Côtes de Provence AOC 281 Vintage 2023 Minuty

Minuty 281 is a Provençal Rosé which, with the intense blue of the neck of the bottle, pays homage to Pantone 281, the color of the Mediterranean Sea after the mistral, which so influences Minuty's vineyards. This Rosé is also inspired by the visionary and revolutionary ambition of Etienne Matton, father of Jean-Etienne and François, who in the 1970s created an exclusive clone of Grenache, now fundamental for creating the blend of this wine. Born exclusively from grapes owned by the estate, in the heart of the AOC Côtes de Provence, Château Minuty 281 is designed for moments of conviviality, haute couture and haute cuisine.

The winemaking of Minuty 281 is based on a selection of plots from the three main vineyard soils, combining Grenache from a single clone with Syrah for a spicy and peppery aftertaste. The grapes are hand harvested to maintain the integrity of the grapes, a rare practice. The expertise, knowledge of the vineyard and delicate touch of Jean-Etienne and François Matton in the winemaking process through to bottling produce this extraordinary Rosé.

Minuty 281 has a pale pink color and intense and joyful aromas. The initial aroma delicately combines citrus, tropical fruit and white currant, which pave the way for an explosion of complex aromas, with white fruit, vine peach, salty, spicy and white pepper notes. This symphony of aromas blends into a dreamy mouthfeel, enhanced by the wine's body and intense grip.

Served chilled (10-12°) rather than cold, Minuty 281 pairs beautifully with dishes rich in flavour, fine shellfish such as roasted lobster, lobster in banana leaf or cooked in a scallop risotto. It also goes well with spicy dishes such as Peking duck for its sweet and sour flavor, beef curry for its aromatic spices or grilled yakitori with its sweet sauce. Summer salads with lobster, avocado and grapefruit segments.