Ruinart NV Rose Champagne
"Light orange. Sharply focused red berry and tangerine scents are complicated by suggestions of allspice and cinnamon, with a hint of smokiness in the background. Sappy and minerally on the palate, offering fresh strawberry and blood orange flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Packs a serious punch but carries no excess weight and finishes stony and very long, with echoing red berry character." -Vinous, 92VM
"This particular bottle of Dom Riunart Brut Rosé had been in my cellar for four years. It remains remarkably fresh and youthful on both the nose and palate, with the bouquet wafting from the glass in a complex blend of blood orange, rhubarb, citrus zest, lovely minerality, rye bread, cloves and a topnote of sumac. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied, focused and complex, with a lovely core, fine mineral undertow, zesty acids, elegant mousse and a long, beautifully balanced finish. This has blossomed marvelously since it was first released and this really seems to be in its absolute apogee right now, albeit, still with plenty of life ahead of it. (Drink between 2022-2035)". -John Gilman, 92JG
"A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, and featuring around 25% reserve wines, this is 100% premier cru fruit from the Montagne des Reims and Côte des Blancs. Almost a third of the Pinot Noir was vinified as a still wine. A deep coral colour, this is fresh and youthful, with rounded wild red berry fruit, and hint of rose. With some time in the glass, it develops deeper, complex, more exotic notes, leading to a long and lively finish. Dosage: 8g/L. (Drink between 2021-2026)". -Decanter, 92DE