{"title":"Clos Cibonne","description":"\u003cp\u003eClos Cibonne sits on breezy hills above the Mediterranean near Toulon, within the elite Côtes de Provence crus classés, a designation earned over 70 years ago and held by only a handful of estates. Here, fifth-generation winemaker Olivier Deforges farms just a small team and works almost entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-clos-cibonne-c-tes-de-provence-ros-traditionsomm2604-cci24ros-750","title":"2024 Clos Cibonne, Côtes de Provence Rosé \"Tradition\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle that quietly signals you know exactly what you’re doing. There is simply no other rosé in the world like Clos Cibonne, and once you’ve had it, it’s hard to go back. Built on the rare, windswept Tibouren grape, this is not your typical poolside Provence—it’s something far more textural, savory, and deeply expressive of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos Cibonne sits on breezy hills above the Mediterranean near Toulon, within the elite Côtes de Provence crus classés, a designation earned over 70 years ago and held by only a handful of estates. Here, fifth-generation winemaker Olivier Deforges farms just a small team and works almost entirely by hand, crafting this cuvée from roughly 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. What truly sets it apart is the élevage: the wine is aged in century-old foudres under a veil of flor, a technique more commonly associated with the Jura or Jerez. The result is a rosé with real dimension—one that carries the imprint of sea air, sun, and soil in a way that feels almost transportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage leans into everything that makes this wine singular. Aromas of citrus peel, wild strawberry, and dried herbs give way to a palate that is at once lifted and grounded, with a subtle savory edge, a touch of salinity, and a long, mineral-driven finish. There is fruit here, but it’s never the point. This is about texture, energy, and a kind of quiet complexity that unfolds over the course of a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just rosé, it’s a reminder of what rosé can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA completely different expression of rosé: savory, textured, and terroir-driven rather than simple and fruity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from rare Tibouren and aged under flor in old foudres, giving it complexity few rosés can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true insider bottle that signals serious taste without saying a word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe cool, around 45–48°F in white wine stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need to decant, but it evolves beautifully over the course of a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Mediterranean dishes: roast chicken with herbs, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, or olive oil-driven vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink now or cellar for up to 8–10 years as it develops more savory complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/ClosCibonne_bottles3.jpg?v=1777095962\" alt=\"Clos Cibonne\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45422767505462,"sku":"SOMM2604-CCI24ROS-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024ClosCibonne_CotesdeProvenceRoseTradition.png?v=1776880437"},{"product_id":"2024-clos-cibonne-tibouren-rose-cuvee-speciale-des-vignettes","title":"2024 Clos Cibonne, Tibouren Rose \"Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sip of Clos Cibonne rosé is a step back in time 120 years. This vineyard is one of 18 Crus Classés of Côtes de Provence, from a family that played a role in creating the Côtes de Provence AOC in 1973. On windy bluffs overlooking Toulon, near Bandol, fifth-generation winemaker Olivier Deforges and only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e other employee craft this wine from 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. They raise the wine in 120+ year old \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efoudres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under flor, as is done in the Jura and Jerez, imparting savory, exotic aromas and transmitting the sea breeze that the thin-skinned Tibouren requires to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCuvée Spéciale des Vignettes comes from Clos Cibonne’s oldest Tibouren vines, a precious 60+ year old-vine selection that captures the grape at its most concentrated and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eInimitable goût de terroir: sea breeze, garrigue, citrus peel, and a faint nutty savoriness in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMuch more profound and layered than your typical Provençal rosé, real texture and presence on the palate. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOld-vine Tibouren gives it a serious collector’s edge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBuilt to age, this wine can cellar beautifully for the several years.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eChill, but don’t overchill: around 46°F to 50°F is ideal to let the aromatics and texture open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eServe in white wine stems, or even Burgundy stems if you want the fullest expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePair alongside roast chicken with olives and herbs, grilled salmon with fennel, bouillabaisse, or pan-seared rouget with lemon and parsley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/clos_cibonne.jpg?v=1777095912\" alt=\"Clos Cibonne, Tibouren Rose\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46886098337846,"sku":"SOMM2607-CCI24CDP-750","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024ClosCibonne_TibourenRoseCuveeSpecialedesVignettes.png?v=1784062781"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/clos_cibonne.jpg?v=1790277646","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/clos-cibonne.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}