Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet Caucasian profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, it is an ancient Caucasian variety whose commercial distribution has virtually disappeared, studied for its genetic interest. Rare white variety of Caucasian origin, grown in confidential quantities.

Informations about the Domaine Matray

The winery offers 17 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Juliénas in the region of Beaujolais

The Domaine Matray is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Juliénas to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 300000 of of France wines

In the top 9000 of of Juliénas wines

In the top 350000 of white wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Juliénas

Northernmost Beaujolais cru, one of the most structured of the ten. Gamay signature as sole grape: perfumed, sturdy reds with signature notes of black cherry, raspberry, flowers (peony, violet), sweet spices and a granitic mineral touch, firm tannins and silky mouth — denser than Fleurie or Brouilly, immediate pleasure to 5-10 year ageing on top cuvées. Granitic, schist and clay soils across 4 communes (~537 ha).

The wine region of Beaujolais

Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.

The word of the wine: Maceration

Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.