2019 Clos Cibonne, Cotes de Provence, Tibouren Cuvee Speciale des Vignettes Rose

Clos Cibonne’s Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes is a singular expression of Provençal rosé, rooted in the estate's organically farmed, 60-year-old Tibouren vines on schist soils near Le Pradet, a Cru Classé site cooled by Mediterranean breezes from the Maures mountains. This 90% Tibouren blend undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel before a distinctive 12-month aging under *fleurette* in 120-year-old foudres. The 2019 vintage, marked by a dry, warm summer with crucial cool nights, fostered optimal physiological ripeness and acid retention, resulting in a wine of notable structure and phenolic depth. This particular growing season imbued the cuvée with a round, full-bodied texture and persistent architectural tension, affirming Tibouren's capacity for age-worthy rosé.