Clos cibonne Cotes de Provence Rose Tradition 2023

Clos cibonne Cotes de Provence Rose Tradition 2023

Clos Cibonne
$39.00

Grape: Tibouren Grenache
Vintage: 2023
Type: Rose

An iconic wine from a historical property, this is as delicious as it is complex, serious, and age-worthy. This iconic rosé has a lovely texture and savory herb notes as well as with dried reds fruits and a hint of the nearby sea. A blend of 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache, fermented with native yeasts and aged sur lie in 100 year old foudre for at least 12 months before bottling. 

Unlike many modern Provençal producers, Clos Cibonne is renowned for crafting complex, age-worthy rosé wines from the rare, indigenous Tibouren grape. In the 1930s, winemaker André Roux committed to the difficult but expressive Tibouren grape, which now forms the basis for their flagship rosé. The thin-skinned, ancient grape is particularly well-suited to the winery's coastal microclimate. The estate's dedication to quality was recognized in 1955 when it was classified as one of the 18 Cru Classé estates in Provence. Fifth-generation winemaker Olivier Deforges is now leading the winery toward organic viticulture to ensure the health and expression of their unique terroir.