Clos Cibonne Rose Tibouren ‘Cuvee Speciale des Vignettes’ 2020

67 reviews for Clos Cibonne Rose Tibouren ‘Cuvee Speciale des Vignettes’ 2020

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Cassandra Boudreaux – June 10, 2018

   Balanced rosy wine with medium body, round texture, and long finish. Needs aging, pairs well with big food.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Brenda Martinez – July 4, 2018

   Balanced with flowers, oranges, peach, and a hint of strawberries on the nose. Melon, peach, and light berry flavors on the palate. Good finish. 91+.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Veronica Alexander – October 3, 2018

   2016 vintage is good, but 2015 is better. Improved on the second day. Elegant with peach and red fruit flavors. High acidity.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Andy Jones – April 14, 2019

   No review available.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Jeffrey Hilliard – May 23, 2019

   Onion-skin color with oak and great energy. Age-worthy and serious, perfect for food pairing. Light fruit and soft body. AMAZING with peas.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Deborah Nguyen – June 1, 2019

   Robust rosé with earthy aroma, subtle tannin, and pleasant aftertaste.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Arlene Fritz – June 7, 2019

   Fresh and fruity rosé with wild strawberry, red currant, and nutty hints. Medium-bodied with pungent acidity and a long, fresh finish. Will age well for 5-7 more years.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Janice Paul – June 10, 2019

   “Highly enjoyable with a pronounced creaminess and wild raspberries. Sufficient acidity kept it lively. Perfect for three warm nights.”

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Robin Treadway – July 1, 2019

   Great wine, in high demand and quickly consumed.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Michael Metzner – July 15, 2019

    Serious rose with wild strawberry notes and great acidity.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brenda Tellis – October 28, 2019

    Delicious homemade meat lovers pizza for pizza night.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jean Yazzie – March 14, 2020

    Full-bodied with refreshing acidity, the Clos Cibonne Speciale offers a mix of strawberry, orange zest, citrus, and melon flavors on the nose. The finish is nice with a slight bitterness towards the end. A benchmark rose that deserves a 92-93 rating.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mark Robertson – April 6, 2020

    “Best rosé I’ve ever had! Complex, flavorful, and must find more!”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Florence Petersen – April 11, 2020

    Fresh and refreshing, slightly closed, not flawed.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Theodore Prindle – June 22, 2020

    “Nice Provence rosé with a copper color, muted bouquet, good fruit and acidity, medium finish. Could benefit from cellar time.”

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Josiah Kittle – June 25, 2020

    Rosé with a complex nose of raspberries, dried herbs, and dried roses. Medium-bodied, fresh, and slightly oxidized with a nice acidity. Made from 60-year-old vines of the Tibouren grape, aged under a thin veil of yeast for one year.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Pete Mauney – August 17, 2020

    An elevated version of the regular bottling with similar aromatics, beautiful copper color, and brighter notes. A new favorite from Provence.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sheila Geise – August 21, 2020

    Good but not my favorite. Had Vignettes for the first time, started at 55F but wanted it colder. Herb-y with a slight undertone of stone fruit and a strong bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit pith.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Robert Howard – September 30, 2020

    Complex and ageworthy rose with red fruit and nutty notes. Not a casual poolside sipper but worth trying if you like Lopez rose.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Sara Stewart – October 10, 2020

    Fungal notes, possibly corked.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Barbara Hale – November 23, 2020

    A subtle blend of grapefruit, strawberries, herbs, and minerals with good acidity. Palate includes orange, red berries, and mineral notes. Nice finish. 91+.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Steven Strock – January 15, 2021

    Amber with pink flecks. Good weight and lovely finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Maria Vanpelt – April 30, 2021

    A fresh and fruity rosé with notes of wild strawberries, raspberries, peaches and garrigue. A great style that will only get better with age.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Judy Booker – May 17, 2021

    Salmon pink with citrus notes, weighty feel, long finish, and lovely oxidative notes.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Phillip Armstrong – June 5, 2021

    Bright acidity with notes of peach pit, herbs, and garrigue.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Frank Shaffer – June 6, 2021

    Salmon-hued. Notes of orange peel, Campari, and minerals with good acidity. Tight and bright. #podcast.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Christopher Alford – July 4, 2021

    Consistently impressive.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Betty Reynolds – July 24, 2021

    Serious wine with a beautiful copper color, crisp palate, and fresh acidity. Best paired with an elegant lunch and aged for several years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Diane Weinman – August 8, 2021

    Light orange-pink color. Aromatic nose of ripe fruit, floral notes, herbs, spices & minerals. Light-bodied with well-balanced, smooth-textured, ripe fruit flavors of strawberries, stone fruits & citrus. Lingering dry finish.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Gary Crosby – September 26, 2021

    Excellent rosé, drinking very well right away. Vinnut’s description is spot on. I love it.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sarah Jaworowski – October 4, 2021

    Delightful wine with precise floral notes and red apple peels. Perfectly pairs with lemon, kiwi, and red apples. Will age well.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Noel Hubbard – October 8, 2021

    Rose petal and strawberry notes dominate the nose and taste. Aged for a year in 120-year-old 5000L foudres, it has good weight and plenty of fruit. Rating: 91-92 pts.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    David Boling – October 9, 2021

    93 points for this interesting fuller-bodied Rose, with spice notes mixed in with strawberry and plum, and just a touch of oaky nuances. Made from 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache, aged for 12 months in 100 year old oak casks from estates oldest vines which are more than 40 years old.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Darlene Ouellette – November 1, 2021

    Serious wine, crisp acidity, focused nose. Similar to Domaine Ott’s higher-end bottlings. Age-worthy.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    George Diaz – November 7, 2021

