This 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.

Clos 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.

The 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.

This is not just rosé, it’s a reminder of what rosé can be.

Why You’ll Love It

• A completely different expression of rosé: savory, textured, and terroir-driven rather than simple and fruity.
• Made from rare Tibouren and aged under flor in old foudres, giving it complexity few rosés can match.
• A true insider bottle that signals serious taste without saying a word.

How To Serve It

• Serve cool, around 45–48°F in white wine stems.
• No need to decant, but it evolves beautifully over the course of a meal.
• Pair with Mediterranean dishes: roast chicken with herbs, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, or olive oil-driven vegetables.
• Drink now or cellar for up to 8–10 years as it develops more savory complexity.