Minuty Prestige Rose 2023

Country
France
Region
Provence - Cotes de Provence
Producer
Chateau Minuty
Grape(s)
Grenache (70%)
Syrah (15%)
Rolle (10%)
Cinsault (5%)
Type
Rose
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The appellation of Côtes de Provence covers a wide swathe of land from Aix east to Cannes. Although much of the production is of dry rosé wine made from Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it does also cover red and white wines. Provence has a warm Mediterranean climate with adequate rainfall and the cold Mistral wind provides cooling influence but the best sites are usually sheltered.

Producer

Nestled between land and sea in the heart of Provence, Château Minuty has been the wine estate of the Matton-Farnet family for more than 85 years over four generations and has been a Côtes de Provence Classified Growth since 1955. The vineyard of Château Minuty is remarkably well exposed on the hillsides of the villages of Gassin and Ramatuelle, overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. It benefits from a temperate maritime climate and gives pride of place to southern grape varieties. Chateau Minuty is one of the last estates in the Cotes de Provence to harvest entirely by hand to ensure quality. The vines are all cultivated using sustainable methods without the use of weedkillers or pesticides to protect their soil and the environment.
Tasting Notes
Grapes taken from a selection of Provence terroirs, and including some of the winery`s own plots, Minuty Prestige is a truly excellent example of what Provence rose hopes to acheive. Elegant, crisp and showing great finesse, the nose shows typicity with vibrant red berries, garrigue and apricot. Further fruit character and earthy notes on the palate are complimented by the wine`s pronounced minerality to draw out a lingering finish.
Food
This wine is an ideal pairing for seafood such as oysters, whelks or clams. Stuffed vegetables or vegetable stacks also make a great pairing.