    Excellent Cooper/salmon color with aromas of ripe strawberries, herbs, and minerals. Palate has notes of mild flowers, raspberry, and watermelon with lovely minerals. Medium body with excellent acids and concentration. Moderately long finish with strawberries and watermelon. Good now and has potential to age.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Vera Weiner – December 3, 2021

    Review: Initially harsh with bitter notes but mellows out after airing. Balanced acidity with red fruits and citrus peel. Beautiful bottle design. Bold and food-friendly.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Debbie Perez – December 22, 2021

    Fresh and enjoyable, tried for the first time with some age. Friend recommended cellaring. Have a backup.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Camille Gorney – January 1, 2022

    Clos Cibonne’s Cuvée Speciale des Vignettes is a marked step up from their regular rose. It is cleaner and has incredible balance with a hint of salinity and spice. This is a food wine that could sleep even longer.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Donald Clark – March 19, 2022

    Fresh and fun, this special cuvee surprises with a lifted nose of strawberries, roses, and orange peel. A slightly sweet finish makes it a perfect pairing for food.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Adrienne Coleman – April 13, 2022

    Serious Provence rosé with fresh fruity notes of wild strawberries, red currants, and raspberries. Aged for a year on big wooden vats.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Michele Bane – April 16, 2022

    Review: Delicate orange hue with ripe red fruit aroma and a floral hint. Medium(+) body with a nice acidity. 13.5% ABV. 90% Tibouren and 10% Grenache from 60-year-old vines.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Clarkson – April 22, 2022

    Medium orange. Green apple, pear, honey, wet stone, wax, honeysuckle. Dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body. Some definite tannin. Burnt grapefruit, sour grape, red cherry, tomato leaf. Unique and complex. Medium plus finish. Drink now or age.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Betty Humphrys – April 24, 2022

    Rare and beautiful, this wine blends austerity and rosé vibes perfectly.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Earl Mancuso – April 29, 2022

    Rose at its best! Extra gear and complexity sets it apart from 95% of its peers. Worth every penny at $33. 94pts.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Michelle Haskins – May 7, 2022

    Excellent concentration, depth and age-worthiness. Evolving complexity of fruit, floral, herbal and spice elements. Highly recommended.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brian Olea – May 11, 2022

    Great depth of flavor for a rose, pairs well with food.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Keith Ratledge – May 12, 2022

    Disappointing. This $40 rose lacks complexity, articulation, resonance, and character. Basic cuvée from recent vintage preferred.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joseph Durbin – May 23, 2022

    Fresh with notes of angostura bitters, orange peel, and strawberry. More fruit than the previous bottle, great structure and weight. Up a point for me.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Barbara Goodman – June 10, 2022

    Mineral nose, orange marmalade, and green melon on palate. Lovely tangy finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lisa Fowler – June 18, 2022

    Fan of this rosé with salmon hue and tannin. A contemplative wine to savor. Will seek out future vintages.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Melvin Mancuso – June 20, 2022

    Clos Cibonne’s Tibouren grape rose is complex and concentrated, with spicy orange and citrus peel aromas. Excellently dense and refreshing with long finish, this under-the-radar terroir wine is a beautiful step up from the regular cuvee.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mitchell Paris – June 25, 2022

    Vibrant pink with a salmon hue. Apricots, yeasty sherry-like quality with a hint of roses on the nose. Deep and round on the palate with orange/citrus like quality and sherry vibes. Acidic on the tail end to give it structure. Cool wine!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Charlie Asuncion – July 2, 2022

    Epic summer wine weekend in Muskoka, Ontario. Light salmon color with high intensity and complexity. Rich red fruit, medium plus acid, nicely herbal and tart on the finish. Great balance, like a tweener between classic Provence and Lopez de Heredia’s Rosado.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Steve Coyne – July 15, 2022

    Favorite! Pale orange, aromatic, flavorful, well-balanced, energetic, rich, fresh finish. Not bitter.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Lou Wells – July 26, 2022

    Impressive!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Robert Mcgowan – July 27, 2022

    Serious rosé with mineral notes of slate, crushed rocks, and saline. Hints of strawberry, melon, and pepper on finish with noticeable tannins. Comparable to Tempier.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mildred Swisher – July 27, 2022

    Intense and powerful with ripe raspberry and cherry notes. Should age well. 90+ to 91pts.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Gregory Jenkins – July 30, 2022

    Outstanding rose with small berries, dried underbrush, and peach fuzz flavors. Creamy silky entry and long textured finish. Highly recommend.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Robert Huynh – September 1, 2022

    Interesting Rosé with pink-copper color, fruity nose, dry, medium body, and mid-length finish. Bandol-like with a slight bitterness. Likely includes Rolle in the blend.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    David Jackson – October 23, 2022

    My top pick for rosè.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Andrew Harlin – November 5, 2022

    Sensational and complex, this wine has notes of cherry, hazelnut, and florals with a lovely finish.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Dana Micheals – November 5, 2022

    Fantastic rosé with rare depth and texture and beautiful copper color.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Joshua Jacobsen – December 3, 2022

    Annandale Cellars Christmas Tasting: Hints of fruit, nuts, and herbs. Slightly sweet and warming. Texture not great.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Theo Ramos – January 14, 2023

    Complex wine with deep strawberry fruit and pleasant oxidative notes. Ideal presentation at 8-10°C. Best paired with tapas or Provencal amuse bouche. Needs time (4+ years) to mature. ABV 14%.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Donald Reed – March 25, 2023

    Mar 2023 – Umami all the way.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Bradley – April 27, 2023

    Satisfactory but lacks expected character despite aging another year.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Patrice Ware – May 21, 2023

    Fresh, fruity medium-bodied rosé with wild strawberry, red currant, raspberry, and blood orange notes. Ideal for aging.