Clos Cibonne Cotes de Provence Cuvee 'Tradition' Rose 2023 750 ML

This classic bottle on your table instantly indicates fine wine street cred. There’s simply no other rosé in the world like it. Tibouren is a viticultural treasure of Provence: a transportative grape that transmits the aromas of her herbaceous hillside and converts her intense sunshine into lip smacking, palate-staining fruit quite like it. Clos Cibonne is hands down the best and most famous Tibouren rosé, from one of Côtes de Provence’s 18 crus classés, and a mark of quality for 70 years.  A 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 one other employee craft this wine from 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. They raise the wine in 120+ year old foudres under flor, as is done in the Jura and Jerez, imparting savory, exotic aromas and t