Côtes de Provence Clos Cibonne Tibouren 2017
13.5%
1.5L
Intensity
This 100% Tibouren – the obscure, traditional Provencal grape variety – wears a pale salmon-pink colour, tinged with orange reflections. An intensely fruity nose leads into a heady palate with lots of minerality and fruit. Brilliant food pairing versatility.
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Côtes de Provence Clos Cibonne Tibouren 2017
The wine
This is a fantastic food friendly rosé, produced almost exclusively from Tibouren grapes, with a hint of Grenache. Its orange hue delivers warm, velvety spiced notes with a heady, mineral structure. This cuvée is matured for between 12–18 months in hundred-year-old tuns. It pairs perfectly alongside red mullet or lamb curry.
About the Producer Clos Cibonne
Domaine Clos Cibonne is ideally situated between Toulon and Hyères in the commune of Pradet, near the cape of Carqueiranne and perched on the rolling hills of Colle Noire, which rise above the red rock cliffs falling into the turquoise Mediterranean. The domaine bears the namesake of former owner, Jean-Baptiste de Cibon. The estate was sold after his death in 1797 to ancestors of the Roux family whose successive generations have lived and worked on this property ever since. In the 1930s the estate was converted exclusively to winegrowing, under the command of André Roux who foresaw the immense success of Provencal rosé. Roux was a pioneering winegrower, choosing to cultivate the original and little-known variety of Tibouren. He removed five hectares of old vines, jealously preserving a few old specimens of this varietal whose grafts have enabled the gradual replanting of the whole vineyard, though he added some Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah to qualify for the Côtes de Provence appellation. Although we may find some Tibouren in other Provencal wines today, Clos Cibonne remains the principal ambassador of this varietal in France and, no doubt, the world!
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservations: 2 Marked labels, 2 Highly worn labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Provence
Appellation: Côtes de Provence
Vintage: 2017
Colour: rosé
Service temperature: 11°
Intensity: leaves you wanting more
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine