CHÂTEAU MINUTY
GABRIEL
Château Minuty Gabriel is the culmination of the Matton-Farnet family's 4 generations of winemaking expertise.
Aromatic freshness and omnipresent red fruits mark the identity of this singular wine in the style of the Minuty wines and the great red wines of Provence.
THE STORY
Cuvée Gabriel is both a challenge and a tribute. A challenge long dreamed of by Jean-Etienne and François Matton, to demonstrate that a high-caliber red wine, made exclusively from Gassin soils, was not only possible but necessary to calibrate the taste for excellence in this color and on this age-old terroir. It's also a tribute to their maternal grandfather, Gabriel Farnet, who acquired the estate in 1936 and created all the possibilities for such a cuvée.
THE METHOD
For Cuvée Gabriel: low yields (25/30 hl/ha), a drastic selection of the finest Syrahs located around the Maison, all hand-harvested. Meticulous vinification with temperature control and gentle extraction to obtain a delicate wine aged 24 months in new oak barrels, rigorously selected by Christophe Mongeot, Chef de Cave Minuty. Gabriel was blended in collaboration with Gérard Margeon, Head Sommelier at Maison Ducasse Paris.
THE FLAVOUR
A treat for the eyes with a beautiful density of garnet with purple reflections. A treat for the nose too, with the bewitching bouquet of racy, well-bred Syrah, ranging from spicy black fruit to notes of violet and vanilla. And finally, a treat with a full and caressing mouth, silky tannins and a peacock's tail finish where the spicy notes of the wine unfold with grace and conviction.
THE EXPERIENCE
A temperature of service between 16 and 18 ° and a careful decanting are advised so that the wine can take time to open and offer all its aromatic complexity. Gastronomic dishes such as game birds or poularde à la crème. On the sea side, roasted wild shrimps, roasted scallops. But also more flamboyant dishes such as a very nice duck parmentier and strong cheeses. The beautiful Asian cuisine will also be successfully combined.
