Château Minuty, a family story
Minuty, a property built during the reign of Napoleon III
It all begins in1936, whenGabriel Farnetacquired theMinuty Castlebuilt underNapoleon IIIThe day after theWorld War II,Gabriel Farnetreplants the entire vineyard, giving a new lease of life toCastle.1955 remainsan important date, theCastlecounts among the23 Classified Growths of the Côtes de ProvenceThe family legacy begins thanks toMonique Farnet,daughter ofGabrielaccompanied by her husbandEtienne MattonThey took over the estate and reorganized the vineyards, planting traditional Provençal grape varieties, notably Tibouren, Rolle, and Grenache. Generations succeeded one another, and the terroir evolved in a world combining ahistorical know-howand cutting-edge technologies. Today, it's the turn ofJean-Etienne and François Mattonto take over, the grandsons ofGabriel FranetThey contribute to honoring the reputation of theCastleand emphasize the quality of their wines by favoring aplot vinification.
The true Côtes de Provence
Grape varieties exposed to the sun of Saint-Tropez
Ideally located inin the heart of Provenceon clay and mica schist soils, theMinuty Castleproduces great rosé wines made from theking grape varietiesrosé wines: theGrenache and Tibouren. THEMinuty Castlealso offers white wines produced fromrolleSyrah, the emblematic grape variety of the Var region. The red wines are produced from Syrah and Mourvèdre. The estate's wines are sold under various appellations:Château Minuty 281, White and Gold, Pink and Gold, and Red and Goldcategorized under “estate wines"Branded wines," meanwhile, refer to Minuty Prestige and Minuty M, offered under the following brands:3 dressesTo guarantee the quality of the wine, each grape variety is meticulously planted on the plot best suited to its environment. The vineyard benefits from atemperate maritime climate. As a result, the wines are marked by a breath of fresh air accompanied by fruity aromas.
A completely handmade production
A unique respect for the land
From80 years oldMinuty preserves its land with respect for the environment. The vines are treated using...organic and natural materialsin order to enrich its soils and prevent the onset of diseases. TheMinuty Castleadopt aso-called sustainable agricultureby stating that they do not use herbicides or pesticides. Regarding the harvesting method, theThe grape harvest is done entirely by hand.This approach aims to promote and guarantee the quality of the grapes upon entering the vat. Subsequently, astructured winemakingand framed begins and takes the form of various vintages, for the pleasure of all.Minuty Castlemade the choice to produce its wines in the mostgreat respect for the environmentThe result is undeniable: the wines from the estate are authentic and perfectly reflect all the richness of the magnificent terroir that is Provence.
