The Bar-Setting Provence Rosé Fave!

There are VERY few ross that belong in the same sentence as the words world-class.

Minuty is one of them.

The Provenal icon and perennial Wine Access favorite can be found on the wine lists at top French restaurants around the worldfrom the Ritz in London to Joel Robuchons Atelier in Hong Kong. Its sun-kissed vibrancy, crystal-clear red-fruit purity, and delicate floral complexity define the Ctes de Provence and show why this bottling has long set the standard for ros worldwide.

Over the years, weve enjoyed many white-tablecloth dinners that have been elevated by Minutys salmon-hued ros. But our most memorable experience took place far from the trappings of fine dining, on a rocky outcrop on a beach in the Cte dAzur.

It was in 2004, and we were on a buying trip to the south of France, traveling from Hermitage in the Northern Rhne, through Chteauneuf-du-Pape and down to Provence. On the day before we headed back to Paris, we drove our Peugeot rental to the coast, intent on setting our eyes on the crystalline waters of the Med. A few kilometers from Saint-Tropez, we found a little secluded beach. There was no sign of Brigitte Bardot or Leonardo DiCaprioand that was fine with us. All we needed was the sea and the two chilled bottles of Minuty we had brought for the trip.

That day, the only other people on the beach were two locals diving for sea urchins. With our glasses in hand, we walked to the shoreline to greet them, hoping to get an up-close look at their spiky bounty. Despite our imperfect French, the divers were kind enough to show us. Then, looking at the ros in our glasses, one of the divers asked what we were drinking.

Minuty, of course! we answered.

Both divers smiled, and as if we had passed a test, they invited us over to their spot on the beach where one grabbed a lemon, a few spoons, and a sharp knife from a basket. Being careful of the spikes, our new friend took the knife and went to work. A few minutes later, we were holding a spoon heaped with the fresh sea urchin drizzled with lemon.

Washed down with the Minuty, it was one of the greatest gastronomic experiences of our lives. The intense umami of the sea urchin perfectly balanced by the mouthwatering and bright red-fruit acidity; the Minutys sea-spray salinity and mineral edge melding perfectly with one of the greatest of ocean delicacies; the subtle notes of violet and lavender adding an elegant floral garnish to the entire experience.

Since 1936, when the Matton-Farnet family became owners of the estate, Chteau Minuty has been on a path of excellence. Named one of 23 classified Provence estates in 1955, Minuty paved the way for Provenal ros to become the global phenomenon that it is now.

One sip and youll see why Minuty is a legend. This ros never fails to take us right back to that incredible day on the beach, and a bottle is an invitation to all wine lovers to make their own memories.

Pale ruby, with tangerine overtones. A nose reminiscent of springtime, with tart peach, citrus blossoms, wild strawberry, cut grass, and fresh herbs. Light body on the palate, with an explosion of flavors led by nectarine, watermelon rind, and grapefruit zest, all supported by a touch of herbs and white pepper. Crisp finish with a kiss of acidity. Drink now2026.

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