Chateau Minuty, Cotes de Provence (France) “Cuvee Prestige” 2004

($30, Romano Brands): Château Minuty, one of the cru classé of the Côtes de Provence, is rightly known for its vibrant and stylish Rosé. But they make red wine, an easy drinking one and this, their Prestige bottling made entirely from Mourvedre. Thick, ripe and intense, it is layered and powerful but amazingly supple without astringent tannins. Not a summer sipping wine; pull the cork this fall as the temperature drops. 90 Michael Apstein Sep 5, 2006