2020 Clos Cibonne, Cotes de Provence, Tibouren Cuvee Prestige Caroline Rose

The 2020 Clos Cibonne Cuvée Prestige Caroline represents a defining expression of Tibouren, championed by this historic Cru Classé estate and farmed in their certified organic vineyards where over 40-year-old goblet-trained vines yield concentrated fruit. Situated in Le Pradet, the unique terroir of calcareous clay and schist, cooled by Mediterranean breezes and ventilated by the Maures mountains, provides ideal conditions for this demanding grape. Following a wet spring, the 2020 vintage experienced a hot, dry summer that accelerated phenolic development, yet crucial cool nights preserved vital acidity. This exacting balance of vintage conditions, combined with precise barrel fermentation and extended aging on fine lees for 8-10 months, imparts a rosé of significant structural integrity. The result is a wine with a taut mineral core, persistent acidity, and a refined textural density that promises longevity.