Matassa Vin de France Rouge 2023 Gifts

Matassa Vin de France Rouge 2023 GiftsTom Lubbe of Matassa is an icon of natural winemaking in the Roussillon, with roots stretching back to Domaine Gauby, an even earlier and more iconic producer in the region. Tom has influenced a new, perhaps call it third generation of young, natural producers, with many of them seeking out his influence for training and apprenticeship. The Vin de France rouge is his top red wine and the most ageworthy; it is drawn from parcels of 100+ year old vines,

though the aromatics and acidity are all in place

foot-stomped

Not your run-of-the-mill

Transparent Black & Milky White

Gus Van Sant

5 acre Chene Vineyard

where many of our other producers featured are located

this medium bodied Pinot Noir features a fresh and floral palate with a deep core of spicy red fruit and a long

It's hard to describe

Also worthy of aging if you can manage it

nonchalant elegance

produced from Chardonnay and Gamay