Vanessa

8.9

When the weather is in the 80s, an aquatic happy hour is in order!

We’re excited to try this rosé, made primarily from the Tibouren grape, coming from the Côtes de Provence AOC of France.

Clos Cibonne has been in the loving hands of the Roux family since 1793. Due to the hard work and dedication of this family, the vineyard from which this wine comes was among the 18 designated “Cru Classés” in the Côtes de Provence 1950 classification, an indication of its quality. You may attribute Tibouren’s inclusion in the list of legally-permissible varieties in the Côtes de Provence AOC to the Roux family, as well.

This rosé is 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. It was made by direct press, giving it a paler hue, fermented in stainless steel, and aged biologically for 12 months in large, 100-year-old oak foudres under a thin layer of yeast (known as a “fleurette”), a process similar to that used to create Fino Sherry in Spain (where the “fleurette” is called the “flor”).

The result is a crisp, elegant expression with delicate lemon, gooseberry, white peach, chamomile, blanched almond, and clay notes. It also has a savory element that I’m having a hard time putting my finger on, perhaps it’s soft white cheese, along with great structure and texture.

Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cru Classé, Côtes de Provence, Vintage 2018, ABV 13.5%. — 4 years ago

with Deked1

John Bjorklund

9.0

Lovely and smooth garnacha with some fruit, slight acid and pepper. Perfect with a steak and Frank Sinatra. Enjoy! — 6 years ago

Richard Fairclough

9.0

Frutado bem leve — 7 years ago

Kathryn Flett

8.9

A nice light red for summer. — 8 years ago

Larry Ostrowsky

8.9

Sitting on the lanai in Grand Cayman sipping the wine 2012 one of the more reasonable wines for sale here. Going down very easy lightly peppered with plum and blueberry fruit taste possibly coffee. The color is dark and the aroma is as it tastes with pepper and dark fruit. — 8 years ago

Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

9.1

Exceptional Rose under flor for one year — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Consistent notes from February 2019. Molasses Caramel etc and ultra smooth. A top quality rum from Nicaragua. Great minerality from all the old lava flows in that country where the sugar cane grows. 18 years old. — 5 years ago

Eric Kememes

9.1

Tasting at SR — 5 years ago

James Haskins

9.3

Lovely smooth taste! One of the best Pinot Noirs I have enjoyed ! — 5 years ago

Elvis Ha

9.0

Value pick — 7 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.1

Never heard of this grape. Very nice heavy body. Apricot? Mandarin? Enjoyed the wine. — 8 years ago

Julie Hamberg

9.0

On the sweeter side, a great screened in porch sipper. — 8 years ago

Linda Nguyen

9.0

Slight oak taste. Good with chicken. With Anthony 8/28/16 — 9 years ago

Nick Arensdorf

8.9

Bright berries with cherry, hint of vanilla and oak notes. Call me crazy but getting some subtle black pepper. Medium tannin and acidity. Pleasant. — 5 years ago

Nancy Schnur

9.1

Not sure where it was purchased or the price — 5 years ago

AnneMarie Girard

9.0

Love this wine. Fruity. Rosso Wine shop — 5 years ago

Tony Bubbles

9.1

This is a winner thx @Josh Orr — 7 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

8.9

December 22, 2017
Montsant blend. 60% Grenache, 35% Carignan, 2% merlot, 2% Syrah, and1% Ull de Llebre (whatever that is!). Medium to full bodied. Cherry and earth. Nice balanced Grenache blend. At this price a great everyday wine. — 8 years ago

Steve Shaffer

9.0

Melon guava nose, musky melon, nutty, chalky on palate. Melon rind finish.
— 8 years ago

with Molly, Alisha and 2 others

Pere Carles Subira

9.1

Great. The grapes are monastrell and macabeu — 9 years ago