Clos Cibonne Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes Rosé 2023

The most original and exciting rosé of Provence. Born on the schist slopes of the Massif des Maures, just 800 meters from the Mediterranean, this singular wine is produced from the ancestral Tibouren grape, organically cultivated by the Roux family for nearly 230 years at the historic Clos Cibonne estate. Aged for 12 months in century-old vats under a veil of yeasts (sous voile), the Cuvée des Vignettes offers a complex, profound style entirely unlike the norm. A rosé with the soul of a saline white wine and remarkable longevity — to cellar or to serve with refinement.

Composition and Viticulture

Grape varieties: 90% Tibouren, 10% Grenache
Viticulture: Certified organic farming (AB – Agriculture Biologique), manual soil work
Vine age: Over 60 years
Location: Slopes of the Massif des Maures, 800 meters from the sea
Soils: Schist
Harvest: Manual

Vinification and Aging

Rosé from rapid direct pressing, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts.

Élevage: 12 months in vats (foudres) over 100 years old, with the natural formation of a yeast veil (“fleurette”), similar to wines from Jerez or the Jura.

Tasting Notes

A serious, saline rosé. Complex aromatics with notes of orange blossom, grapefruit peel, iodized salinity, and dried herbs. On the palate, the texture reveals elegance, tension, and depth, with a persistent, dry finish. A rosé for aging, which evolves nobly over several years.

Technical Information

Type: Rosé Wine
Country: France
Region: Provence
Appellation: Côtes de Provence
Production: Limited
Certification: Organic farming (AB)
Bottled at: Clos Cibonne estate
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.

Suggested Pairings

Ideal with Mediterranean dishes, grilled fish, octopus à lagareiro, goat cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own in moments of contemplation. Also excellent with more structured vegetable- or mushroom-based dishes.