Minuty : Chateau Minuty Rose et Or 2022

A pure and aromatic Côtes de Provence rosé wine

The estate

Built under the reign of Napoleon III, Château Minuty was bought in 1936 by Gabriel Farnet who undertook to restore it to its former splendour. In 1955 the estate joined the small circle of 23 Crus Classés of the Côtes de Provence appellation. Then the property was acquired by Monique and Etienne Matton who, thanks to their dedicated work, contributed greatly to establishing the reputation of Château Minuty among the fashionable society of the Côte d'Azur. Today, the brothers Jean-Etienne and François Matton have taken over the reins of the estate, combining tradition with a modern spirit.

The vineyard

At the origin of great Côtes de Provence wines, the 160 hectare vineyard of Château Minuty lies on the peninsula of Saint Tropez, in Provence. On the hillsides of Gassin and Ramatuelle, the vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate. With a south-western exposure, the sea breezes coming from the coast preserve the health of the grapes throughout the year. The soils are varied between schist and limestone which allows the different grape varieties to be grown where they flourish best. The vines are grown using sustainable viticulture methods and are cared for in a preserved environment with a rich ecosystem. To ensure optimal and constant quality, a massal selection is made from a collection of Grenache vines that are on average 30 years old.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvest done by hand, the grapes were destemmed before being crushed, cooled and made inert. A meticulous selection of the first juices was carried out in order to keep only those of high quality. Alcoholic fermentation at 14°C.

Blend

Grenache
Tibouren

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Minuty Rose et Or 2022

Tasting

Colour
The wine is pale, with crystal clear highlights.

Nose
Dominated by notes of ripe fruit just picked, the nose develops scents of vine peach, pink melon and pear.

Palate
The palate, full and with a great purity, gives a crystal-clear expression.

Food and wine pairing

Château Minuty Rose et Or 2022 pairs perfectly with seafood like fleshy oysters or Madagascar prawns, and with exotic and Asian spicy dishes like Pad Thai or rougail from Réunion Island.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 8 and 10°C.