light, wind, and stone unite in perfect harmony. Bright acidity, mineral texture, and effortless elegance are the hallmarks of a producer who has redefined the language of Mediterranean wine. All Domaine Matassa wines contain sulfites.