Tattouine 2024 Matassa

Tattouine 2024 – Domaine Matassa

Overview

Tattouine 2024 is a natural red wine produced by Tom Lubbe at Domaine Matassa in Calce, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
It is made from a blend of Grenache Noir (60%) and Grenache Gris (40%), from old vines planted on clay-limestone soils rich in skeleton, giving freshness and minerality. The grapes are hand-harvested at low yields to preserve intensity and natural tension.
This wine represents the joyful and approachable expression of Mediterranean terroir, fresh, savory, and highly drinkable.

History and Philosophy

Tattouine is designed to combine lightness and precision: easy to drink but with a distinctive identity. Lubbe works under certified organic farming (Ecocert) with selective biodynamic practices, avoiding herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. The goal is to support soil vitality and vine health, letting the vineyard express itself naturally.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vines grow in a unique Mediterranean environment, where wind and altitude promote balanced ripening. Clay-limestone soils provide freshness and minerality, while old vines yield small but intensely aromatic clusters. Biodiversity is essential, using cover crops, compost, and herbal teas to stimulate soil microbiology.

Winemaking Approach

Grapes are destemmed and crushed, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in concrete with a two-week maceration.
The wine then ages 8 months in concrete, without fining, filtration, or added sulfites. The result is a fresh, vibrant, and harmonious wine, with bright fruit, soft tannins, and a persistent finish.

Tasting Notes

Color: bright ruby red.
Nose: aromas of crisp red berries, subtle floral notes, and Mediterranean herbal hints.
Palate: fresh, juicy, and drinkable, with soft, integrated tannins, a harmonious structure, and a persistent finish.
A fun, light, and elegant wine, perfect for any occasion.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with grilled red meats, roasted vegetables, Mediterranean pasta, and tapas. Serve at 14–16°C to enhance freshness and drinkability.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Domaine Matassa

• Wine: Tattouine

• Vintage: 2024

• Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

• Location: Calce, France

• Grapes: Grenache Noir 60%, Grenache Gris 40%

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

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, 2-week maceration in concrete

• Aging: 8 months in concrete

• Alcohol: 12.5% 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.