Matassa Rouge VdF 2023

Wine Description for Matassa Rouge VdF 2023 from Matassa

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with bright reflections and characteristic slight cloudiness – a sign of unfined, natural wine.

Nose

This Carignan requires patience and plenty of air. Initially it presents itself cool and strongly reductive, with a fascinating forest floor aesthetic: damp earth, moss, undergrowth and the resinous notes of pine and spruce needles. Cold smoke and ethereal aromas dominate the bouquet. The fruit holds back – redcurrants shimmer through, accompanied by fresh mushrooms and ground pepper.

Palate

On the palate the fruit shows much more presence: lingonberries, redcurrants and rosehips provide mouth-filling freshness. The slender body doesn’t deceive about the enormous drinkability – this wine makes your mouth water. The precise acid structure is linear and vibrant, everything clings together elegantly.

Finish

The aftertaste shows a light, pleasant bitter note. Fine tannin coats the teeth subtly, whilst sage and juniper shape the aromatic conclusion – cool, herbal, refreshing.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Carignan from Roussillon, naturally vinified with moderate 11.5% alcohol. The slight cloudiness and reductive style bear witness to minimalist intervention – an honest, unadorned wine that places terroir above technique.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled vegetables with herbs, mushroom risotto, lamb ragout with rosemary or ratatouille. The herbal freshness harmonises beautifully with Mediterranean stews and rustic terrines.

Special Features

A prime example of Tom Lubbe’s radical naturality at Matassa. The 2023 embodies a cool, Nordic character despite its southern origins – a wine that rewards patience and polarises with its unconventional aromatics. A must for lovers of authentic, unfined wines.