Château Minuty, an emblematic vineyard in Provence
Just 2.2 km from our campsite in Saint-Tropez in the Var, or 3 minutes by car, Château Minuty is one of Provence’s leading wine estates.
Established in Gassin on the Saint-Tropez peninsula since the 1930s, this estate has grown while retaining its identity.
Known the world over, Château Minuty‘s wines, and particularly its rosés, reflect the richness of the Provencal terroir. A visit to the estate allows you to learn more about its history, vineyards and vintages, while enjoying the magnificent setting just a stone’s throw from the campsite.
Key points to remember
- Château Minuty, an emblematic wine estate in Provence
- Founded in 1936 and classified Cru Classé since 1955
- Rosés, whites and reds appreciated in over 100 countries
- A vineyard to discover with tours and tastings all year round
- Only 2.2 km from Camping La Rouillère, or 3 minutes by car
The history of Château Minuty
Château Minuty was born in 1936, when Gabriel Farnet bought a 17-hectare vineyard on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. After the war, he replanted the abandoned vines and began producing red and rosé wines. In 1955, Château Minuty became one of 23 estates classified as Cru Classé des Côtes de Provence.
In the 1960s, his daughter Monique and her husband Étienne Matton restructured the vineyard and renovated the buildings. They introduced typical grape varieties such as Tibouren and Rolle, and created the famous “corseted flute” bottle, now emblematic.
Their work is continued by their sons, Jean-Etienne and François Matton, who develop Château Minuty‘s signature pale, elegant rosés, now recognized in over 100 countries. Since 2012, the estate has been opening up to visitors, and in 2023, Château Minuty will join the LVMH group.
A terroir in the heart of Provence
Château Minuty enjoys an ideal setting on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. The Mediterranean climate, with plenty of sunshine and the influence of the sea, produces ripe, well-balanced grapes.
Soils of schist, limestone and clay give grape varieties such as Grenache, Tibouren and Rolle their character and aromatic diversity. It’s this blend of climate and soils that makes the renowned quality of Château Minuty wines.
The estate works with limited yields and respectful vineyard practices to preserve its environment. Thanks to this terroir, Château Minuty produces wines that are fresh, precise and representative of Provence.
Château Minuty’s expertise
Château Minuty combines tradition and innovation to produce quality wines while respecting the environment. Since its creation in 1936, the estate has never used herbicides, preferring organic soil improvers. Since 2019, it has been certified High Environmental Value, with a level 4 obtained in 2025, and 15 hectares are now in Organic Agriculture.
Harvesting remains 100% manual, guaranteeing the integrity of the grapes. The estate also maintains its soils with plant cover and grazes sheep to preserve biodiversity.
Faced with climate change, Château Minuty is investing in research: selection of suitable grape varieties, precision irrigation and connected weather monitoring. This approach demonstrates our determination to ensure the quality of our wines for the future.
Château Minuty wines
Château Minuty is best known for its rosés, emblems of Provence. Of these, Minuty M Rosé, fresh and light, is the most accessible, while Prestige Rosé and Rosé et Or offer more complexity. At the top, Château Minuty 281 stands out as an exceptional cuvée, elegant and refined.
The estate also produces some very fine whites, such as Blanc et Or and Prestige Blanc, which showcase the Rolle grape, typical of the region.
Last but not least, Château Minuty has not forgotten its reds, with cuvées such as Gabriel, Rouge et Or and Prestige Rouge, which express the power and finesse of Grenache and Syrah grapes.
With these different ranges, Château Minuty offers wines to suit every occasion, from the most convivial to the most prestigious.
Visit Château Minuty
Château Minuty welcomes visitors all year round to its cellar in the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
The tour explains the history of the estate, its know-how and its flagship cuvées.
Depending on your preferences, you can discover the vineyard on your own with a free audio guide, or enjoy a guided tasting of several emblematic wines, led by wine enthusiasts.
The experience is designed to be accessible to all, whether it’s a first discovery or a more in-depth visit.
Practical information
To prepare for your visit to Château Minuty, here’s some essential information to remember. The estate is easily accessible from our campsite near Gassin, and offers flexible opening hours and a variety of tasting options.
- Address: Château Minuty, 2491 Route de la Berle, 83580 Gassin
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm; Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm.
- Prices: free self-guided tour; “L’essentiel” tasting for €5/person (free for purchases over €30).
- Booking: not compulsory for individuals, recommended for groups
Distance from La Rouillère Campsite: 2.2 km – about 3 minutes by car
Our mobile home rentals in the Var are the ideal starting point for visiting Château Minuty and taking full advantage of this emblematic Provence vineyard.
