A wonderful Brut Rose Champagne. So enjoyable. Fine, persistent bubbles, refreshing acidity, complex and interesting flavors of strawberry, brioche, minerals, peach, green apple.
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Palate: mostly follows the nose + slight apple seed-like bitterness. Shimmering, tantalizing acidity and a long finish, very very light tannin, medium- body. Clear as a bell.
Would be awesome with sushi!
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Grapefruit, peach, apricot, cranberry, strawberry, tarragon, light spice, bouquet of fresh flowers, slight burnt sugar. Creamy pillowy-soft mousse with light silky texture. Very slight sweetness, with RS balancing the acid. Pale peach-salmon color. Assemblage method. 40% Chard, 30% PN, 30% PM. Full MLF. Stainless Steel. 40% reserve from each of prior three years. 36 months on lees. 9 g/L dosage. -Much from WSG Champagne class with Essi Avellan
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Always a crowd pleaser. Please refer to my prior tasting notes I believe that this Billecart and Ruinart Brut Rose are the best moderate priced champagnes.
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Subsequent notes on this wine from 6 years ago. Pink salmon in color with a fine & constant perlage. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of strawberries, raspberries & berries with overtones of floral & yeasty notes, minerals & citrus undertones in the background. Medium-light bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of strawberries, raspberries & cranberries with some yeastiness, spices & minerals. Lingering crisp finish. Drinks quite well at present but may develop further with additional aging.
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Berry character start-to-finish with soft, rounded edges. An older bottle bought 15+ years ago, and still very much alive, vibrant, and fun. Age has brought about more depth, which makes up for that bit of freshness lost.
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10/2022 disgorgement. Very fruity! More so than previous disgorgements I have tried, rich raspberry and strawberry flavours dominate the aromas and palate. Feels a little simplistic, but very pleasing.
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very pale salmon colour. delicate nose of strawberries, white pear, white blossoms and a whiff of papaya. the same delicacy carries into the mouth, where fresh pear and red apple fruit open to subtle brioche notes with a gentle acidic lift. silky and seemingly weightless with a moderate finish.
with immediate and easy appeal and quite enjoyable without being "cerebral". very subtle and elegant, seemingly best by itself.
9g/L dosage; 40% Chardonnay/ 30% Pinot Noir/ 30% Meunier; colour and rosé flavour come from 8% still red wine from small vineyard plots 60-80 y.o. that are picked at red-wine ripeness; 40% reserve wines; thirty-six months on the lees.
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NV but purchased in 2015 so that extra 9 years magically makes it vintage now, right ;) Has held up spectacularly well, a little but of aged golden fruit/secondary notes and all the normal strawberry notes you love minus a touch of freshness. Delicious!
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Drank this at Crab at Bay with my drinking mate and his mates from the Lions Club.
Pale salmon in colour. Rounded, with zest and enthusiasm. Expressive and flavourful. Delightful and elegant with orange zest and a touch of rose petal.
A very elegant wine with great finesse and freshness. Very impressive!
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Opened the festivities for our Bucket list wine dinner with this, along with some NY caviar supplied by Blanco. Expressive nose of red fruit. Strawberries, mousse and solid acidity level on the palate. Long pleasing finish. Enjoyable as always.
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After five years of cellaring, the beast appears to have been tamed. The hyper-aggressive carbonation has settled to a more pleasing expression of freshness and civility. Hints of strawberry, cranberry, toast with a soft, satisfying finish that lingers.
Two rosé champagnes: 1. Bollinger nv 2. Billecart salmon nv.
Both are very good, but the Bollinger is more powerful, darker, tastes more and maybe the bubbles are a little bit more agressive. The B-S is lighter, not so fruity and more on the elegant side.
For one glass the Bollinger is a bit easier to appreciate, but for a whole bottle probably the B-S is to prefer. Tasted at the champagnebar at KADEWE, Berlin.
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Probably the best champagne I’ve had. Granted I haven’t had a lot. After a while. I was able to notice the breadie character of it along with strawberry stem and citrus characters. Beautiful and great pairing with the omakase I had. Also, I thought the wine was bitter in a good way, showcasing great minerality
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Tasty, nice wine to help me finish the week. Strawberries, lemon zest, some bright apple and red cherry notes. Crisp acidity and a refreshing finish. Satisfying.
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This .375mL bottle was purchased in 2019, held for the last 4 years. No disgorgement date is given but I’ll assume 2017-2018. At the peak of its powers, its got angostura bitters, a little wild strawberry but the fruit is fading a bit, leaving pleasant copper tones. Perfect acidity and the dosage has really integrated as well. A great spot for this wine, not likely to improve further.
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pale pink, elegant bubble, red berry and floral aroma, strawberry in palate, good acidity and delicious.
The Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine. 40% Chardonnay sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region 30 % Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne 30% Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay
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{Purchased in Washington DC as dinner wine, consumed with SS} Refreshing, clean, citrus and red fruits. Excellent length and vinosity. Great wine with burrata and fish as a main course. An excellent showing for this consistently excellent wine.
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Cheval Blanc and Yquem Tasting Dinner (Anhelo (Phoenix)): PnP - Very nice rose' that paired well with a watermelon sorbet to cleanse the palate. Nice beads with strawberry, toast and sea shell notes with a slight chalkiness. I am more and more becoming a fan of a Champagne palate cleansing course in the middle of a tasting for transitioning to different wines and cleansing/refreshing your palate. This Champagne is both reasonably priced and delicious, so it works very well for that purpose!
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The typical blend for Billecart's nonvintage rosé is 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier (vinified as red wine). Tasted from a bottle with the lot identifier of "60709US," this light salmon sparkler sports a brisk tiny bead and delivers a vibrant package of strawberries, red licorice, quince, almonds and brioche. Medium-bodied, dense on the mid-palate and with a creamy mousse, it concludes with an energetic, medium-to-long finish. Remarkably consistent in style, Billecart's nonvintage rosé is sure to please any crowd on any occasion. Drink now-2026.
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Fresh yellow apple, fresh pears, pencil shavings, wet stone, vanilla bean and just a hint of red fruit on the nose. Flavors consistent with the aromas to a T. Notably NOT very lees influenced on either the nose or palate; but high intensity of both flavors and aromas. Pretty much mineral and fruit driven
Medium + body with just medium acid. IF you can afford it, this would be a great house champagne. It's approachable, consistent year to year and intense. As a splurge (and at the current retail around $100, it is for most), I can see people wanting something more interesting. All of that said, the utter deliciousness of this canot be ignored.
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This .375mL bottle was purchased in 2019, presumably a recent release at the time, so held for about 4 years. It is at a lovely peak, having really come into its own. There is still that macerated strawberry quality, but there is a little more dried/dehydrated effect. Hints of autolysis, sharp acidity - I think this particular bottle is as good as it’s going to get.
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(Disgorged in August 2021, base year 2017, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier and 40% Chardonnay, dosage 9 gr/L) Lovely copper red colour with a youthful nose showing strawberries, minerals and lime citrus flowers in a very pleasant way. Nice and smooth with ripe raspberries and minerals on the palate with a lovely creaminess and a structured bitterness from cherry stone showing on the finish. Opens up in a very nice and pleasant way in the glass.. (Probably best with 0-9 years extra cellaring)
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Opened a 375 ml bottle. Nose of sweet and sour fruit, strawberry, and spring flowers, and melon, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, and a long, long finish.
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Opened late at night. Light rose color. Wife said dry finish. Don’t serve this to me again I found it enjoyable, just the wrong time to be drinking it.
Unbelievable for a NV Champagne. I was really impressed with Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose before... So I had to get a few bottles. Decadent and irresistible. Salmon pink hue. Ultra crisp and full of red fruit flavor, tangy and stony finish. This or Laurent Perrier Cuvee Brut Rose is the king of NV Rose Champagne in my opinion as of now.
Excellent. Initially gives hints of baked brioche and as it comes to room temperature, getting lots of peach, orange, and some raspberry. Had with some warm chestnuts and paired well.
