The Winery Minuty of Côtes de Provence of Provence

Winery Minuty
The winery offers 26 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Côtes de Provence in the region of Provence
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The Winery Minuty is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Côtes de Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Minuty Estate, located in the hills of Saint-Tropez in the south of Provence, France, has been producing wine for over 80 years. In 1938, Alphonse and Henry Minuty launched the family business to produce rosés from local grape varieties. The estate has gradually pushed its limits, now being one of the top three rosé producers in Provence. Its fine and affordable wines are produced from grape varieties such as grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre, reflecting the fertile lands of the region. The vineyard stretches over more than 74 hectares, and produces a full range of wines, including reds, whites, rosés and even sparkling wines. The soils are very sunny and protected from marine winds, giving them intense aromatic notes and a unique freshness. The estate's wines also benefit from modern winemaking methods and are produced in small batches to ensure their quality and uniqueness. The estate's Miniature range is very popular and offers a beautiful introduction to the famous wines of Provence. The Minuty Estate has received numerous rewards and distinctions, and its wines are exported all over the world. They offer well-organized tastings, as well as a tour of the cellars, and you can choose from a variety of tastings and tailored tours. The Minuty Estate is recognized for its artisanal craftsmanship and its production of quality wines. It is one of the most reputable producers of local grape varieties in Provence, and offers an unforgettable wine experience. You will be able to discover the art and history of Provence wines during your visit.

Top Winery Minuty wines

Looking for the best Winery Minuty wines in Côtes de Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Minuty wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Minuty wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Winery Minuty

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Minuty

How Winery Minuty wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed pumpkin, squid rings with tomato or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Minuty

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Minuty. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or strawberries. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Minuty. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Minuty

  • 1993With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.05/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Minuty.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tibouren
  • Rolle
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Provence

The AOC Côtes de Provence is the largest appellation in the Provence wine region of southeastern France. It covers about 20,000 hectares of vineyards, which produce the vast majority of Provence's rosé wine. This appellation includes most of the vineyards in the Var department - essentially the eastern half of the Provence wine region - with the exception of 2,250 hectares North of Toulon which are reserved for the Côteaux Varois en Provence appellation. Although it also covers red and white wine, about 80% of Côtes de Provence production is rosé.

This wine is mainly made from the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut grapes, as well as the quintessential Provence red Tibouren. Although clearly a minority, the Volume of red wine produced under this title (and elsewhere in Provence) is increasing and currently represents about 15% of the total. Grapes such as the three key Rhone varieties mentioned above and Cabernet Sauvignon (introduced here in the 1960s) are being used by a New wave of winemakers eager to demonstrate that rosé is not the only interesting wine in the region. Only about five percent of Côtes de Provence wines are made from white grapes, particularly Rolle (Vermentino).

The top white wines of Winery Minuty

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Minuty

How Winery Minuty wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of tuna brick (light), mussels with roquefort cheese or real chocolate cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Minuty

On the nose the white wine of Winery Minuty. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or minerality and sometimes also flavors of passion fruit, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Minuty. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Minuty

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Minuty.

  • Sémillon
  • Clairette
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Ugni blanc
  • Rollo

Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

The top red wines of Winery Minuty

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Minuty

How Winery Minuty wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of express veal stew in a pressure cooker, purple leg of lamb with red wine and cranberries or stuffed tomatoes with thermomix.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Minuty

On the nose the red wine of Winery Minuty. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Minuty. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Minuty

  • 2023With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Minuty.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carignan
  • Garnacha

The word of the wine: Rosé (champagne)

Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Minuty

Planning a wine route in the of Côtes de Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Minuty.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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