{"title":"Matassa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe birth of their first child made Tom reconsider moving back to South Africa, opting instead to stay in Calce to start his own \nestate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatassa was founded in 2003, with the first vintage entirely produced in the recently married couple's living room. Gérard felt so bad about this that he gave Tom the old Gauby cellar in 2004!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has vastly expanded to different areas where yields are more generous, typically in the 25\/30 hl\/ha range (still relatively low for the region). These include the lieu-dit Coume de l'Olla as well as a 2019 acquisition of eight hectares planted above his new farmhouse (read more about this in our 2019 visit).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are worked naturally without any chemical aids and Tom is certified organic by \nEcocert\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd while he does occasionally use biodynamic techniques to activate and nourish his soils, over the years this has become less of a priority. Instead, an adamant dedication to cover crops has completely transformed his soils and in turn the wines. Tom is convinced that the increased insect life within the soils, particularly worms, has changed the flavors of his wines. Another shocking effect: a drastic drop in alcohol. Tom has always harvested much earlier than most, usually starting with the Muscat in early August. In 2005, they would typically reach a potential of 13.5% alcohol. In 2018, they came in around 10.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the Matassa wines we have in the shop: red and white, made from Grenache Gris, Macabeu and Grenache Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is picked by our team at Wine Therapy in Nolita, NYC. Order online for delivery or pick up at 171 Elizabeth St.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-rouge-2019","title":"Matassa VDF Rouge 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Red\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Domaine de la Matassa\u003cbr\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Languedoc\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Grenache Noir\/Grenache Gris\/Macabeu\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2024\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis one is light and easy, lots of dark berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003erefreshing but still has some weight, finishing with rose petal and shiitake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39697222434977,"sku":"303090988889","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/IMG_5156_0b269242-87b0-441e-854d-3b9a3e08d41a.jpg?v=1763845629"},{"product_id":"matassa-rouge-cuvee-romanissa-2019","title":"Matassa Rouge Cuvee Romanissa 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lesser-spotted Matassa cuvée that blends Carignan with Lledoner Pelut, an obscure grape that loosely translates as \"˜hairy Grenache', so-called as it is a mutation of that particular grape and owing to its highly distinctive, downy, fur-covered leaves. In terms of its taste, it's generally considered to be too light to make wine on its own, although we find its lithe, silky texture more than appealing. Coupled with the Carignan to provide a savory backbone, both varietals channeling herbaceous flavors from the garrigue-flecked landscape amongst which they are planted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39697222566049,"sku":"080222289777","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/IMG_5157.jpg?v=1763843623"},{"product_id":"matassa-olla-rouge-2019","title":"Matassa Olla Rouge 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, Macabeu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily Grenache Noir with Grenache Gris, Macabeu from a clay and limestone parcel. The grapes are co-fermented in concrete with 3 days of maceration, then pressed and racked into concrete for aging.  Nice spice, grit, and freshness! Enjoy with a light chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/cart\/add\" id=\"add-to-cart-form\" class=\"shopify-product-form\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" novalidate=\"novalidate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-variants\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39697222664353,"sku":"446354015407","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/Matassa-Olla-Rouge-2025-1920.heic?v=1787892881"},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-rouge-brutal-2020","title":"2025 Matassa 'Tommy Ferriol' Rouge, Roussillon, France | 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormerly known as Brutal Rouge is a blend of mostly Syrah, co-fermented with Muscat Petit Grains. The vineyard is on Marl, a calcium-carbonate rich soil consistinf of clay and silt. Fermentation is with whole clusters for about 4 days and the wines is pressed and racked into fiberglass for aging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark and Mysterious. Ripe, intense aromas of blackberries and strawberries. On the palate, red currants and raspberries, with an undergrowth of earthy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSyrah, Muscat Petit Grains\u003cbr\u003eRoussillon, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40172511559841,"sku":"757576762876","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/Matassa-VDF-Rouge-Tommy-Ferriol-2025-1936.jpg?v=1785177464"},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-rouge-tattouine-2020","title":"2025 Matassa 'Tattouine' Grenache Gris \u0026 Grenache, Roussillon, France | 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Tattouine 2024 vintage is a natural wine made from Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris grapes, fermented and aged together. It expresses a free and joyful approach to winemaking, balancing freshness and lusciousness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe nose opens with aromas of crisp red berries and fresh apple. On the palate, the wine is lively, light and tangy, with a lovely fluidity and supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA light, lively and slightly “funky” red, to be enjoyed slightly chilled, without restraint — a wine of immediate, simple and spontaneous pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40172550979745,"sku":"404090908022","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/retouched_matassa_tattouine.jpg?v=1786003137"},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-olla-blanc-2021","title":"Matassa VDF Olla Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from a single vineyard (Coume de l'Olla) of clay and limestone. Maceration is with whole clusters for 2 weeks, and aging is in concrete. The blend here is Macabeu, Muscat Petit Grains, and Muscat d'Alexandria. A nice introduction to the unique, quasi-white wines from Matassa. Fresh and intensely flavored, with citrus, herbs, white fruits and minerals with vibrant acidity. Zero-added SO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/cart\/add\" id=\"add-to-cart-form\" class=\"shopify-product-form\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" novalidate=\"novalidate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-variants\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40172604686497,"sku":"490491232111","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/products\/Matassa-VDF-Olla-Blanc-2025-1905.jpg?v=1785171762"},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-blanc-cuvee-marguerite-2020","title":"Matassa VDF Blanc Cuvee Marguerite 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous blend of Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeo and Viognier with a short period of skin contact resulting is a moderately tannic orange wine. 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Free your mind - Brutal Orange!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40172705743009,"sku":"555559397989","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/MatassaBrutalOrange2023.jpg?v=1770867836"},{"product_id":"matassa-el-carner-rouge-2020","title":"Matassa El Carner 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Red\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Domaine de la Matassa\u003cbr\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Languedoc\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Macabeu\/Grenache Gris\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine that means ‘ram’ in the traditional Catalan language. With a wild soul of mountain herbs, orange rind and earth, one sip of this will transport you to a place in which wild rams roam and rare indigenous flowers bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42171821064416,"sku":"999938392777","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/MatassaElCarner2023.jpg?v=1787889623"},{"product_id":"matassa-coume-de-lolla-rouge-2022-magnum-1-5l","title":"Matassa Coume de l'Olla Rouge 2024 Magnum 1.5L","description":"","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519659077856,"sku":"39846875212","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-blanc-rufo-2023","title":"Matassa VDF Blanc Rufo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new cuvee from Tom! Macabeau, half direct pressed and half undergoing a short maceration. Brimming with life, lifted and fresh with notes of citrus and a chiseled backbone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis\/Dressner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47254616047840,"sku":"099988","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/9259\/9713\/files\/Matassa-VDF-Blanc-Rufo-2024-1.jpg?v=1787890698"},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-rouge-planals-2023","title":"Matassa VDF Rouge Planals 2023","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOUNTRY: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eREGION: Roussillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVARIETIES: Grenache Noir and Gris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVINTAGE: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFARMING: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew cuvee from Tom! Cofermented Grenache Noir and Gris done by the infusion method. Bright and Llight red fruit with an abundance of provencal herbs. The juicy red we always dream of from Matassa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elenteny Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47254640787680,"sku":"90303994443","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"matassa-vdf-rouge-planals-2023-mag-1-5l","title":"Matassa VDF Rouge Planals 2023 MAG 1.5L","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCOUNTRY: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eREGION: Roussillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVARIETIES: Grenache Noir and Gris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVINTAGE: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFARMING: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew cuvee from Tom! 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