MINUTY CASTLE 281
Château Minuty 281 is a rosé made from a clonal selection of Grenache aged on average 25 years and influenced by the Domaine's maritime terroir.
THE STORY
This cuvée, created in 2015, is the latest Minuty rosé. Why 281? A nod to the Pantone blue number used for the bottle's decoration. This intense blue pays homage to the Mediterranean Sea, whose proximity influences and optimizes the quality of the Minuty vineyard every day. 281 is also inspired by the visionary and revolutionary ambition of Etienne Matton, the father of Jean-Etienne and François. In the 1970s, he created a selection of Grenache clones exclusive to the estate, from which the best plots reserved for the 281 cuvée are now produced. This rosé therefore pays homage to the family heritage and the Minuty terroir.
THE METHOD
A selection of plots from the Estate's three great terroirs presides over this cuvée. The Château's fine Syrah grapes, grown from a single clone, were added to bring spicy and peppery notes to the finish. Like the rest of the estate, the grapes are cultivated under HVE (High Environmental Value) certification, with a tailor-made adaptation of the grass cover, depending on the nature of the soils and their exposure. The grapes are harvested by hand, an essential yet rare requirement to preserve their absolute integrity.
THE TASTE
A pale pink color for this wine with ample aromas. The initial nose reveals a variation of citrus, exotic fruit, and white currant notes. Then, in a second phase, an aromatic bouquet unfolds with complex aromas of white-fleshed fruit and vine peaches, along with iodized and spicy notes like white pepper. Followed by a delicate and fresh palate, it is ample and very straightforward.
THE MOMENT
A cool serving temperature, between 10° and 12°, is recommended for accompanying savory dishes. Shellfish of great origin, such as grilled lobster, lobster cooked in a banana leaf or cooked like a scallop risotto. It can also accompany spicy dishes; roasted duck with its sweet and sour notes, veal curry or delicious grilled yakitori. Ideal with summer salads such as those with lobster and avocados enhanced with grapefruit segments. Refined desserts with red fruits.
