Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, tangerine peel, almond, white flower

Palate: nectarine, blood orange, saline, wax

Minuty's flagship premium rose, partially old-oak fermented, with the name referring to the estate's elevation in metres. Vinous and structured, designed to compete with the upper Esclans tier.

What it pairs with

  • Lobster with herb butter
    281's saline and almond texture matches herb-and-shellfish dishes; body handles butter.
  • Pan-fried turbot with hollandaise
    Rich white fish with egg-yolk sauce meets the wine's wax-almond depth and saline finish.
  • Roast poularde with truffle
    Butter-stuffed truffled chicken meets the rose's body and tangerine-saline register.
  • Aged Vacherin Mont d'Or
    The melted soft cheese aligns with the rose's almond texture; acidity refreshes the fat.

History

Minuty launched 281 in 2018 as the estate's flagship premium rose, drawing from a single-vineyard parcel at 281 metres above sea level (hence the name). The cuvee is partially old-oak fermented and designed to compete with Garrus and other ultra-premium roses.

  1. 2018: First vintage of 281 released as the estate flagship

Facts

Producer
Chateau Minuty · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Tibouren, Cinsault
Classification
AOC Cotes de Provence
Oak
Partial fermentation in old oak (around 25 percent)
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 50 to 80 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
2018
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Chateau Minuty 281 Rose

What does Minuty 281 taste like?

White peach, tangerine peel, almond and white flower on the nose; nectarine, blood orange, saline and wax on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Minuty 281?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The partial oak fermentation gives the cuvee real cellaring potential; bottles often peak between year 3 and 5.

Is Minuty 281 vegan?

Yes. Minuty does not use animal-derived fining agents on 281.

What food pairs with Minuty 281?

Lobster with herb butter is the canonical pairing. Pan-fried turbot with hollandaise, roast poularde with truffle and aged Vacherin Mont d'Or are equally strong matches.

What does the name 281 refer to?

281 metres is the elevation of the single Minuty vineyard parcel from which the cuvee is sourced, an upper-slope block above the Bay of Saint-Tropez. The altitude gives the wine more aromatic lift and acidity than valley-floor blocks.

Tags

cinsault dry grenache high acid iconic medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price premium single vineyard still rose tibouren vegan

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