Château Minuty - M de Minuty Rosé 2025
Located in Gassin, on the heights of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Château Minuty is one of the most emblematic estates of the wine-growing Provence. Acquired in 1936 by Gabriel Farnet, the estate has gradually established itself as an essential reference for great Mediterranean rosés, thanks to the commitment of several generations of the Matton-Farnet family. Recognized as a Cru Classé of the Côtes de Provence in 1955, Minuty has greatly contributed to the international reputation of Provençal rosés by developing a style based on aromatic finesse, freshness, and elegance. The M de Minuty cuvée embodies this philosophy in a particularly accessible and charming expression, designed to reflect the full diversity of the appellation's terroirs. Unlike the estate's single-vineyard cuvées, it results from a selection of grapes from different areas of the Côtes de Provence, from vineyards near the Mediterranean coast to the hinterland lands and the foothills of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. This diversity of origins allows combining the generosity of sunny terroirs with the freshness of more continental areas. Presented in its iconic slender bottle, called the "corset flute," imagined by Monique Farnet in the 1960s, M de Minuty has become one of the most recognizable and appreciated rosés of Provence.
The M de Minuty 2025 is made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Tibouren, four complementary grape varieties that contribute to the balance and personality of this cuvée. Grenache brings roundness, fruity expression, and natural generosity, while Cinsault contributes aromatic delicacy and a supple texture. Syrah enriches the blend with structure and nuances of small red fruits, while Tibouren, a traditional Provençal grape, completes the blend with its finesse and unique aromatic profile. The grape selection favors freshness and sanitary quality to obtain a rosé with a pale color and particularly clear expression. After direct pressing aimed at limiting color and phenolic compound extraction, the musts undergo careful settling before alcoholic fermentation at low temperature. This vinification preserves the delicate aromas of fresh fruits and flowers while maintaining the wine's natural liveliness. The aging takes place exclusively in stainless steel tanks, without malolactic fermentation, to maintain a bright fruity expression and optimal freshness. The 2025 vintage thus continues the Minuty style, with a precise, generous, and particularly thirst-quenching rosé.
Château Minuty M de Minuty Rosé 2025 reveals a very pale pink, clear and bright robe, with delicate rose petal nuances. Its fresh and expressive bouquet opens with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant, accompanied by notes of white peach and fresh pear. Upon aeration, subtle touches of citrus and white flowers complete this aromatic palette, bringing a pleasant sensation of finesse and lightness. On the palate, the attack is lively and generous, with a supple texture that quickly gives way to a beautiful freshness. Flavors of crunchy small red fruits blend with those of white-fleshed fruits, while a delicate acidity highlights the precision and balance of the whole. The palate maintains a beautiful harmony between roundness and liveliness, without heaviness or excess concentration. The persistent and refreshing finish extends the fruity notes with a pleasant sensation of clarity. Particularly charming in its youth, this rosé is meant to be enjoyed for its aromatic brightness and immediate freshness. It will ideally accompany a summer aperitif, a Niçoise salad, grilled prawns, sea bream carpaccio, Mediterranean vegetables, or delicately herb-scented Provençal cuisine.
Grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Tibouren