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A perennial holiday favorite. Perhaps a little pricey for what you get. Light pink in color and austere. Yeasty with great bubbles and acidity, but I think I slightly prefer the Laurent-Perrier that I had on Christmas day. Both Rosé Champagnes are great.
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2022 New Years Eve: This bottle seemed a bit dull. Still a nice champagne, it just wasn't that expressive, although I believe others at the tasting thought that it was.
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New Years Eve Celebration (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light pink color. Drank a glass over an hour plus. Drank this with the 2007 Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon. The NV does win hands down for the value. As always it is one of the top NV Rose Champagne's, though consistently exceed by the Rose king Laurent-Perrier. This was filled with strawberry, yeast, minerals, peach, sea air, and well placed spice notes. The palate adds some tart citrus and bready character to the vibrant, refined character. 92+pts.
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NYE 2023. Once again this wine delivers. It is a fruit driven expression for a champagne. This wine is slightly creamy and crisp and with most importantly restained acidity. Stawberry, cranberry and a dry Champagne flavor. Fabulous !!!
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Out of the fridge popped and poured. Light, dare I say salmon color. Plentiful and long lasting fine to medium bubbles. More fruit than brioche on the nose. Strawberry and apple. Tart acid. More on the dry side of brut for a rose. Good balance. Medium long finish. Very refreshing and easy to drink. Highly recommended.
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Wow. Elegant, poised, creamy and fulfilling. Red fruits, grapefruit, pomelo, followed with inviting notes of brioche, yeast & toast. So much balanced but yet so refreshing and bright. Salsa on your palate with zest and life. Was not expecting much but this is one of the most enjoyable champagne I had this year
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Pale to medium salmon in glass belying a restrained noose and palate - unusual for a champagne. Med- nose consisting initially of faint unripe strawberry, unripe raspberry, cranberry. With time the wine opened further yielding secondary aromas such as heavy cream and yoghurt (MLF?) and yeast.
Palate is dry, med acidity, medium alc, med- flavor intensity, med body, med-finish.
This a good wine with balance and complexity but I’m somewhat disappointed given its reputation - I didn’t even realize I’d already made a tasting note until I’ve read it now. I appreciate that restraint is a gratifying style but I think a rose champagne with greater intensity is preferred.
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Nizuc resort and spa at Indochine. This is an older NV (2-3 years after release) and is drinking perfectly. Wish I kept the cork to look up the base Year but it was for sure one of the better vintages of NV. Wife’s favorite go-to champagne and on this night, hard to argue her preference from bubbles to mouthfeel to palate.
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Drank last nite at Rossi's xmas party. Nose of red fruit, lovely freshness and fairly crisp acidity. Strawberries as usual, along with some toastiness. Love this NV rose!
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Half bottle. A blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Meunier. Pale salmon colour. Minerality and freshness, flowers and complex fruit (citrus, peach, apple, strawberry), elegant and beautifully balanced, silky mousse and texture with a hint of cream, very good length with a light touch of spice. Delicate and refined.
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Bright red cherry, lighter strawberry and minerals on the nose, adding peach and apple as it warms. Nearly medium bodied (12% ABV) with white peach and white cherry upfront. Good mid-body depth and also adds some white apple notes to go along with the peach and cherry. There's good brightness and definition here, leading into a backside with a nice little burst of acidity and pleasant tartness. Overall balance between the fruit notes and structural qualities is a definite strength. Drinking quite well at present and while it should be able to maintain this level for a few years, there's no reason to wait.
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Nice little champagne of light body but I never would have known it was a rose with eyes closed. Heavy green fruit for a rose. As time passed I picked up toast & brioche. Happy to have again …
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I agree with Papies on the “too firm and sharp” descriptors. Despite a few years in the cellar it seems disjointed and too carbonated, exceedingly “fruity”. Lacking any complexity or finesse. Ployez-Jacquemart, Ruinart and Laurent-Perrier make WAY better rose’s.
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Copper pink, Provence rose style looking and glad to see it see it devout of any confectionery side. Still a touch too firm and sharp and could be more polished . We have no date on base or disgorgement so difficult to judge if this is the style or the current bottling . 89
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Haven't had it for a (too) long time. This is one of the best, the mousse is ethereal as it lifts off in the back of the palate. The flavour profile, attack and balance are excellent. And then the finish, oh that raspberry finish. Blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir, dosage 9 g/l, 36 months aging on lees.
Love it!
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This NV Brut Rose remains our personal and entertaining stalwart over many years with good reason. Effervescent nose and fruit, freshness, balanced acidity with the right touch of sweetness, good length and the consistent pleasure of a smooth drinkability and uninterrupted finish. So well made.
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What can I say about this that hasn't been uttered many times before. One of the most consistently high performing & enjoyable rose' champagnes, bar none! Thanks Dan!
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Water balloon fights and BBQ (Orinda, CA): Similar tasting notes apply from before. Pleasant, nice fruit with nice minerality and acidity. This was the first bottle gone. Couldn't tell if people actually appreciated this or it was just a crowd-pleaser.
Although not necessary, keep chilled at a cooler temp for more energy on the palate. Flavors became a bit more pronounced as it got to a higher temperature.
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Napa day trip (MacDonald, Cardinale, La Pelle) (Napa): Aromas of soft and clean white peaches, wet clean hay, and not a whole lot of toast notes, if at all, which was a nice change. The fruit notes are very light, lifted and almost crisp but it still has good substance there.
This is very similar on the palate, nice pink fruits, a nice film of bark, shiny minerals with a nice bitterness that plays so well with the fruits. I love the prickliness on the palate that seems to give this a cozy and fuzzy hug on the palate.
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A bottle I bought in 2016. Lovely nose. Stemmy floral notes, beautifully red fruit, raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, red currant, blood orange, biscuit, brioche, nuts, almond, and smoke, with good acidity, fine, creamy mousse, and great persistence. Complex, balanced, creamy and long, and everything in perfect harmony! The wines has greatly benefited from the additional time in the cellar. A beautiful rosé!
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Subtle aroma, delicate balance and best of all the amazingly ultra fine bubbles which provide an amazing mouthfeel. Barely pink, there's still some raspberry notes with the lovely acid.
Billecart-Salmon is a Champagne house located in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in northern France, founded in 1818, through the marriage of one Nicholas Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon. Ir is still owned by this family to this day.
The aperitif at our Spanish Galácticos Wine session in Changkat KL's Pinchos.
KL, Malaysia - 24 Jun 2022
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Drunk for lunch with seaweed canapes. Pale salmon pink. Strawberries and cream. A slight sweetness too. Long and very enjoyable. Very well balanced with a fine bead. Lacked a little complexity which would have given it an extra dimension but overall a very good rosé.
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Drank this pretty Champagne to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary this evening. Nice notes of strawberries, red cherries, rhubarb, and chalk. Nice and bright finish, showing verve and energy.
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Enjoyed from a 375ml bottle which is the perfect size when you need a touch of rose bubbles to start your Friday evening. The only knock on this NV is that the bubbles are bigger than I prefer in my Champagne but that’s to be expected in a NV.
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Hard to add much, other to restate that this a gold standard. That tension between the pale wild berry fruit and acidity is lip smacking and so delicious. I get excited every time I have the opportunity to enjoy this wine. Another wonderful showing, this time paired with a smoked salmon flatbread
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Light salmon color. Raspberries on nose, bit of cream on day 1, not there on days 2 and 3. Raspberries with nice acidity on palate, tending more toward strawberry on day three. Stylistically mainstream rose champagne, very well done. I aged this 1 1/2 years and the aging has increased the clarity of flavors compared to the last bottle.
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Probably a recent disgorgement, stupid Billecart Salmon doesn't disclose this information.
A rose champagne that is exquisitely balanced, nary a hair out of place. Red fruits, notes of tofu, shiitake mushrooms and autolysis notes. Finessed palate, fine mousse, fine acid spine, and the dosage just right.
New release bottling. The nose is quite nice, but it's just too angular on the palate. Maybe I'm thinking of Prevost Facsimile too much lately (lol), but this is just too far from what I consider a good showing. I expected more fruit and depth, especially at the market price, so got lucky this bottle was practically free.
