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Rose dry
Rosé Wine – 90% Tibouren, 10% Grenache
Clos Cibonne Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes is an exceptional rosé that embodies the timeless spirit of Provence and the mastery of one of its most historic estates. Made from the estate’s oldest ‘Tibouren’ vines — more than sixty years old — it captures remarkable depth, salinity, and structure rarely found in rosé.
The nose is complex and refined, revealing notes of candied citrus peel, sun-dried apricot, herbs of the garrigue, sea spray, and gentle spice. On the palate, the wine is layered and textural, combining savory minerality, subtle oxidative nuances, and an elegant, lingering finish that reflects its maritime terroir.
Clos Cibonne ranks among the only eighteen Cru Classé estates in Provence. Its vineyards lie between the Maures mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, benefitting from clay-limestone soils and steady sea breezes that preserve natural freshness. The estate’s signature grape, Tibouren, lends the wine its distinctive aromatic character and age-worthy complexity.
Grapes are hand-harvested at dawn to maintain purity and balance. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, followed by twelve months of aging sous voile — beneath a thin veil of yeast — in century-old oak foudres, giving the wine its unique texture and depth.
Serve at 10–12 °C. This refined rosé complements tuna tartare with sesame oil, roasted duck with dried fruit, or mature Comté 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.
