Mambo Sun VdF 2020 1500ml

Wine Description for Mambo Sun VdF 2020 1500ml by Matassa

Colour & Appearance

A pale, almost ethereal garnet red, reminiscent of the transparency of a fine Pinot Noir.

Nose

Captivating aromas of wild strawberries and rosehip, underpinned by a delicate note of white pepper and dried garrigue herbs. A cool, almost chalky minerality resonates from the outset.

Palate

Radically lean and characterised by vibrant tension. At just 11% alcohol, this Grenache displays enormous energy and precision. The fruit is bright – redcurrant and sour cherry – carried by a taut acid structure and a fine-grained, almost nervous tannin.

Finish

Long, clean and remarkably saline. The wine leaves an impression of freshness and an invigorating, stony depth.

Terroir & Origin

Sourced from the barren schist and marl soils around Calce. Tom Lubbe utilises these exposed vineyard sites for a style that redefines Roussillon entirely, far removed from opulence.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Grenache, vinified in an avant-garde manner with minimal intervention. Whole-bunch fermentation and the eschewing of oenological additives emphasise the purist character.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with lightly seared tuna, quail with herbs or aged goat’s cheese.

Special Features

An absolute cult wine in 1.5-litre magnum format, which impressively demonstrates Matassa’s ageing potential and visionary prowess.