Matassa
2022 Matassa Tattouine
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$100.00
Description
WINEMAKER: Tom Lubbe
REGION: Côte Catalanes, FR
VARIETY: Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir
VITICULTURE: Certified Organic/Biodynamic
A cuvée made from old vines of Grenache gris (90%) and Grenache noir (10%), this is the re-imagining of former cuvée Romanissa Casot, co-maceration of whole clusters of both grapes for 3 weeks, gentle pressing, followed by 5 months of maturation in casks.
Tom Lubbe is a New Zealander who grew up in South Africa. In the late 90’s, Tom was working at the only estate in South Africa using indigenous yeasts and lower yields. He helped innovate and shape the wine scene in South Africa and forged the space for winemakers like Craig Hawkins (Testalonga) whom spent several vintages working with Tom to flourish.
Interested in working with Mediterranean varietals, Tom managed to score a 3-month internship at the legendary Domaine Gauby in the village of Calce. Gérard Gauby quickly befriended Tom and asked him to come back for three consecutive vintages as cellar helper. During that time, Tom met his wife Nathalie, who just so happens to be Gérard’s sister. The birth of their first child halted Tom’s plan of returning to South Africa, opting instead to stay in Calce and start his own estate.
2022 Matassa Tattouine
$100.00
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