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A: Pale salmon N: Medium (+) nose of RASPBERRIES, white cherries, pomegranate, dried orange peel, red apple peel, fresh bread dough P: Dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium (-) body, medium (+) intensity and a long finish C: Its a classic. Balanced fruit intensity and acid. Great length pushing this good intensity wine to give a Very Good Quality wine. With time, there will be greater complexity from the development of these primary and secondary flavors.
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12% alcohol. C 40%, PN 30%, PM 30%. Reserve wines 40%. MLF effected. Dosage 9g/L. No disgorgement date, but this bottle has been in my cellar for around 3 years. Lovely copper colour and very fine fizz with good persistence, which manages to explode joyously on hitting the palate. Rich nose with a suggestion of quince. More strict in the mouth but without undue bitterness. Did not work with smoked salmon, much better with cod afterwards. The generous dosage does not protrude. On balance, I am not sure if this deserves a premium over the regular NV brut, so this is probably not a repeat purchase. Lovely colour though.
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Hmm. Is there a difference between US and UK or EU distributions of this wine? This one which I bought here in Naples Fl pales in comparison to the many past bottles of this I have enjoyed back home in Europe. This one has moderate bubbles and a round flavour, yes, but no yeasty background at all. Quite average. Indistinguishable from pretenders.That makes this experiene a mere also ran.
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This Champagne never disappoints, but is perhaps not worth the price tag. I love the color in the glass. Bone dry. Tiny bubbles, good fruit, good acidity, minimal yeast and a great finish. A holiday tradition at our house.
Nice bottle. This is one of our go to rose champagnes. May have been more recently disgorged vs previous bottles as there was plenty of bubbles, more sweetness and less yeastiness vs a previous bottle.
Light pink colored, very bubbly. Strawberry cream, orange peel and bread dough on the nose. Palate shows similar flavors, some residual sugar and strong acidity. Good finish from the bubbles.
This is a classic and a go to bubbly for us, would be nice if there was disgorgement dates on these so they can be aged more consistently. I’d prefer it with an extra year of age.
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Not sure how old or young this was but noticeably leaner and lighter colored (pale orange) than usual. Orange peel, herbs and mineral. Almost like an Aperol Spritz. Very compact and precise.
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40% Chardonnay sourced from some of the best crus in the Champagne region, 30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay. Dosage: 9g, vinified as a red wine in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation, 40% reserve wines, and ageing on lees for 36 months.
Medium salmon pink in the glass. Slightly yeasty showing wild red berries, strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries with orange zest and a touch of fresh mint. Spring water fresh with an expertly judged dosage that provides a peach-driven burst of sweetness offset by bright acidity. Pure, precise, and elegant.
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Really can't go wrong with this wine. I prefer it earlier upon opening. The bubbles seem to show better and the alcohol shows less. I'm not as partial to rose champs as to others but this is my go-to NV rose.
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Open that bottle!: One of my favorite Rose Champagnes that always seems to punch way above its weight! Nose shows bright red fruit with hints of potpourri and fresh baked bread. Palate shows strawberry, brioche, some chalk and a rich, mousse mouthfeel coupled with a medium-long finish. A very nice Champagne that I need to buy more of! 93 points easily!
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As with the standard brut by Billecart-Salmon the Rosé does not put a foot wrong. Deliciously fruity and chalky. Intensely flavoured and elegantly textured, yet so refreshing. For me hard to imagine a better Rosé for the money.
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A nice, easy drinking wine with classic rosé champagne notes, predominately red fruits with a little doughy toast. A tad sweet as is usual for this wine. This was a backup choice at dinner when a bottle of Egly-Ouriet rosé was lightstruck all to hell, so this wasn’t properly chilled until the second glass. Still didn’t quite have the backbone to stand up to our orders, so for me this remains strictly in the aperitif category. Not great QPR, though props to the maison for keeping their rosé in dark glass - at least you can buy off the shelf with some degree of confidence.
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Boy did this show out well. The extra time in bottle and aging has changed it’s character, texture, and experience.
The bubbles, mousse, and body all had such an elegant texture to them. It has found the middle of a Champagne Rose and Rose still wine. It definitely had less brioche on the nose and was nearly chugable. After a couple misses, a fantastic bottle from Billecart!
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Had this NV in my cellar for aprox 3 years. Great mousse, light in coulor, quick small bubbles. Lots of peach on the nose and taste. Perfectly balanced and typical BS. Great chalkiness and acid.
I believe this can be stored for at least 2-3 years more and benefit from it.
One of the best NV Rosè I have tasted
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Light salmon color. Split bottle over 3 hours. This was another splendid bottle. The nose bursts with yeast and earth with bread dough, chalk, strawberry, damp ocean air and nascent citrus. The palate is is particularly elegant and filled with chalk, brioche, delicate red berries, on a lacy medium bodied frame.
Celebratory dinner at home: Starter wine for evening with ceviche and gazpacho. The reliable rose champagne. Soft textures and creamy strawberries. Tasty.
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pale salmon in the glass, notes of strawberries and some elegant minerality. Nice but not memorable. In a sunny afternoon on the Terrace with culatello and quiche, reminding of last evening
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A very yummy champagne that went well with dim sums on a Friday night. Quite delicate, floral and strawberry nose, the body had racy acidity that revealed some orange peel notes and perhaps some raspberry. Lacked weight to be in the next tier but this is a NV after all.
Drink more often!
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Pale dusty pink in the glass. Gorgeous nose of fresh strawberries and cream, rose water and touch of watermelon. Palate of raspberry and peach with a fine perlage and lovely lively acidity. Long finish of brioche with a slightly chalky feel on the tongue. Best NV Rosé in town for my money.
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This is a great rose champagne that is not too difficult to find. It does not disappoint. I've had this twice in the past year; once from my local Costco in 750ml that I opened the same night I purchased and recently in 375ml out for brunch. Trying to remove pairings and environmental factors I think the 375ml was better. It could have just been bottle variation or I suspect it had been sitting around slightly longer, which is tough to tell unless you study the codes on an NV. The 375ml was more lively and nuanced. The 750ml was a little flat on its feet. Neither disappointed. Looking forward to trying again.
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The Columbia Group - Back Together Again (Our Place): Poured into the glasses, then allowed to sit for ~10 minutes (=slo-oxed) while waiting for the last couple to arrive. What a difference this made compared to our previous bottle on New Year's Eve 2019. The wine was more open and giving. A nicely balanced, medium bodied, wonderfully colored champagne. The palate presents a mix of flavors: some red berry, some brioche, some lemon citrus, and a touch of minerality. The acidity was balancing, and the usually slightly aggressive mousse had "calmed down", creating a creamier, smoother finish. Yes, Champagnes can benefit from a short slo-ox, just like virtually every other wine. Don't worry about losing bubbles -- there are 49 million of them in a standard (750 ml) bottle (according to Bill Lembeck, whose opinions, and calculations, I regard very highly). I'm not certain of the disgorgement date, and would appreciate any info other members might have.
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Light, fresh and acid-driven without the excessive sourness which I’ve found in other young-drinking champagnes of this type. Just a touch of midpalate grip and a reductive red berry impression on the finish. Lacks richness for my taste, but this is entirely in keeping with the house style.
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Billecart-Salmon remains one of the reference Champagnes for Rose. This is seamless Champagne elegance at its best: pale hue, pretty floral and fruity notes, just enough yeast autolysis character not to "intrude" on the fruity side.
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Great collar and bubble train. Impeccable nose with nice fresh yeast and wild strawberry. Palate is strawberry cream, bursting with fruit. On the finish the smooth oaky buttery Chardonnay takes over. Cepage is Chardonnay 40%, Pinot noir 30%. Meunier 30% - the Pinot vinified as red wine. Nice champagne - surely one of the best NV rose?
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Nice and full bodied but sweeter and less mineral driven than my preference. Loads of strawberry and watermelon with edges of dried herbs. Still impeccably made and consistent. No complaints.
