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Rose dry
Rosé Wine – 90 % ‘Tibouren’, 10 % ‘Grenache’
Cuvée Marius is the most refined and cellar-worthy rosé expression from Clos Cibonne — a Cru Classé estate that has redefined what Provence rosé can be. Crafted from over 60-year-old organically farmed ‘Tibouren’ vines and vinified with Burgundian sensibility, this is a rosé of rare depth, structure, and aging potential.
In the glass, the wine reveals a pale copper-pink hue and offers a sophisticated aromatic profile of dried citrus, candied stone fruit, white flowers, wild herbs, and delicate spice. Subtle oxidative notes and a distinct salinity echo its maritime origins, while the palate is textured, mineral, and long-lasting, with a precise, gastronomic finish.
Grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning and fermented with native yeasts in new 2,600 L oak foudres. The wine then undergoes an extended 24-month aging on fine lees, with bâtonnage during the first six months to build texture and complexity. It is bottled unfiltered and rests a minimum of one year before release.
This is a rosé to decant, to pair, and to age — a benchmark cuvée that blurs the lines between rosé and fine white wine, offering exceptional character and longevity.
Serve at 10–12 °C. This elegant rosé pairs beautifully with grilled calamari with garlic and parsley, veal carpaccio with olive oil and capers, or aged goat cheese
Clos Cibonne is a historic Côtes de Provence Cru Classé estate located in Le Pradet, near Toulon. The domaine is distinguished by its commitment to preserving the rare Provençal grape variety Tibouren, which has become the cornerstone of its identity. Unlike most contemporary Provence rosé producers, Clos Cibonne focuses on structured, age-worthy rosé wines where terroir, texture, and gastronomic versatility are as important as freshness.
The estate's history dates back to the 18th century and is closely linked to Jean-Baptiste de Cibon, a captain in the French Royal Navy. Following the French Revolution, the property came into the hands of the Roux family, who played a key role in preserving and promoting the Tibouren grape. In the early 20th century, André Roux made the strategic decision to focus on this historic Provençal variety, a commitment that contributed to the estate being awarded Cru Classé status in 1955.
Today, Clos Cibonne continues the family's legacy while farming its vineyards according to organic principles. Particular attention is given to soil health, the preservation of old vines, and expressing the authentic character of the estate's terroir.
The hallmark of the estate is Tibouren, a rare Provençal grape variety that gives the wines their distinctive aromatic profile and structural depth.
Clos Cibonne rosés are aged in large oak foudres, while some cuvées spend an extended period under a natural yeast veil (voile). This traditional method adds texture, subtle oxidative complexity, and exceptional ageing potential.
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The Clos Cibonne vineyards are located near the Mediterranean Sea on the slopes of the Colle Noire massif. The terroir is defined by a combination of clay, limestone, schist, and other geological formations, while the maritime climate helps preserve freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic precision.
Old Tibouren vines provide additional concentration and complexity, making this variety the defining feature that distinguishes Clos Cibonne from other Provence producers.
Clos Cibonne wines are crafted for evolution rather than immediate consumption. Thanks to ageing in large foudres and the natural structure provided by Tibouren, the finest cuvées can develop for more than a decade, gradually revealing notes of nuts, dried fruit, spice, and a richer, creamier texture.
