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: Rosé

This historical pink wine is an artisanal blend of ninety percent tibouren and ten percent grenache grown near the Mediterranean coast in Provence. The estate manages its mature vineyards organically, utilizing native wild yeasts for a completely spontaneous fermentation in neutral vessels. Crucially, the wine ages on its fine fermentation lees for twelve months inside one-hundred-year-old oak foudres. This traditional aging method allows a natural film of fleurette yeast to develop, building texture without modern wood dominance.

It pours a pale copper-orange hue, releasing complex aromas of dried red fruits, wild strawberries, and fresh Provençal herbs. A medium-bodied frame balances a savory, slightly waxy mouthfeel with a sharp line of natural acidity. Clean flavors of red currant interweave with a distinct vein of maritime salinity that reflects the nearby sea. The fine-grained texture builds a solid structural core across mid-palate. It finishes long and dry, leaving a lingering mineral trace.

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.