2022 Matassa Blanc

A cuvée of Grenache Blanc and Macabeu that has it all. The vines grow on slate. It is remarkable what concentration and elegance Tom Lubbe gets into his wines, considering that they never have more than 12% alcohol, due to the stringent soil greening and compost management that cools the soil. In rare, very warm years, which is now more common in the south of France, the wines reach a maximum of 12.5%. Still.

Like all natural wines at Matassa, there is no addition of sulphur or other additives, the work in the vineyard is in full focus here, and skilfully implemented. Aged in 500L wooden barrels and 2000L foudre. One can almost speak of a revelation of aromas: Chamomile and almond blossom, lemon and orange peel literally beguile us, but by no means loud or lush. This comes tightly packed with super crisp acidity.

The Matassa Blanc 2022 is totally weightless, we are absolute fans. Natural wine in its purest form: Clear, precise and with an unadulterated terroir flavour.