Clos Cibonne - Côtes de Provence - Cuvée Spéciale Tibouren - Rouge - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 red Côtes de Provence Cuvée Spéciale Tibouren offers expressive, floral fruity aromas, between peony and rose, tinged with spice and cherry, and traces the contours of a true Mediterranean wine. The substance is tasty, delicate and very fine: in short, unprecedented class! A wine to be enjoyed in a while, or decanted with southern cuisine, such as red mullet or lamb chops.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, grapes harvested when ripe, 100% de-stemmed, vinified in stainless steel vats, temperature-controlled, pumping over twice daily, aged 4 to 6 months in tuns.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Brilliant ruby.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic bouquet with floral flavors of peony and rose mingling with spicy notes and red fruits.

Palate:

A beautiful expression of fruit supported by a delicate, flavorful texture.

Temperature:

Decant before serving, between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Provençal chicken, red mullet, Espelette pepper terrine, roast veal, vegetable stuffing.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Clos Cibonne, with its undeniable and unmatched charm and a star in the RVF Guide, is a staple of Provence. This historically significant estate, certified in organic farming and nestled by the sea, benefits from a unique terroir where the Tibouren grape variety truly shines. This old, endemic variety, found nowhere else, produces highly original wines that underscore the region's vast potential, lovingly preserved and promoted globally by Brigitte and Claude Deforges.

Especially noteworthy are their rosés, which stand out from their counterparts with their body, depth, and subtlety, striking a balance between Provençal heritage and modernity. The reds also showcase a similar level of refinement and stylistic originality.