Clos Cibonne - Côtes de Provence - Château Cibon Cuvée Marius - Rosé - 2021

Wine:

A tribute wine, the 2021 Côtes de Provence Château Cibon Cuvée Marius Rosé brings together the estate’s finest parcels of Tibouren and Grenache. This is a serious gastronomic rosé—vinified and aged in large oak foudres for two years—that unfolds with layered notes of candied fruit, citrus, stone fruit, and white pepper. It’s built on a broad, powerful structure, shaped by the distinctive salinity of its Mediterranean coastal terroir. A truly grand rosé with aging potential—built to shine now or over the next 10 years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinification in new casks, temperature-controlled fermentation, indigenous yeast, stirred for 4 months, aged for 2 years on lees.

Color:

Light copper rosé.

Nose:

A beautifully fresh nose marked by aromas of wild strawberries and stone fruits with spicy notes.

Palate:

Digestible and pure, this wine has a powerful and broad structure, revealing a great rosé with a distinctive salinity.

Temperature:

Best served between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red mullet, rock fish, seafood linguine with tomatoes, pasta dishes with chorizo and tomatoes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

Awarded one star by La Revue du Vin de France—a leading French wine magazine—Clos Cibonne remains an essential name in Provence, celebrated for its unmistakable and timeless charm.

Tucked away on a protected stretch of coastline, this historic estate, certified organic, benefits from a unique terroir where the Tibouren grape truly shines. This ancient, local variety—found nowhere else—produces remarkably distinctive wines that showcase the region’s immense potential. Brigitte and Claude Deforges are devoted to preserving it and sharing its character with the world.

The rosés, in particular, stand apart for their texture, depth, and finesse, striking a perfect balance between Provençal tradition and contemporary style. The reds are equally impressive, offering the same refined, original personality.