Stuart Pollack

10

What I dream about when I dream about wine. Perfect. Leather and tannins and earth and depth. Drinking at its peak now. The nose is sensational and hits as soon as the bottle is opened. The fruit is complex and dark with some bitterness. Worth its $90 price tag. — 23 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

My last bottle of the 2020, one of the riper versions I’ve had of this consistently excellent cuvée. Such deeply ripe gooseberry fruit that it crosses over into tropical. But there’s loads of freshness in the form of limestoney mineral scents. Ripe and deep on entry, but then the sneaky acids and the minerality clamps down, making the finish mouthwatering. Terrific accompaniment to our simple broiled haddock weeknight dinner. — 4 months ago

Joe Rego

9.4

It’s our New Year’s Eve go to with Chinese food — 6 months ago

leon egozi

9.6

It’s that time again- the NY wine spectator event.
Always a great event except this year that did not have several of the first growths and they upped the price!! Bad combo!! — 8 months ago

sasha

9.3

Vintage Wine 66. Dry but balanced the first night. Apple notes the second. — 4 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.2

Great single vineyard white Burg — 5 years ago

KA

9.5

Del Friscos Double Eagle Steakhouse Denver — a month ago

Ericsson

9.4

Vintage at it best At Petit Comptoir, Reims FR. — 3 months ago

James Everhart

9.5

2015 vintage drinking beautifully in 2026. A big Wine yet very smooth. — 5 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

We thought this bottle was too advanced.. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Berry’s and bright acidity. Great structure. Fresh and bright. — 9 months ago

with Bex

Michael Phillips

9.3

balanced, rich mature dark fruit lovely wine — 4 years ago

John Loughran

9.5

Fuxk the pros. This is amazing and elegant. Golden and deep. — 5 years ago

with Louise

KA

9.2

Monsieur Dior Beverly Hills — 2 months ago

Day Watson

9.1

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

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

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

Martin Bergo

9.3

Solid as always. Should lay longer, of course. — 9 months ago

Michael Phillips

9.1

Mature with red fruit and berries. Should improve over next few years — 9 months ago

Joseph Gannon

9.5

fantastic rose — 4 years ago

with Brooke

Vanessa

8.9

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

with Deked1