COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tibouren, Grenache
PRODUCER
Clos Cibonne
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cuvée des Vignettes from Clos Cibonne is a rosé wine from the Côtes de Provence region of France. The estate, a Cru Classé, is renowned for its commitment to the Tibouren grape, an ancient variety that was nearly lost. The Cuvée des Vignettes is sourced from the estate's oldest vineyard plots, with vines dating back to the mid-1950s. The vineyard's location by the sea on the Maures Mountains, with its salty, clayey soil and maritime influence, contributes to the wine's distinctive character. A unique aspect of Clos Cibonne's winemaking is the aging process, which involves maturation in hundred-year-old casks under a veil of yeast, a technique that imparts complexity and allows the wine to age gracefully.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos Cibonne champions Tibouren, an ancient grape variety almost extinct.
Fact 02
Wines age under a veil of yeast, similar to Sherry.
Fact 03
The Cuvée des Vignettes comes from the estate's oldest vines, planted in the 1950s.
Fact 04
The estate is a Cru Classé in Côtes de Provence.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cuvée des Vignettes begins with the direct pressing of the grapes into stainless steel vats. Fermentation is initiated and controlled with refrigeration, lasting for about ten days. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of twelve months in hundred-year-old casks, known as foudres. A notable technique employed during this aging period is the development of a veil of yeast, or 'fleurette,' on the wine's surface, which is a characteristic of wines like Sherry. The grapes are harvested when they reach a balanced ripeness, with selective sorting and morning harvests being integral to maintaining fruit quality.
