2024 M de Minuty Rose, Cotes de Provence

M de Minuty Rosé is a quintessential taste of the French Riviera, delivering elegance, freshness, and pure Provençal charm in every glass. Château Minuty is one of the most iconic producers in Côtes de Provence, located on the Saint-Tropez peninsula and family-owned by the Matton-Farnet family for generations. The M cuvée is their signature expression of the region’s sunlit lifestyle, made from fruit grown on limestone and schist soils under the Mediterranean sun, cooled by gentle sea breezes that preserve the grapes’ delicate aromatics and natural acidity.

The blend is predominantly Grenache, with Cinsault and Syrah playing supporting roles to enhance perfume and structure. The grapes are harvested in the cool of the night to retain freshness, then gently pressed and fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel, producing that hallmark pale, luminous pink hue. There is no oak involved, allowing the purity of the fruit and the vibrant minerality of the terroir to take centre stage.

In the glass, M de Minuty Rosé is a beautiful pale salmon colour. Aromas of wild strawberries, white peach, citrus blossom, and subtle Mediterranean herbs rise delicately. The palate is crisp and bone dry, with bright red berry and stone fruit flavours carried by fine acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish. It’s refined and effortlessly drinkable, perfectly encapsulating the relaxed sophistication of Provence.

This rosé is made for warm afternoons and elegant gatherings. It pairs beautifully with seafood platters, grilled prawns with lemon, Niçoise salad, or Provençal vegetable dishes like ratatouille. It also shines as an aperitif, served well chilled. Best enjoyed young to capture its freshness and aromatic lift.