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From a half bottle. The orange color is just lovely. The nose is nuanced and elegant with cherry, red apple, tangerine, slight toast and hints of spices. The mousse is fairly large and gentle, yet persistent. The overall feel is fairly dry yet generous with a pretty lush texture. There is a nice bitter streak that together with the agrume notes remind me of a Negroni. The palate is not terribly complex but there is a real wine beneath the mousse and it has both character and poise. Quite the length too, it lingers on the palate for an admirably long time.
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Popped for Easter yesterday. Consistently delicious, and always a crowd pleaser. Really does check all the boxes on the champagne list. Very pale pinkish hue, nose of strawberries and yeast. Tiny, fine bubbles, yeasty and plenty of red fruit on the palate. Just a great and, as I always say, the best non-vintage rose out there.
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Nice med+ acidity, fresh, notes of young strawberries and some grapefruit. Fine bubbles that don’t last that long in the glass. With some time in the glass and higher temperature shows more complexity. Agree with previous notes the flavours are delicate and in balance with acidity that is not overpowering. Elegant champagne. Drank during brunch with scones and red fruit. Very enjoyable. Good quality for a NV Rose.
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Similar to prior note, but earned a slightly higher rating tonight. Perhaps it was the pairing (seafood salad and a burger), perhaps it was the back to back comparison with the Lauren-Perrier NV Rosé.
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Salmon, medium intensity, med+ acidity. Gourmand style with with round and creamy profile. The flavours are delicate and in balance with acidity that is not overpowering. Blossom, crunchy red fruit, pastry, cream and butter. Long.
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375 ml bottle. Nose of strawberry, melon, slate, and lots of spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, this bottle was creamy, viscous, and more subtle than previous 375ml bottles tasted, and a long floral finish. Label photo uploaded.
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As always red berries and brioche. But I found this bottle to be less expressive than prior experiences. Tasted “cold” even as it reaches room temperature. Some grape notes as i got warmer, but not the same liquorice etc.
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Nice but not in line with prior releases of the NV. I think there may have been a slight bottle variation but even with that variation, it was not as impressive release as prior ones when I refer to the NV as a reference 'house' rose. Visuals remain consistent, but shorter finish and not as impressive palate as I recall. Won't reject it, but won't look for it again in this range.
As always, so enjoyable. Surprisingly, we had this same bottle as an apertif for 3 days in a row and it held up wonderfully. Stored under stopper in the fridge.
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Light salmon color, very fine perlage. Raspberries on nose, raspberries, coupled with bright lemony acidity on palate. On day three, a bit of maraschino cherry joins in. As the countless other reviews note, a very well-made champagne. A touch too sweet for a truly outstanding score. Dosage is listed as 8 g/l. I would prefer a bit less.
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Feint-ish pink colour, flavours are more subtle than in your face. I'd describe it as a little faded in somew ays (both colour and flavour) but people would take that to be a criticism - which it isntt. Very nice. Will be drinking more of this stuff.
Possibly the best 'sophisticated' pink champagne I've ever had, but I dont splash out on much of the high end suff in this domain.
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From a split. Always delicious. Yeasty, red cherry notes on the nose and palate. Easy to guzzle, better to savor. Terrific with steamed artichoke appetizer.
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A very long time since I last had this so looking forward to getting reacquainted! An orange inflected rose hue, very steady fine bubbles (served in large wine glasses); complex, definite Pinot -led fruit perfume, lots more besides; cool fresh (mineral?) entry, lovely delicacy and balance. Really delicious! As good as I hoped it would be.
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This is an older bottling, been in my wine ref or 5 years. Very resolved, acidity is slightly lower with nice peach, apricot and quince flavors. Still lots of bubbles of course, but the edge has smoothed out a bit. There is some savory notes so this is a rose that is not one of those overtly strawberry flavored roses, but drinks more like a light red wine.
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Old label, so a good few years old. Popped and poured straight from the fridge. Lovely salmon colour. Complex nose of biscuit and strawberry. Very full bodied on the palate with a deep biscuit and brioche flavour which is unusual for me as a rosé. Very refreshing, enjoyable as an aperitif and then as a match with a Caesar salad.
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Champagne & A New Hope (Candie's, Mpls): Because when you just don't want it to end, a half bottle of Billecart-Salmon Rose to the rescue. This was the perfect ending to a great afternoon and evening as the temps slip down into the upper teens on the deck and just as the fire gathered a little steam. Always a lovely bottle, so elegant and clean with lovely red berries and a soft caressing texture. Always a treat.
Nice. Opened very chilled - for canapes designed for champagne. * Strawberry based - worked great * Smoked salmon based & truffle oil based - solid * Beet/Burrata & Charcuterie- just OK
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Color: pretty proper pink, light, streaked with gold Nose: i get mostly red fruit and citrus zest Palate: excellent acidity, medium-high. Small bubbles. Yeast more apparent here bust still very primary with ribes, strawberry, blackberry, lemon zest Finish: medium
A very strong nv rose here: has some yeast notes but really mostly beautiful fruit and citrus.
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Always a very fine glass. Medley of red berries. Strawberry, ribben, raspberry, some liquorice and sweet candylike yeasty scent. Medium body and ballanced acidity. Fruit driven taste although in no way overly so or jam like.
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We opened this for a pre Christmas toast. This is so refreshing and a pleasure to drink. Lots of strawberry flavours, excellent acidity and a well balanced champagne.
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In good old Germany we start Christmas this evening, awaiting some family crowd so what is best for a good start? Right! Serve a well cooled crowd pleasing sparkler at first! For me there are always two choices from the "main" Champagne producers, if I do chose a Brut I choose Pol Roger mostly, when I comes to Rose this one, so pnp this about 3- 4 years old bottle from my cellar, showing very fine mousse, chalky fresh nose with raspberry, good weight, flow and Structure here, all components well balanced, light- to mid bodied, delicate raspberry fruit, silky limy flow, layers, good length, recommended! Would recommend to let your NV bottles sleep for some years in your cellars, will gain more harmony!
I opened this to escape the middle of the road malaise caused by trying a bottle of Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose. All I can say is why would anyone bother with the LP? This is a lovely exemplar of the style, with a fine mousse, blush style colour, lively palate with strawberry and raspberry notes, some yeast autolysis elements and, I feel, some red-apple, particularly on the aftertaste. Good length. Order is restored. Balance returns to the system.
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Billecart's nonvintage rosé is an approximate blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier (vinified as red wine). From a recently-purchased bottle with disgorgement identification as "4330328" this light salmon sparkler flaunts a brisk tiny bead, serving up aromas and flavors of raspberries, strawberries, citrus, toasted bread and almonds. Medium-bodied, vibrantly acidic and with good mid-palate density, it proceeds to an energetic, medium-to-long finish. Entirely consistent with Billecart's style for this wine, it is a definite crowd-pleaser. Drink now-2023.
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375 ml bottle. Nose of sweet and sour fruit, strawberry, melon, and lots of spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, lovely, long finish and terrific aftertaste. Photo uploaded.
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Lovely bubbles, restrained but notable citrus, some toasted almonds maybe on the finish. First time having this - strong stuff and understand the fuss. Very well balanced.
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Seems less impressive compare to last time. Still had that mineral, stone fruits on the nose, on the palate, toasty, balanced, good acidity, good finish, but compare to the nicolas Feuillatte rose, the qpr is not making sense.
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Out of a 375ml. Orange copper color. Small bubbles that died out in about 30 mins. Not too tart and good fruits without being too sweet. Strawberry cherry mix. Good rosé. Buyer at <=$50 for 750ml.
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This is a great choice for Champagne. Billecart Salmon Rose' is my families holiday celebration favorite. It is soft, supple, light and fruity. Considering the price point, I don't think that you can do any better.
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Very effervescent with small bubbles, strawberry on the nose, flavors of strawberry some citrus, hint of lime, full bodied, decent acidity (moderate) slightly dry on the finish, this is nice.
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Nice bottle. Popped and poured, crystal flutes. Nose took a bit to emerge, bright, citrusy, touched of bread dough. Palate is cherry, strawberry hints, grapefruit tart, light mineral notes. Very refreshing with good acidity. The texture of the bubbles was between fine and medium. I thoroughly enjoyed this champagne and a good value.
