Mataburro, Quartet 2023

Mataburro’s story began when former sommelier Laurent Roger, together with his partner Mélissa Ingrand, took over his family’s vineyards in Rivesaltes in Roussillon, France. The three hectares are managed organically with influences from both the clay-limestone geology and coastal Mediterranean climate. The wines consist of typical French/Spanish border varietals such as Muscat, Grenache, Syrah and Merlot, with the oldest Grenache vines planted by Laurent’s grandfather in 1949. Quartet 2023 is compromised predominantly of these older Grenache vines with smaller amounts of Muscat. Grapes undergo semi-carbonic maceration for 4-5 days with the skins on to keep tannins and extraction low. Ageing takes place in concrete vats which gives the final wine silky finish. Like other bottles by the pair, Quartet 2023 is very light-bodied with a colour similar to watermelon juice. Fresh and floral with juicy redcurrant and strawberry flavours. Quartet 2023 would pair well with lahmacun.