Pingus, named after childhood nickname, deep Ruby with concentrated dark fruit aromas and gently smoky notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and plum, licorice, sweet vanilla spice, well balanced, fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with slight oaky tones. Very Nice! — 6 months ago
When the weather is in the 80s, an aquatic happy hour is in order!
We’re excited to try this rosé, made primarily from the Tibouren grape, coming from the Côtes de Provence AOC of France.
Clos Cibonne has been in the loving hands of the Roux family since 1793. Due to the hard work and dedication of this family, the vineyard from which this wine comes was among the 18 designated “Cru Classés” in the Côtes de Provence 1950 classification, an indication of its quality. You may attribute Tibouren’s inclusion in the list of legally-permissible varieties in the Côtes de Provence AOC to the Roux family, as well.
This rosé is 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache. It was made by direct press, giving it a paler hue, fermented in stainless steel, and aged biologically for 12 months in large, 100-year-old oak foudres under a thin layer of yeast (known as a “fleurette”), a process similar to that used to create Fino Sherry in Spain (where the “fleurette” is called the “flor”).
The result is a crisp, elegant expression with delicate lemon, gooseberry, white peach, chamomile, blanched almond, and clay notes. It also has a savory element that I’m having a hard time putting my finger on, perhaps it’s soft white cheese, along with great structure and texture.
Clos Cibonne, Tibouren, Cru Classé, Côtes de Provence, Vintage 2018, ABV 13.5%. — 5 years ago

Very drinkable. Enjoyable w/ or w/o food. Had once w/ jamon & once w/ tomato/waterlemon salad. Snacking while drinking. Tastes of light skinned fruits. Cherries/strawberries. Smells earthy. — 7 years ago
Full bodied. Great value. — 8 years ago
Slightly chill before drinking. Floral, blackberry and spice. Some tannin. Medium bodied. Acid. Good summer red option or lunch/brunch. Paired well with aged cheeses, blackberries. Winner of tonight’s tasting. — 3 months ago
Best grocery store wine I’ve had since moving here. Maybe it’s this vintage, but it was super well balanced. A really nice blend of Garnatxa, Syrah, Cab, Merlot, & Carinyena. — 8 months ago
Tasting at SR — 6 years ago
Lovely smooth taste! One of the best Pinot Noirs I have enjoyed ! — 6 years ago
Love it, everything that’s good about Chilean affordable wine. — 7 years ago
Intenso, profundo, fruta negra — 5 months ago
Great value for the price — 8 months ago
Mission Wines — 4 years ago
A dark chocolate, coffee and sweet dark fruit. Very good. — 5 years ago
Not sure where it was purchased or the price — 6 years ago
Love this wine. Fruity. Rosso Wine shop — 6 years ago
Lovely and smooth garnacha with some fruit, slight acid and pepper. Perfect with a steak and Frank Sinatra. Enjoy! — 7 years ago
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Monsieur Dior Beverly Hills — a month ago