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More mature than prior bottles, not sure of the disgorgment but I have had the same batch for a few years now. Subtle strawberry, more pronounced autolytics, honeyed brioche, drank exceptionally.
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Retail $75. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier. As I have said before, this is one of the two (or three) standard-bearers when it comes to big-house rosé champagnes. I tasted this blind and it turns out that it was a bad glass--it threw off fairly big bubbles and a rather off-putting nose. Glass matters. Once I switched to a different stem? Different ball game. Quite fruity on the nose with cherry and strawberry. Pale pink with a slight orange tint. Tart and fruity on the palate, even really tart. While this was not the "best" wine in the flight, it was wonderful. thedrunkencyclist.com
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World Series Mondo Wine Event (Duluth, GA): Consistently good and this time it came at the end of the night when palates were fatigued and needed a jolt. Love the 375ml bottles of this NV Rose.
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Modest aromas of strawberry, ginger and malt. Tastes of dried cherry and strawberry with some brioche and ginger notes. Bead was large initially, but became fine, suggesting a glassware issue.
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Good pink color, more so than most rose champagne's. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and peach. Medium bodied with great bright acidity. Flavors of smoke, spice, orange and rose water. Very food friendly. Ready now but I think will hold another 5 - 10 years.
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Billecart doesn’t print disgorgement, so I’m not sure on the specifics. This however was a bottle from a case of the current release.
Not much character, very minimal nose, with inconsistent/large bubbles that didn’t last long in the glass. It’s hard to find the character of the ‘old vine’ Pinot Noir they talk about that they use to make this wine. I certainly don’t taste it.
If we talk $, this wine is so overpriced now. Money is far better spent on rose from Aubry, Mark Hebrart, Vilmart, Charles Heidsieck, or Laurent Perrier. This B.S. NV is more expensive than vintage rose wines from both Louis Roederer or Pol Roger. Definitely not a value wine with so much better out there for less.
Excellent basic rose tonight, crisp minerals, nice rose character, good package deal. Great palate cleanser after the Granges, LaLa and Ringland! Langham Hotel Terrace w/Yarom and gang
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Very impressive for a non vintage Rose. Salmon pink color, very fine and vivacious bubbles. On the nose strawberries, brioche, minerals and pink grapefruit. On the palate fat entry, red and pink fruits, buttery, with excellent weight and finesse, almost reminiscent of DP Rose in best vintages save for its slightly short and chalky finish. Nonetheless very delicious and impressive. Kudos to the makers of this lovely Rose Champagne.
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Ruinart last night, Billecart tonight. Gotta start the night with a 375ml of Rosé Champagne.
The nose shows; dreamsicle ice cream bar, blood orange, tangerine, very ripe yellow stone fruits, pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar, hints of baked rhubarb, notes of black cherries, lean watermelon & not ripened strawberry reduction. White spice, sea spray & fossils, grey volcanics, darker shade of chalkiness, limestone minerals, bread dough, baguette crust, cream, spring flowers, pink roses w/ orange blooms/lilies.
The palate has nicely polished mouthfeel, rich and very good ripeness. A little more mineral and sharp chalkiness than other bottles I’ve had. Great micro-oxygenation. Dreamsicle ice cream bar, blood orange, tangerine, very ripe yellow stone fruits, pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar, notes of black cherries, lean watermelon, cooked rhubarb juice, & not ripened strawberry reduction. White spice w/ typical heat, faint white pepper popping up here & there, sea spray & fossils, grey volcanics, darker shade of chalkiness, limestone minerals, bread dough, baguette crust, cream, spring flowers, pink roses w/ orange blooms/lilies. The acidity is fantastic as always. The long, rich, lush finish is a touch gluey , well balanced & knitted, polished and persists endlessly with a long set of spice. Always consistent & delicious.
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This bottle was disgorged in 1985, so probably an atypical note. The age really works wonders on this. Really biscuity with hints of cherry essence, fruit pastry, and a hint of gunflint, the energy on this bottle was vigourous. Just delightful.
Pretty, delicate, with fine bead and plenty of effervescence. Bought in 2017, unknown disgorge date. Nice nose of wild strawberry and modest yeast. Palate is fairly linear, with plenty of cut, more wild strawberry, stoniness, and finishes very clean. A touch dilute in the mid-palate. Tasty, but have had better bottles of this.
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An outstanding brut rose' - a dinner party go-to favorite that never disappoints. Go elsewhere for a yeast bomb ... this is classic: bright strawberry, crisp apple, savory, balanced acidity with great mouth feel.
In my last note I wrote about wine being about time and place and in this case I think this benefited from both. Drank as part of a Pressoir at Home tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart. The rose is the most well known of their wines for me and I've always thought of it as a solid well made wine that is perhaps not super intriguing or complex, but very drinkable and enjoyable. Hearing more of the story and the thought process and esp the effort in making truly ageable wines was really interesting and got me a lot more excited about this house. The wine itself was lovely and paired with a caviar from Sterling and the combination of salty and fruity was just top notch. Went down quite easily.
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Delicious Champagne. Drank it for Anniversary so i'm sure tasting notes would be skewed. Bright chardonnay profile with hints of Pinot noir. I think there is one more grape used in this champagne. This champagne does not have massive depth but what it has is tasty. Enjoy.
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Freshly baked bread, baked apple, no sign of tropical aroma. On the palate, nutty, toasty, balanced with good acidity, long finish. Very good rose champagne.
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The Seasonal Grand Opening of the D&S Lounge. That’s going to require some BSR to celebrate. Aka, our backyard. The best room in our house 6+ months of the year.
As well, going to detail notes of this with my new Riedel Vintage Sommelier flutes. I’ve been wanting to write notes on this Champange in the new flutes as I wanted to do it one I am very well acquainted.
The nose is definitely more vibrant. Tangerines lead where they haven’t in my previous notes now using the new flutes. More pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, lemon/lime aid, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses.
The body is round with some gummy or gluiness. Everything about the mouthfeel is more delicate and softer. The bubbles smaller & more refined. Pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, almost a date presence on the long set, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, lighter intensity of white spices but, still has the heat & palate penetration, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses. The acidity is all fresh & lively with this cuvée. But, even that seems better. The finish is as always; well knitted & balanced, polished, fresh, persistent and never disappoints.
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Recently purchased. Not sure of the disgorgement date but this wine didn't pop like usual. Still very good but missing some of the really vibrant red fruit and creaminess I really love with this wine. Very solid overall though.
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Retail $75. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier. This is, without a doubt, one of the standard-bearers for rosé champagne. It's characteristic salmon hue, great red berry fruit, subtle yeastiness, and searing tartness. There is a reason that many rosé champagnes are measured against this wine--it's fantastic. thedrunkencyclist.com
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This NV bubbly was bought 4 Yeats ago. Keeping a NV Champagne this long, even with good cellaring , is a bit iffy, but this bottle presented in spades. Well balanced wine with plenty of fruit left. Bubbles fading a bit, but what stands out is the refreshing acidity. Great juice.
scattered, tiny bubble stream. light salmon, in color. cherry, strawberry, orange, citrus zest, lees, biscuit, spice, mineral, chalk, crushed stone dust. tangy fruit and dusty, on the finish.
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Light salmon color. Split bottle over 3 hours. Maybe it was because this was a gift, but this was a particularly pretty bottle B-S Rose. There's a gorgeous complexity to the upfront minerality on the nose, crushed stone, wet stone, and yeast with wild strawberries and delicate flowers. The palate is a picture of elegance, lacy wild strawberry, yeast, chalk, stone, citrus, and a long tangy, zested finish. This was quite bright with excellent acidity, cool berries, and crisp minerals- not showing the creaminess of some bottles. 92+ to 93pts.
A pretty salmon color; notes of strawberry, brioche, pomegranate and oyster shell. Medium bodied, with a creamy texture, impressive depth and grip, with a long a refreshing finish.
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Had this side by side with a nice growers champagne...
Good to show the difference in bubble size... bouquet not so intense on opening but oh the flavour... small red fruits, red currant and super sweet wild strawberries.. very accessible on the lips due to fine bubbles...
