Cibonne
Côtes de Provence Tibouren Rosé
Côtes de Provence, Provence, France
Classic Cibonne on a lighter frame in 2021 has elegance and plenty of youthful complexity.
Classic Cibonne on a lighter frame in 2021 has elegance and plenty of youthful complexity.
Apr 2nd, 2024
It’s a nice rosé. I’m only going to mention what annoys me. Great richness but definitely lacks acidity. Seems a tad overripe, which pushes the alcohol up a bit (says 13%, I guess more like 13.5+% so try some slight alcoholic bitterness on the back palate). Also seems to lack concentration - I’m not looking for a monster, but this seems perhaps over cropped. Beyond all that - like the minerality, interesting depth. But, slightly disappointed. Think I prefer Tibouren / Rossesse as a red, not a pink.
It’s a nice rosé. I’m only going to mention what annoys me. Great richness but definitely lacks acidity. Seems a tad overripe, which pushes the alcohol up a bit (says 13%, I guess more like 13.5+% so try some slight alcoholic bitterness on the back palate). Also seems to lack concentration - I’m not looking for a monster, but this seems perhaps over cropped. Beyond all that - like the minerality, interesting depth. But, slightly disappointed. Think I prefer Tibouren / Rossesse as a red, not a pink.
Jun 14th, 2021
First post-covid dinner with a dear buddy, notes eventually...
First post-covid dinner with a dear buddy, notes eventually...
May 22nd, 2021Color is light copper, trending more orange-yellow.
Nose has Clementine peel, cold apricot, orange oil, warm strawberries, sea salt and sliced peaches.
Palate has peach, dried orange, dried sage, dry sliced almonds, minor saline notes and orange zest. Long finish, continually evolving, actually just tossed this intro a decanter as I think it will benefit.
Fun wine, can easily understand it's prowess and popularity, it's in the zone for us as well.
Paired with sugar/salt rubbed Cod cooked in the sous vide bath, then topped with sauteed shallots/capers, aside parmesan/panko spring peas. So yum!
Color is light copper, trending more orange-yellow.
Nose has Clementine peel, cold apricot, orange oil, warm strawberries, sea salt and sliced peaches.
Palate has peach, dried orange, dried sage, dry sliced almonds, minor saline notes and orange zest. Long finish, continually evolving, actually just tossed this intro a decanter as I think it will benefit.
Fun wine, can easily understand it's prowess and popularity, it's in the zone for us as well.
Paired with sugar/salt rubbed Cod cooked in the sous vide bath, then topped with sauteed shallots/capers, aside parmesan/panko spring peas. So yum!
Clos Cibonne is the best rosé. Change my mind. Classic, utterly delicious combination of stonefruit, ripe citrus, profound notes of sea salt, herbs de Provence, and lavender. Of course refreshing, but its textural complexity and depth make for an almost umami-like experience on the palate. Served with whole roasted branzino, garden vegetables, and Tuscan white beans on night 1 and homemade foccacia pizzas on night 2. Both meals in the running for food/wine pairing(s) of the year (so far).
Clos Cibonne is the best rosé. Change my mind. Classic, utterly delicious combination of stonefruit, ripe citrus, profound notes of sea salt, herbs de Provence, and lavender. Of course refreshing, but its textural complexity and depth make for an almost umami-like experience on the palate. Served with whole roasted branzino, garden vegetables, and Tuscan white beans on night 1 and homemade foccacia pizzas on night 2. Both meals in the running for food/wine pairing(s) of the year (so far).
Jun 16th, 2020
Someone returned this for being "weird" and I am profiting from their mistake. This is the shit.
Someone returned this for being "weird" and I am profiting from their mistake. This is the shit.
11 people found it helpfulJun 7th, 2015
Beautiful light salmon in color. Orange peel, strawberry, and raspberry. Smells a bit like Lillet, but nice and dry on the finish. A fantastic rosé.
Beautiful light salmon in color. Orange peel, strawberry, and raspberry. Smells a bit like Lillet, but nice and dry on the finish. A fantastic rosé.
6 people found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2015
Always such a pleasure
Always such a pleasure
3 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2015Flor fermented yum!
Flor fermented yum!
3 people found it helpfulSep 4th, 2015