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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, wild strawberry, lemon zest, white flower

Palate: red currant, tangerine, saline, watermelon

Minuty's accessible Cotes de Provence rose, instantly recognisable by its tall slim bottle. Pale, fresh and friendly with stone fruit, citrus and saline depth.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Brousse du Rove Our pick Fresh brousse is tender, creamy and mild, so a light rosé is enough. A pale, light-bodied Provence rosé made in steel, with citrus and red fruit over high acidity, refreshes it. Androuet lists rosé de Provence for this cheese. Poivre d'âne Our pick Poivre d'âne is sweet and fragrant, with a fine, tight paste and a coat of dried herbs. A pale, light-bodied rosé with citrus and red fruit refreshes without covering the winter savory. Androuet lists rosé de Provence for it.

History

Chateau Minuty was founded in 1936 in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and is one of only 18 Cotes de Provence Cru Classe estates. M de Minuty was launched in 2008 as the accessible volume cuvee under a multi-source Cotes de Provence designation. Moet Hennessy took a majority stake in 2023.

  1. 1936Minuty founded by Gabriel Farnet
  2. 1955Estate classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
  3. 2008M de Minuty launched as the accessible cuvee
  4. 2023Moet Hennessy (LVMH) takes majority stake

Facts

Producer
Chateau Minuty · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Classification
AOC Cotes de Provence
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Chateau Minuty M de Minuty Rose

What does M de Minuty taste like?

White peach, wild strawberry, lemon zest and white flower on the nose; red currant, tangerine, saline and watermelon on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink M de Minuty?

Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking; chill thoroughly to 8 degrees Celsius.

Is M de Minuty vegan?

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

What food pairs with M de Minuty?

Mediterranean seafood platter is the canonical pairing. Vegetable spring rolls, goat cheese on toast with honey and grilled fish kebabs are equally strong matches.

Where is M de Minuty made?

Chateau Minuty sits in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez at Gassin. M de Minuty draws from multiple Cotes de Provence sources around the estate, in contrast to the single-estate Rosé et Or which uses only Minuty's Cru Classe parcels.

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