2024 Matassa Olla Blanc

A vibrant, slightly hazy blend of Muscat and Macabeu. It’s aromatic and fresh with a stony mineral edge - a perfect introduction to Tom Lubbe’s white wines.

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Sale price$69.00
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In stock, ready to ship, only 3 units left
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Description

This is the white counterpart to the Olla Rouge, and it’s just as much of a staple in the Matassa lineup. Tom uses equal parts Muscat à Petits Grains and Macabeu here, sourced from 40 to 50-year-old vines sitting high up at 600 metres on limestone and red clay.

The winemaking keeps things lively and a bit unconventional. It gets a week of whole-bunch carbonic fermentation in concrete before being tucked away in a mix of fibreglass and large old wood. That short maceration gives the wine a lovely, hazy gold colour and a bit of a floral lift without it ever becoming too perfumed or "soapy" like some Muscat-based blends can.

It’s incredibly fresh, driven by that high-altitude acidity and a clear, mineral finish from the limestone soils. You get plenty of bright citrus and a touch of spice, but the vibe remains loose and easy-drinking. It’s a textural, aromatic white that feels very much alive in the glass. 

50% Muscat Petit Grain, 50% Macabeu. Whole bunch carbonic fermentation. Maceration 1 week in concrete tank, elevage in fibreglass and large wood. Vine age 40-50 years grown at 600m on limestone and red clay.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Macabeo
Country France
Region Roussillon
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Low Preservative
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Cork

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