Wouldnt recommend to let it breath too much the first impression was definitely the most pure... later the strawberries distinct flavour went missing.
between 91-92 points dont expect a punch in your face flavour like from some growers... this is elegance incarnate and the purity of fruit is wow
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I've never loved the regular Billecart Salmon Brut, but the Rose was fantastic. Terrific mouthfeel, nice strawberry and raspberry fruit, wrapped in a layer of light acidic minerality. A terrific apertif that drinks easy and should please everyone. Elegant and balanced!
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Similar to C Chen I'm a fan of Vilmart Rubis, but prefer this wine particularly with the elegant taste and finish. I can see why others have commented the broad appeal (very easy to drink) but there's depth as well.
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Wine in the Sunshine State; 2/20/2020-2/23/2020 (Florida): This wine was used the same way that it always is used which is basically as a pre-dinner sipper. It always works well for that. Very easy and quaffable. The bottle was finished quickly. It doesn't require deep thinking, but it's always enjoyed.
From a 375ml on Valentine’s Day. Nose was very shy and palate too subtle to warrant a higher score. Confident I had it at the right temp and it had been breathing for about an hr or two. Perplexed.
Just purchased today from Costco and opened one with dinner. Great bottle of Rose. Strawberry, some light cherry, long finish. Going back for more tomorrow!
The nose on this bottle really flows out of the glass tonight. Beautiful lean fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon near the rind, blood orange, orange & tangerine & some pomegranate. Crisp volcanic minerals, saline, sea fossils, baguette crust, vanillin, whiff of caramel, soft white spice, pink flowers and rose pedals.
Everything on the palate sings just a little louder tonight as well. Fruits are even a little richer than normal. Ripe & slightly gummy not as normal leaner fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon near the rind, blood orange, orange & tangerine & some pomegranate. Crisp and grippy, volcanic minerals, beautiful softer, powdery chalkiness w/o quite the sharper edge it normally has, soft, hints of Provence herbs, saline, sea fossils, baguette crust, vanillin, whiff of caramel, soft white spice, pink flowers and rose pedals. The acidity is crisp, lively and dead on as alway. The long, rich, well balanced finish is deliciously refreshing and persists minutes.
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Beautiful color. The nose shows fruity aromas of strawberry, pastry cream, minerals, cherry blossom and a hint of toast. This is barely medium bodied on the palate with very good concentration and good finesse. Round and easy to enjoy. The medium plus length finish features just enough acidity.
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NYEve with Steve & Lucie (At our place, then Knickerbocker): PnP, chilled. A nicely balanced, medium bodied, wonderfully colored champagne. The palate presents some red berry flavors, some yeast, a touch of minerality, balancing acidity, and a slightly more aggressive mousse than desired.
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Opened for NYE and finished off the next day. Really nice and enjoyed by everyone, including the champagne non-lovers. A bit of fruity strawberry, nice minerality, some creaminess and moderate bubbles. Great option for a medium priced, tasty champagne with some character and history.
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Wonderful Charity Event (Arizona): Flight of White vs Rose. No new notes on the Salmon. Always solid. The white was a good QPR, nothing remarkable but easy drinking.
Christmas Eve with Family (St. Paul, MN): Lovely pale pink color. Drank a glass over 30 minutes. Elegant, delicate strawberry and light raspberry fruits with pastry and cream and a lacy lightly limestone minerality. Always a winner 92+pts.
Light rose gold with delicate bead. Nose slightly waxy, red berries. Palate some pith, red fruit, dry and strongly mineral. Still enjoyable and a dependable NV rose. 92 pts
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Another bottle of this enjoyed with my Senora during several hours baking christmas biscuits and finally making dinner, salmon hue, nice nose of red berry, intense bubbles, so this makes a fresh persistent mouthfeel, savoury red fruit, delicate lightbodied flow, long convincing finish, very good bottle, recommended, ***(+)
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Half bottle; served in a flute. The nose is muted to the point of being barely detectable. I doubt proper stemware will entirely eliminate that. Palate is lovely, with succulent red fruit front and center. It is somewhat too sweet, most detectable on the finish which leaves the wine rather short. Easy drinking. Overall a nice NV at mediocre QPR, but definitely a safe-bet to please a crowd.
I always like these, although if I can't get them for around $60, I think the price to quality can be challenging. This bottle showed more sweetness in the finish than the previous rosé (Rene Geoffrey). Tasty, but this bottle came off a little clunky tonight. I'm still glad I have several; they age really well.
PnP and drank over an hour. Needed 15-30 minutes to open up and settle down. Nice acidity, not over the top, balanced by the mineral driven dry profile of softer citrus, lite strawberries and tangy raspberries.
Overall has more of the mouthfeel I enjoy, unfortunately not as much as the Krug (obviously not expected at 1/2 price), does leave a positive impression vs many of the sharper acidic profile champagnes I have tried and do not enjoy (not a SB or Extra Brut fan). Can’t say it’s my favorite champagne or that I will ever crave it but feel like this is a consistent champagne over the many times I have tried it. Not overly complex nor too simple. Solid and Enjoyable.
Probably my favorite $0-$75 champagne to date but admittedly that’s not a high bar at this stage of my champagne experience.
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I have a rule, well, more like a guideline. Once in awhile I may open a bottle of wine and start drinking while attending to dinner. If the recipe is a more exhausted one or takes longer, it usually makes drinking a little easier but also tends to put me on the better side of a full bottle or the whole ball of wax (okay, I don’t drink wax, its only wine). Being a responsible adult (oh my, that makes me sound like my father), I don’t leave the house and since I’m a little bigger (mind you I didn’t say heavier), I can drink a bottle over a couple of hours and feel no residual effects. Usually! The rule I’m referring to is that I will generally not drink the following day. No specific reason, just a “drying out” period so to speak.
That happened just the other day as I was preparing the Risotto for my Lamb Chops that went with the SAMsARA Syrah that I wrote about the other day. Well, the following day I knew I was going to prepare my Ceviche that I love and for which I had bought some wonderful Bay Scallops for just that recipe. Now I had to prepare the Ceviche earlier in the day as it needs to “cook” the scallops for a few hours. That was a pretty quick and easy job. It did get me thinking that while I shouldn’t drink, how could I let those wonderful scallops hold up the entire meal on their own? No, not even I could put that kind of pressure on those delicate morsels of seafood. It demanded that I open something. Can you just feel the tension building?
The good news is that since the Ceviche was already made, I didn’t have the long preparation time I had with the Lamb Chops the day earlier. That meant that I could restrict my intake of wine to just mealtime. My mind a flutter with what to drink, I went to my CellarTracker App (if you need a good way to keep track of your cellar, well the title speaks for itself), and started rummaging through the wines, looking at the whites predominantly.
Then I saw it, the perfect bottle (should I be using the word perfect? I think there is a famous person that throws that term around a lot and I wouldn’t want to infringe on that). Let’s just say I saw the absolutely bestest impeccable wine for the dinner. (Too much I know, but what the hey).
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
What better to go with the meal but Champagne, and even better, a Rosé Champagne! It even hit me that I would be able to use what I didn’t drink that evening the next day as I was having Seared Tuna Steak. A perfect (whoops, there’s that word again), piece just big enough but not too big (oh, here’s where I can use my Goldilocks and the Bears analogy), it was “just right.” Plenty of Champagne stoppers to keep the bubbles in tack for another day as well. What a great way to enjoy and evening; a lighter entrée and that whisper of bubbles to fulfill and enhance a tasty meal.
The Champagne is blended using 40% Chardonnay sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region, 30 % Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay and aged on lees for 36 months. It’s pale red nectar emanating a delicate floral and subtle red fruit aroma from my glass (note the same glassware for wine and food). A sip, and you perceive the sensation of a crisp yet almost creamy sensation followed by what I can only call a very light tart cherry note along with a hint of Strawberry.
While I have not had this Champagne long, it has been in my cellar for at least 2 years. It also could have been on the store’s shelf for a short time as well. I mention this as, like most wines, Sparkling wines are usually drunk soon after purchase, so a little age on this wine I’m sure changed its profile over what is in bottles today. I actually found the palate to be most pleasurable given the additional time in bottle, over what is usually a more pronounced bright cherry and/or strawberry flavor.
