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%. — 5 years ago

with Deked1

Ryan Vento

9.2

Excellent Saturday morning breakfast companion. Loads of pear, yeast, and Granny Smith apples. Delicious and light; solid pick. — 8 years ago

with Krystal

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

Michael Piaker

9.2

14 June 2017. Nick & Toni's, East Hampton, NY. — 9 years ago

Nthipi Mthethwa

9.5

Fabulous!! — 9 years ago

Beau Carson

9.3

Lemon, mineral, pear, lemongrass, hay as it opens, and a waxy feel on the tongue with medium plus acidity. Absolutely beautiful. — 9 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.0

Ripe, soft, inviting. — 10 years ago

with Michael and Jon

Matthew Annenberg

9.0

Very nice, medium bodied, drinkable! — 10 years ago

Katherine Guzman

9.9

Wowewewow!!!!! #lifestooshorttodrinkbadwine — 11 years ago

with Julian

Nancy Schnur

9.1

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

Gabriele Bruno

8.9

Nice complex sauvignon expressing tertiary aromas still keeping varietals.
Balanced mouthful and good acidity. Recommended — 5 years ago

Shona Claremont

8.9

Dry. Citrus flavours. Combined really well with Lemongrass in the dish — 8 years ago

Michael Morris

Wine Director The Park Café

9.0

Very solid. Very accurate. Definitely ripe vintage — 8 years ago

Morgan Tingley

9.1

2013 vintage Drinking very nicely right now. Subtle fruit, medium funk. — 8 years ago

Allison

10

Light no oak flavor drink alone, serve with fish — 9 years ago

Lee Lightfoot

9.0

Better as it warmed up — 9 years ago

Evelyn Marin

8.9

Watermelon Jolly Rancher. — 10 years ago

Serge Dore

9.2

That's special! Coming from "les terres blanches" terroir the wine possess minerality, richness and complexity. — 10 years ago

Paul Stefani

9.0

Very aromatic, with dried cranberries and spices. And an amazing finish that goes on and on. — 11 years ago

Julia Weinberg

9.6

More bday goodness. Thanks steve & faith! — 13 years ago

with Steven and Faith

Michael Phillips

9.1

At 16 yrs still going strong. Currents and herbs. Nice wine — 5 years ago

John Bjorklund

9.0

Lovely and smooth garnacha with some fruit, slight acid and pepper. Perfect with a steak and Frank Sinatra. Enjoy! — 7 years ago

Elvis Ha

9.0

Value pick — 8 years ago

Morten Bagai

9.5

I can’t get enough of this — 8 years ago

Rashed Chowdhury

9.1

Never heard of this grape. Very nice heavy body. Apricot? Mandarin? Enjoyed the wine. — 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. — 9 years ago

Nancy Sahyouni

9.4

Lite sötare. — 9 years ago

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

From magnum. #pbfw — 10 years ago

Giuseppe LoCascio

9.3

Not sure if awesome is enough — 10 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.6

Five years cork age on this beauty; glad the decision was taken to drink (now who relies on natural cork); wildly full of pinot noir development; nose heaviness; layers of mature pinot tertiary aromatics; such as herbal oils, deep nuts, mushroom, aged yeast bits too; drunk with raw scallop, celery, fennel shavings, mullet bottarga; dressed with lime, olive oil; Pol brings out the savouriness of the green vegetables; salt of the sea, sweetness of scallop; all veges home grown; palate is full on; powerful, not the massiveness of Winston Churchill but same mould; square wine which hardly tapers in the mouth; the amazing feats of champagne! @polroger #polroger #champagne #1999 #pinot — 11 years ago