France | Provence | Clos Cibonne | Cuvée Tradition Rosé

Cuvée Tradition Rosé

Varietals
90% Tibouren, 10% Grenache

Notes
VINEYARD: From the Le Pradet Vineyard located 50m above sea level. The estate’s 15 hectares of vineyards are located a mere 800 meters from the coast and are surrounded by hillsides in the base of a bowl that faces the sea. This topography creates air circulation that allows for perfect maturation of the grapes and helps to reduce vintage variation. The age of the vines is at least 30 years old, and they are planted over schist soil. The heart of Clos Cibonne is Tibouren. The Roux family are great fans of this native varietal and believed it to be the ideal grape for the region. As part of the es-tate’s revitalization in the 1930s, André Roux replaced all of the estate’s Mourvèdre with Tibouren. Clos Cibonne soon became synonymous with Tibouren and received special permission from the A.O.C. to list the grape on its labels.

VINIFICATION: After fermentation the wine is aged on the lees under "fleurette" for 1 year in 100-year-old foudres. Organic practices are carried on throughout.

TASTING NOTES: This distinctive, classic rosé is a wine destined for the food of Provence. Full of savory and saline flavors.

PRESS/REVIEWS: 95/100 Panel Tasting of Elizabeth Gabay, MW; Joanna Simon; Rod Smith, MW (DECANTER, 8/2020)