A delightful and memorable evening which will be duplicated this evening as I finish the Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé with the Seared Tuna Steak I have planned. So don’t be afraid to break another somewhat unofficial rule and drink some bubbly before during and after the Holidays. I know I will!
pale salmon, abundant tiny bubbles; orange zest, strawberry, smoke, lees; bitter cherry, strawberry, spice, chalky minerality; medium body, tangy acidity, 12% ABV; made from blend of 45% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier with 8 g/L dosage; one of my favorite multivintage rosé champagnes
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Champagne Event (Wine Exchange in Santa Ana): No back label info. Zesty, good acidity but came off just kind of burly to me, a bit rough. In my view, for what this costs, there are numerous other examples of really fine Rose out there.
Excellent Rose Champagne, somewhere between 5-8 years in age (having a disgorgement day would be nice ;-)). Lots of red fruits, strawberries, some mandarins and lovely yeasty brioche. Medium bodied the wine nicely coats the palate. I guess it should hold easily for another decade but it’s on top of its game right now.
Copperish pink and very lively. Layered nose with roses, strawberries and a little savory. Medium plus acidity (6/10) but balanced with a slightly smooth mouthfeel. Layered with strawberries, kiwi, grapefruit and melon. Medium to medium plus body with a long finish. Drink till 2022.
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Nose of sweet and sour fruit, strawberry, melon, lime with floral notes, same on the palate, almost big body, tasty, never disappoints, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, hints of sweetness, has everything but excitement, lighter flavors than past years(?), and a long finish.
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I purchased (3) BS Rose 375ml bottles last week from a great wine shop. I wanted 750’s, but they did not have them. I purchased the 375’s.
Tonight I drank the first of the three. What a disappointment. No fruit at all, and only alcohol for aromatics. The 375 ml bottle format is terrible. If magnum is best, why they even make a 375ml is beyond me!
Also, the lack of disgorgement info from BS is really annoying and likely even the bigger problem. Printing it would have avoided this. Back to Marc Hébrart Rose. He tells me exactly what’s in the bottle!
Next bottle of this for me REFERENCE standart, or lets say "entry level" Rose Champagne, o.k., entry level maybe is a little confusing if you think about the price tag....., started with a fresh red fruit fragrance on the nose, straw- and raspberry, on the palate savoury fruit presence and in the backgroung slightly red tea aromas, may be peal of red fruit and young rhubarb, fresh mouthfeel and well structured, will benefit from aeration and some 3(+) years in your cellar to get this more balanced and creamy, long chalky finish, for me one of the best NV Rose bottlings, recommended! **(*+?), 89- 91(+)
Interesting wine. Strawberry and cream is the first impression but also some rhubarb offering a slightly bitter contrast. The texture is austere in a good way.
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Magnum bottle, which had been cellared for a while, perhaps to perfect form. (Did not look for a disgorgement date.) Lovely color in the glass. Minimal, if any, oxidation, rather strikingly fresh and lifted. Enthralling nuance and depth, inflection-changing textures, sublime weight, precise frame, exquisite finish. It was my pleasure to enjoy the last few ounces after the bottle had been open for a few hours. A memorable experience indeed.
Billecart Salmon never disappoints. This bottle was richer and more full-bodied than the prior bottles I've had, but in a good way. The Vilmart Rubis was my house Champagne for the last two years, but the Billecart Salmon is the more complete wine.
Lovely aromas of red fruit, orange peel, fresh ocean breeze, and minerality. Nice finish. Great structure and flavor profile. Delicious stuff.
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A little buttered popcorn along with the usual strawberry notes in this bottle. The impression of Pinot noir is strong. This is a gold standard rosé IMO
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Last of my handful of 375s. A very beautiful pale pink in the glass (definitely better in a non-flute type glass to give the aromatics the air they deserve). White peach, guava, nectarine and poached strawberries on the nose. A very creamy mousse. Strawberries and kiwi melt on the palate. Nice balance of rich and tart fruits with solid acidity. Always one of the top NV rosé champagnes at the price.
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Brilliant copper-pink hue that refracts light beautifully in the glass. Fine, moderate mousse. Nectarine and cherry aromas over a bed of seaspray and rocks. A rush of tasty fruit immediately focuses the palate and lasts for a good 30 seconds after swallowing. A tight feeling of acidity enhances the vibrancy and gives hope for the future. Outstanding stuff. 5+12+17+9= 93
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from half bottle. Light salmon ruby color with delicate bead. Nose cherries, strawberries, a bit of toasty brioche, some cool rocks. Palate juicy yet bracing, lovely fruit and a chalky rocky note with some cherry pit. Wonderful. 92 pts
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Dim Sum Club at Majestic (Majestic Restaurant, Marina One): Always easy and delicious - this slipped down beautifully in a balanced, tasty halo of strawberries, apples and mineral, with just a kiss of rose at the finish, all this wrapped in a robe of creamy mousse. Yum. My favourite mass-market rose by some distance.
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Burgundy Glass a must -- no flute! To get the most flavor from this wine, put in a Burgundy glass. This wine can be served with main courses like vegetarian, poultry and/or filet mignon.
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I have to agree with some recent comments on this wine: it is less spectacular, less succulent. The chardonnay grape has occupied the central track and its roundness has cornered the sapidity of the PN and the oxidation of the Meunier resulting in a much more predictable and less exciting champagne. Even with all of this, the lovely copper colour, the abundance of red fruits and milk traces continue to be a highly seductive combination. Perhaps it is just that I had also gotten used to drinking it with five years or more and this bottle was recently bought.
Tengo que dar la razón a algunos comentarios recientes sobre este vino: está menos espectacular, menos suculento. La uva chardonnay ha ocupado la pista central y su rotundidad han arrinconado a la sapidez de la PN y a la oxidación de la Meunier dando como resultado un champán mucho más previsible y menos emocionante. Aún con todo el seductor color cobre, la abundancia de frutos rojos y las trazas lácteas continúan siendo una combinación altamente seductora. Quizás es que también me había acostumbrado a beberlo con cinco años o más y esta botella estaba recién comprada.
light orange color at the eye, at the nose shows notes of strawberries and a nice minerality. At the palate it is precise, clear and elegant but in my opinion lacks some personality. Hard to recognize this champagne in a blind tasting if compared to others (guess which...). In a hot afternoon under crosses and blades over the trees, anticipating the 7th
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Lovely NV Rose. There is an earthyness to it, soft red fruit, reddish-white florals, a creamy elegance, and it remains fresh. It is interesting that, today, this NV was a touch better than a 2008 Moet Grand Vintage Rose, which was stiff competition.
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Still have NO IDEA where folks are getting vintages for this or Laurent brute Rosé! Far as I know, it’s made up by republicans or some other sort of skinny head.
In any case the more pink, more berried and finer beaded nv Billecart Rosé is the superior drink to the Laurent Perrier Rosé, as expected. Perhaps this is why Laurent brings the metal box into play. Both are off dry, so to speak.
Likely the Laurent is a shrewder gift, more French sounding, a shiny box, AND ALSO MAY BE CONFUSED WITH PERRIER JOUËT, which, I submit, is likely a well-known/loved phenomenon over at Laurent Perrier.
More precise, balanced and longer, if a touch sweeter than L-P, better logo, girls seem to prefer it as well. (Could be a in part a salmon crossover.) 91-92
In summary:
P-JOUËT vint Rosé a notch over nv B-Salmon, which a notch over nv L-Perrier, which a notch over vn Veuve-Cliquot, which is now just over the line of what I avoid due to quality concern.
I advise drinking Salmon Rosé exclusively in order to fund real champagne nights/flights of Salon and Krug- To whom now I retreat hastily back into company with. Ciao. JD
Restaurant purchase from half bottles. These are very fine in a pinch. Red fruit, with a hint of strawberry, and dusty clay road perceptions. Not as faceted as the Saves and Egly-Ouriet, but still very fine!
