Clos Cibonne, Côtes de Provence Rosé 'Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes', 2024 ReductionsMarch2025 an eighth-generation estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

an eighth-generation estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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originally as brickmakers before becoming Champagne producers after WWI

Emmanuel Rouget makes some of the most coveted bottles in Burgundy - including the legendary Cros-Parantoux inherited from his uncle Henri Jayer - so his entry-level Hautes-Cotes de Beaune Blanc is the rare way to drink Rouget without selling a kidney

Clos Cibonne, Côtes de Provence Rosé 'Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes', 2024 ReductionsMarch2025 an eighth-generation estate in Châteauneuf-du-PapeCuve 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