2013 Clos Cibonne Cuvée Caroline Côtes de Provence Rosé 750ml

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Description

Overview & Provenance

The 2013 Clos Cibonne Cuvée Caroline Côtes de Provence Rosé is an iconic, age-worthy rosé that completely defies regional conventions. Crafted primarily from the rare native Tibouren grape with a touch of Grenache, this cuvée is aged for one year in 120-year-old oak foudres under a delicate veil of flor yeast (sous voile). As a result, it yields complex savory aromatics and remarkable structural longevity.

The 2013 harvest produced grapes with bright natural acidity and distinct spice. In addition, more than a decade of careful cellar evolution has added rich tertiary nuance to its maritime fruit core. Therefore, this mature bottle drinks with the complexity and authority of a fine white or light red wine.

Tasting Profile & Sensory Character

Aromatics: First, the nose offers dried orange peel, wild strawberry, and salted almonds. Soon after, notes of saffron, dried herbs, forest mushroom, and toasted hazelnut rise to the surface.
Palate: In addition, the palate is broad, textured, and fresh, supported by bright Mediterranean acidity. Savory layers of red fruit, iodine, and warm spice carry across a long, saline-mineral finish.

Service & Culinary Pairings

Serving Suggestions: First, serve at cellar temperature (55°F–58°F / 13°C–14°C) rather than straight from the fridge. Next, pour in wide white wine or Burgundy stems to give its savory aromas room to breathe.

Recommended Pairings: Because of its oxidative complexity and saline cut, this gastronomic rosé matches savory Mediterranean dishes:

Traditional Provençal bouillabaisse with rouille
Pan-seared red mullet or grilled sea bass with herbs
Roast squab or roasted chicken with garlic and rosemary
Aged sheep’s milk cheeses or Jamón Ibérico

Collector Notes & Cellar Potential

Clos Cibonne’s Tibouren bottlings are celebrated as the most age-worthy rosés in France. The 2013 Cuvée Caroline is at a prime mature drinking plateau right now and will hold beautifully through 2030.