COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tibouren, Grenache
PRODUCER
Clos Cibonne
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clos Cibonne Cuvée Spéciale Tibouren is a red wine from the AOP Côtes de Provence, Cru Classé. Produced by Clos Cibonne, a historic estate owned by the Roux family since 1793, it prominently features the rare Tibouren grape alongside Grenache. The vineyards, located at 50 meters elevation overlooking the sea, are characterized by calcareous clay soil. Clos Cibonne is distinguished as the sole Cru Classé estate with special permission to name the Tibouren grape on its label, highlighting the variety's importance to the estate's identity and the region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos Cibonne is the only Cru Classé estate allowed to list Tibouren on its label.
Fact 02
Tibouren is an ancient grape variety with deep roots in Provence.
Fact 03
The estate has been owned by the Roux family since 1793.
Fact 04
Vineyards are situated at an elevation of 50m, overlooking the sea.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Clos Cibonne Cuvée Spéciale Tibouren involves hand-harvesting grapes early in the morning. The grapes are 100% de-stemmed before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel vats with native yeasts at controlled temperatures. Maceration lasts for ten days, with twice-daily pump-overs to aid extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 4 to 6 months in foudres, large wooden vats, before bottling.
