Clos Cibonne, Côtes de Provence Rosé 'Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes', 2024 ReductionsMarch2025 The village-level Predappio cuvee draws

The village-level Predappio cuvee draws from three parcels of clay-limestone and spungone

and the quiet power of great Nebbiolo

this 2014 has reached an eloquent middle age

Philippe Alliet is one of Chinon’s top producers

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Clos Cibonne, Côtes de Provence Rosé 'Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes', 2024 ReductionsMarch2025 The village-level Predappio cuvee drawsCuve Spciale des Vignettes comes from the estates oldest vines, at least 60 years of age (though many are much older). Like the Cuve Traditions, its 90% Tibouren, an obscure Provenal variety, and 10% Grenache, aged under fleurette (analogous to flor in Jerez or voile in the Jura) for about a year in ancient foudres. This process keeps oxidation in check and allows a complex structure and unique flavors to form. Biological aging adds to the already