Clos Cibonne - Côtes de Provence - Tradition - Rosé - 2022

Wine:

With its beautiful copper and ochre highlights, the 2022 Côtes de Provence Tradition Rosé is a very pure rosé that combines subtlety and density with notes of fresh fruit, particularly pit fruit and cherry, with a touch of blood orange. It's a wine of great character, with great aromatic depth, fleshiness, substance and freshness. A rosé that stands out in the world of Provence!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, from Tibouren plots averaging 20 years old, harvested early in the morning when ripe, selectively sorted, grapes de-stemmed, pressed directly into stainless steel vats and chilled, fermented for around ten days, aged for at least 12 months in old oak tuns over 100 years old.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Light orange with coppery highlights.

Nose:

A nose marked by flavors of fresh fruit, stone fruit and a touch of blood orange.

Palate:

With great aromatic depth, this full-bodied, characterful cuvée reveals plenty of freshness and minerality.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif with slices of pata negra, Iberian ham. It's a rosé for meals, especially with Mediterranean cuisine, to pair with meats and fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

Awarded 1 star by the RVF Guide, Clos Cibonne remains an undeniable and unmatched gem of Provence. This historic estate, nestled by the sea and certified organic, thrives on a unique terroir where the Tibouren grape truly shines. An ancient, local variety found nowhere else, Tibouren produces highly distinctive wines that showcase the region’s great potential.

The rosés, in particular, stand out from the rest with their texture, depth, and subtlety, striking a perfect balance between Provençal tradition and modernity. The reds are equally impressive, offering the same level of refinement and distinctive style.