No one grows the old, rare Tibouren grape better than Clos Cibonne. They do stunning Provence wines, but the traditional way.

This 17th century estate - one of eighteen in Provence with Cru Classé status - is the proudest and finest custodian of a pretty special grape: Tibouren. It was here in the 1930s that André Roux decided to devote his vineyards to Tibouren, which had been in drastic decline since the onset of phylloxera.

Tibouren is an ancient Mediterranean variety reputedly favoured by Julius Caesar, it was transported over the Alps by Napoleon’s troops and took root in Liguria as Rossese. In Provence it makes thirst-quenching, smoky, sapid pinks. Not only do they champion Tibouren, but they are among a rare group of Provençal producers proud to age their rosé. The 'Tentations' wines are from the négoce range from Clos Cibonne, where the term 'Clos' is not allowed.

It is a traditional Côtes de Provence rosé blend BUT with a higher than typical proportion of the extra special Tibouren. It is fermented en foudre, as is traditional.