This wine is made from the most historic part of the Clos Cibonne property. 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache - this is how rosé was made in the region 100 years ago, before modernisation occurred. After fermentation the wine is aged on the lees under fleurette for 1 year in 100-year-old foudres (5000 litres).
Aromas of tonka beans, spices, vanilla, grapefruit, red berries, iodine and spring flowers preface the 2022 Cotes de Provence Rose Cuvee Speciale des Vignettes from Clos Cibonne, a rosé from Provence crafted with a dominant proportion of Tibouren. Medium to full-bodied, round and sappy, it’s well structured with a phenolic, gastronomic bitterness, a fleshy core of fruit and a long, penetrating, iodine-tinged finish.Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate 93 Points
Crafted predominantly from the rare Tibouren grape, with a small proportion of Grenache, the 2024 release continues the estate’s signature style: structured, textural rosé elevated well beyond typical seasonal drinking. The wine is partially aged in old oak foudres under flor, lending a savory complexity, subtle saline character, and notable aging potential.This wine is made from the most historic part of the Clos Cibonne property. 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache - this is how rosé w
