Minuty Prestige Rose Cotes de Provence 2023

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Minuty
Label Name:
 
Prestige Rose Cotes de Provence
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes de Provence (Gassin, Saint-Tropez peninsula)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 70%, Syrah 15%, Rolle (Vermentino) 10%, Cinsault 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasting Panel: 92 (vintage listings); Wine Enthusiast: 90 (recent vintages); Falstaff: 89 (2023 tasting)

Tasting Note
Pale salmon pink; bright citrus and white‑fleshed fruit (grapefruit, white peach), orange blossom and red-berry notes. Saline, mineral palate with fresh acidity and a juicy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish platter, grilled fish, Niçoise salad, Provençal vegetable dishes, spaghetti alle vongole. Asian: ceviche, sushi/California rolls, Thai salads, grilled prawns, light stir-fries.

Production Method
Rigorous selection of Provence parcels and estate plots; likely direct pressing, cool stainless‑steel fermentation with minimal skin contact to preserve freshness. Conventional viticulture; low residual sugar (<1g/L).

Vineyard Info
Château Minuty, founded by Gabriel Farnet in 1936 and Cru Classé in 1955, is a historic Provence estate on the Saint‑Tropez peninsula; majority stake acquired by LVMH/Moët Hennessy in 2023.