1. A FAMILY HERITAGE

Since 1936, Minuty has been, above all, the story of a family built on passion and values. A genuine desire to pass on unique artisanal expertise with a deep respect for the land.

    1936 1960 1990 2012

The early years

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Acquisition of Château Minuty by Gabriel Farnet

Minuty was originally a place name.

In 1936, wine merchant Gabriel Farnet discovered a 17-hectare vineyard there, as well as a 19th-century château and chapel. The man who already owned 20 hectares at the Domaine de Châteauneuf in Vidauban, decided to buy the estate from the Germondi family. Gabriel and his wife, Jeanne, settled there permanently after the Second World War. They then completely replanted the vineyard, abandoned during the occupation, with Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grape varieties and began producing red and rosé wines.

In 1955, the estate was one of 23 properties recognized as a classified growth of the Côtes de Provence.

THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE CÔTE D'AZUR

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The restructuring of the vineyard by Monique and Étienne Matton.

As the enthusiasm for rosé wines grew, so did the family business. In 1960, Monique Matton, Garbiel's daughter, joined the Château with her husband Étienne, a Paris notary. They renovated the winery buildings and restructured the vineyard by replanting traditional Provençal grape varieties such as Tibouren and Rolle, limiting yields to ensure quality, which forged Minuty's reputation on the Côte d'Azur.

At the same time, Monique designed the bottle called the "corset flute", now associated with the Minuty M Rosé vintage and which has become emblematic of Côtes de Provence.

In 1977, the "Côtes de Provence" Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was created, with Étienne Matton as Vice-President of the Syndicate and President of the Crus Classés for 22 years, from 1975 to 1997.

THE MODERN ERA

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Minuty's influence with the third generation

Twenty years later, their two sons, Jean-Etienne and François Matton, have also become involved in this adventure. True to their family heritage, they continue the work initiated by their elders, guided by the quest for excellence and driven by an innovative vision, notably through the creation of pale and delicate rosés.

They will therefore review the winemaking process to offer what is today the House's flagship signature: a strong aromatic expression combining finesse, elegance and freshness, around a range of high-quality Château wines and Brand wines. Their approach also relies on the introduction of modern technical tools, serving controlled viticulture.

Under their leadership, Minuty strengthens its presence in France and now extends internationally, with distribution extending to more than 100 countries.

FROM 2012 TO THE PRESENT DAY

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A new era for Minuty

In 2012, major renovations were undertaken to improve the welcome offered to visitors at the estate. They surrounded themselves with renowned architects and designers to renovate the tasting cellar, create a second barrel cellar, a meeting room, and a tasting room for professionals.

In 2022, Minuty saw the 4th generation of the Matton family flourish, with Anne-Victoire Matton joining her father Jean-Etienne and her uncle François in managing this Provençal gem.

In 2023, LVMH acquired Minuty.