Clos Cibonne Côtes de Provence Tibouren Rosé 'Tentations' 2023
Clos Cibonne
Clos Cibonne is best known for its singular Tibouren rosés, but this white bottling from their maritime vineyards deserves attention on its own merits. The salt-tinged minerality and restrained fruit profile make it a natural companion for seafood, while the textural finesse shows careful winemaking. A coastal white in the truest sense.
Nose
Citrus blossom and white peach open gently, with green apple and a subtle herbal quality — thyme and anise. A faint honeyed note adds warmth without sweetness.
Palate
Light-bodied and refreshing with crisp acidity. Green apple and gooseberry dominate, joined by a saline minerality that speaks to the vineyard's proximity to the Mediterranean. A light floral lift of rose petal at mid-palate adds delicacy.
Finish
Clean and brisk, with lingering citrus and a dry, mineral close.
- Varietal
- Rolle (Vermentino)
- Blend
- Rolle (Vermentino), Ugni Blanc
- Vineyards
- Coastal vineyards near Pradet, sandy clay soils
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled branzino with fennel and lemon
Produced at the Roux family's Clos Cibonne estate near Pradet on the Provence coast, where vines grow on sandy clay soils mere kilometers from the Mediterranean and the mistral shapes every vintage.
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