Château Minuty

Located on the peninsula of St Tropez in the Var in South of France, Château Mintuy, ​​Côtes de Provence covers 70 hectares of vineyards, remarkably exposed, facing south on the slopes of the village of Gassin. Since 1936, Château Minuty is owned by the Matton family, now run by Jean-Etienne and François Matton. The Château Minuty was built under Napoleon III but it was in 1930 that Gabriel Farnet replant the estate and restore its splendor. In 1955, the estate received the Cru Classé distinction from Côtes de Provence. Today, the wines of Minuty are present on the best tables of the world. It is in a preserved environment that the vines are cultivated, in the respect of organic farming. The grapes are entirely hand-made to ensure the perfect quality of the grapes. The Château produces 80% rosés, 10% white wines and 10% red wines. Château Minuty’s great rosés are made from Grenache, the king of rosés, and Cinsault, emblematic grapes varieies of the peninsula of Saint-Tropez, which has been preserved to guarantee the typicality of the wines. The whites are based on Rolle grapes, cultivated for generations in the Var. Finally, the reds come from syrah and mourvèdre, the Provençal grapes that blossoms on these shale lands by the sea. 12bouteilles has selected the top-of-the-range rosés of the estate, which are distinguished by their freshness and elegance. Château Minuty 2016 is a classic of the vineyard, fresh and airy, it has intense aromas and a beautiful minerality. Then we chose the 2016 vintage of the M de Minuty, a rosé pleasure, harmonious and fresh, full of greed. The Château Minuty is definitely a reference of Provence, beautiful rosés pleasure, to share with friends.