In the heart of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, the House established in Gassin since 1936 signs with Blanc et Or 2024 a luminous interpretation of Provence white. From the IGP Var, this wine speaks to aesthetes seeking a modern, precise expression where natural freshness embraces radiant fruit. Like a brushstroke on a light canvas, each sip reveals a clear aromatic signature, unadorned and intended for dining and conversation. Lovers of weightless tasting will appreciate its uprightness, saline length and the clarity that evokes coastal light. A wine for sharing and exceptionally comfortable to taste, it stands out for the purity of its aromas, the strength of its structure and a delicate tactile sense. The spirit of the South shines through with elegance, in a composition where nothing overwhelms and everything suggests. In short, a high-quality white, ready to accompany precious moments as well as relaxed meals, with the chic restraint that is the hallmark of fine wines.

Blend and winemaking

Blanc et Or 2024 is made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, complementary grape varieties that combine brightness, intensity and texture. Sauvignon Blanc brings tension, aromatic precision and freshness, while Viognier provides charm, breadth and a caressing touch. The IGP Var appellation provides a controlled freedom, allowing a frank personality and perfectly defined fruit to be expressed. Winemaking aims for aromatic purity and a clean palate, with constant attention to ripeness and preserving the fruit expression. The objective is clear: to offer a radiant white, both generous and restrained, that returns Mediterranean generosity while maintaining a thread of freshness. The 2024 vintage, widely regarded as very high quality in Provence, gives the wine a clarity of aromas and a naturally appealing balance, delivering the expected tropical yet balanced profile.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Clear and bright, crystalline, it captures light with liveliness and signals a precise wine. The brilliance immediately suggests a taut palate and a sense of lift, almost airy.
• Nose: Remarkable intensity around a rich aromatic marriage where vibrant citrus, delicate exotic fruits and fine floral touches intertwine. A feeling of clarity and depth, without heaviness, with a refreshing vigour.
• Palate: Bold attack, chiselled freshness and a generous mid-palate. The balance extends into a salivating, clean finish that invites a second glass and makes this wine an ideal partner for elegant gastronomy.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve Blanc et Or 2024 between 10 and 12°C in tulip-shaped white wine glasses to enhance the aromatic range and preserve the wine's freshness. A short rest after opening helps harmonise varietal expressions for a more nuanced reading. This wine can be enjoyed today for its liveliness and hedonistic dimension. Store bottles protected from light, laid on their side, at a stable cool temperature. Its luminous nature and straight framework make it primarily suited to early drinking, when the fruit and brightness are at their peak.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: briny bites, fine fish rillettes, zucchini fritters, herb tartlets. A lively match where the wine stretches savouriness without weighing it down.
• Starters: sea bream carpaccio, lime tuna tartare, delicate ceviche, white asparagus with light mousseline. The aromatic precision highlights delicate textures.
• Main courses: tender herb-roasted poultry, roasted white fish, market vegetable risotto, linguine with clams. Freshness carries the dish and clarifies flavours.
• Cheeses: fresh goat cheeses, mild tomme, young sheep cheese. The wine brightens soft pastes and preserves the dialogue between dairy and herbs.
• Desserts: citrus salad, pineapple carpaccio, thin tart of lightly sweet yellow fruits. A final touch of delicacy and balance.

Occasions

Blanc et Or 2024 is the ideal companion for:

• For a refined aperitif by the sea or on a terrace, when the light fades and conversations linger.
• At a dinner centred on fish and poultry, where purity of aromas and harmony of textures are sought.
• As an elegant gift for a foodie who appreciates fine balance and the art of French living.

Characteristics

• Name: Blanc et Or 2024 - Château Minuty
• Appellation: IGP Var
• Type: White wine
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
• Alcohol level: around 12 to 13% vol
• Aging: careful winemaking preserving the expression of the fruit
• Volume: not specified
• Cellaring: best enjoyed young
• Serving temperature: 10–12°C