Clos Cibonne

...alongside her husband Claude Desforges, and now their son Olivier. Clos Cibonne is particularly renowned for its wines made from Tibouren, a little-known local grape variety that had almost disappeared from Provence after the phylloxera epidemic. In the 1930s, André Roux found a few vines of this rare variety and developed it through massal selection over the years, enabling Clos Cibonne to excel in the production of Tibouren-based Provence red wines and Provence rosé wines. The depth and gentle maritime salinity of Tibouren particularly distinguish the wines of Domaine Clos Cibonne. Rosés dominate production. Salmon-orange in color, with deliciously spicy notes, they are exceptional wines for the table, especially with Mediterranean cuisine. Clos Cibonne Prestige rosé, « cuvée Caroline », is made from 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. Carefully aged in new 300-liter barrels, it offers a delicate nose of roasted red fruit, candied citrus and spices, accompanied by a pleasant exotic touch. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, it develops a notably fresh vinous character. This superb food-friendly rosé also offers a lovely, lingering fruit finish. Unlike most rosés, it can be cellared for three to six years, during which it will gain even greater fullness. Its breadth and finesse make it a truly exceptional wine. The simpler « Tentations » rosé is a blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 15% Syrah and 15% Tibouren. Its nose is delicate and restrained, with peach, apricot and spice notes. Less complex and less persistent on the palate, it makes an excellent rosé to start a meal. The « Château Cibon Marius » rosé cuvée has an onion-skin color with copper and amber highlights. Its highly complex nose combines aromas of lily, lemon, pear, orange, almond, nutmeg and clove. On the palate, this characterful wine shows the same enticing, persistent aromas, with a very long, exotic finish of honey and gingerbread, along with subtle buttery, woody and spicy notes. A fine wine made for the table. The red Clos Cibonne « Tradition » Tibouren cuvée is relatively recent, its first vintage dating from 2009. Made from 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache, it has a brilliant ruby color and a generous nose of red fruit and spices. Silky, elegant and refined on the palate, it pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. Discover the renowned Tibouren grape in the wines of Clos Cibonne—they are sure to win you over.

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