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Pale pink color. Drank 2+ glasses over 90 minutes. I think I may be taking this a bit for granted. I do expect so much and after a few very good N/V roses the last days, the bar is higher. The Camille Saves from Wednesday was probably as good or better and the Hebrart last night was quite similar for half the tariff. That said, this is a standard bearer and it has the toast, bright strawberry, floral notes, depth and finesse that I enjoy. Always balanced with crystalline minerality and offering a complete and graceful wine. A treat to enjoy at Grand Cafe for my youngest son's birthday. 92+ to 93pts
Floral nose of honeysuckle and rose water with a briochey depth. On the palette this is mineral, piquant, intensely refreshing crisp apple. Lovely balance, finish is smooth and satisfying. Excellent stuff 91-92.
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As always, an excellent bubbly. Correct in every way - beautiful pale rose colour, enticing nose, fine bubbles, slightly tart and yeasty on the tongue but very round in mouth, and thoroughly enjoyable. (For more than 20 years this has been our go-to champagne, but this is my only review of it here on CT.)
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Easter Wines with Family (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Pale salmon color. From Magnum. Drank several glasses over 3 hours. Served this with our Easter ham and it was a perfect pairing. Gotta do this every year. Even better from a magnum, this classic B-S Rose, elegant and pure, lovely strawberry, light citrus notes, rose hips, nicely yeasty, clean lightly chalky minerality, strawberry chiffon, hints of cherry. with subtle spice. 93+pts.
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Warm rose brass in colour. Chalky, dry and showing the low dosage B-S style even in this rose format. Strawberry, faint raspberry and savoury notes. Long finish. Contrasting in style to the Taittinger crowd pleaser that preceded it and at the expensive end of the NV Rose Champagne spectrum, and very stylish but maybe delivering less than it should be.
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Lovely golden rose color with good bubbles, persistent bead. Nose light maple, floral, some red fruits. Palate silky, juicy red fruits. A lovely champagne, has broad appeal but also serious depth. Wonderful as an aperitif and with appetizers. 93 pts
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Off bottle ? , had left in the refrigerator for a month, likely a mistake, less pink more golden than normal. Okay bubbles a little more yeasty than normal.
Consumed 1/2 this bottle last nite with friends, to open up a blind red wine tasting. Drank the rest today. Bright strawberry and light raspberry notes, alongside chalkiness, lightly spicy white pepper, and grapefruit zest. Delicious overall, just a solid go-to rosé Champagne.
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Another big birthday - the 5-0 (Rezza Trattoria e Pizza Romana): From a 3L and I think it is fair to say that champagne is often better in big formats. These are your always easy rose bubbles. One of my go-tos when thinking about a big house. A bit of strawberry and light and spritzy and a nice middle ground if you have wine geeks and non-wine geeks at an event.
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Lovely pink hue. Lively mousse. Ripe but elegant medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length. Delicate but persistent on the palate. This was surprisingly balanced and integrated for the first bottle of a 6-pack purchased last month.
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Consistently a great bottle of champagne. Consumed from a 375ml bottle, just the right amount to start the night. I recommend not drinking it any colder than 48 degrees so the flavor profile is fully expressed.
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So good. Crisp, precise and clean. Minerals, strawberry, raspberry, and vanilla cream. Neither overly sweet or astringent just the perfect refresher. Did not catch the disgorgement but would guess new release.
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Just purchased last month. Strawberry, melon, bready/yeasty nose, fresh, crisp, medium body, good balance,medium finish. Will hold some for a few years to see what develops.
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Opened a bottle that I had purchased back in 2008 and wow! It was pretty stunning! Notes of dried strawberries, nectarine, crushed shells, chalk. Fantastic acidity.
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This wine has a light pink/red color and very fine bubbles. The medium intensity nose shows strawberries, lemon, and a hint of soil.
This was somewhat fruit oriented at first and grew a bit firmer with air. Overall, it has an excellent balance as it just sits on the edge of ripe fruit and a dry seriousness.
While not particularly complex, this is a lovely champagne that can be popped anytime (and is guaranteed lady pleaser). Enjoy!
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A wonderful fruit driven expression of a champagne. Not quite the WOTN all due to the 86' Cristal and several other great red wines including a Hundred Acre, Hewitt and several other Napa wines.
This wine is slightly creamy and crisp and ........... with most importnatly........ a resolved acidity. Stawberry, cranberry and a dry Champagne flavor. Fabulous !!!
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A bottle consumed on new year's eve from a purchase in 2007 showed how well even the NV can age: Delicate & silky, tiny bubbles, beautiful rich mousse, light copper color and no sign of OX as it was still fresh with tinges of citrus, this bottle could have easily drank well for another 5 years if not more. Definite quality here.
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Fresh looking salmon/copper color with rigorous fine bead; competing profiles of Chardonnay’s salt air brine and iodine in tension with the fresh strawberry and cherry pit character of the two Pinots. I don’t get the bready brioche character others describe (like I do on the regular brut or B’dB). Even after a few years in the cellar this wine is always fresh, clean and full of energy. Great consistency among bottles. 91+
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This bubbly never disappoints. Three or four years old now, the yeastiness dominates the fruit. Have had better bottles. Perhaps this NV Champagne is best consumed soon after release. Still very good.
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Terrific bottle of Champagne. So well balanced. Just the right amount of fruit. Goes well with so many different foods, but drinks beautifully on its own.
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Christmas Eve, Blackheath, London after Mass, carols and mulled claret ! Its always hard not to love this wine - its pale pink colour and red cherry and strawberry notes on the nose always enticing and celebratory. The palate has plenty of zesty fruit balanced by touches of cumquat and yuzu, bread and nougat and ultimately plenty of length and memory. Great wine for a frosty Christmas night !
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A very nice Rose' NV Champagne but nothing to really write home about. Pleasant and fun to drink with shrimp cocktail and crab cakes appetizers, but rather routine.
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N/V Champagne (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): "40% Chard sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region, 30% P.N. from the Montagne de Reims & the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne & the southern slopes of Epernay;" [Supposedly, "The base wine is 2014, supported by 40% grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reserve wine from 2012 and 2013."] "• Dosage: 9g; Vinification in s/s; Malolactic fermentation; 40% reserve wines; 36 mos ageing on lees;"
N: ATTRACTIVELY, rest tough to parse
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, almost swtish frt BEAUTIFULLY counterbalanced by an acidity which seamlessly transitions into a LONG, BALANCED, *delightfully* tangy/swt finish with OCCASIONAL *hints* of a very, VERY slight bitterness. VERY well made for now & the next several! My EXC. 92 pts Decanter on 5/23/2018. [This vendor's $71.95 would APPEAR to be competitive.]
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Champagne & Sparkling Tasting (San Diego Wine Co.): "40% Chard sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region, 30% P.N. from the Montagne de Reims & the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne & the southern slopes of Epernay;" [Supposedly, "The base wine is 2014, supported by 40% grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reserve wine from 2012 and 2013."] "• Dosage: 9g; Vinification in s/s; Malolactic fermentation; 40% reserve wines; 36 mos ageing on lees;"
N: Closed; Yeast with undertones of minerals?
P: LM, poss Med, body; Rndish, yet CRISP entry with NICE, almost swtish frt met by crisp acidity which slowly transitions into a LONG, zesty finish which should be noteworthy either as an aperitif or accompaniment. My EXC. 92 pts Decanter on 5/23/2018. [This vendor's $69.99 would APPEAR to be competitive.]
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Drank at dinner with the crew at Curtain Bluff in Antigua. I've had this rose many times and still find it always to be a reliable, delicious, crowd pleasing rose. Generous nose of red fruit/Strawberries mostly. On the creamy side, with nice mouse, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights, and everyone at the table agreed. My favorite NV rose!
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Académie des Cinquante 63rd Annual Dinner (Restaurant Olivijn, Haarlem, NL): A blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. For some reason it is three years ago since I last tasted this and I remember it as a very delicate and refined rosé in every respect. This bottle seems to have a slightly deeper colour than I remember, and even though the style is mineral and fresh, with the customary aromatic profile of flowers, spiced strawberries and a hint of honey, there is also a deeper and fuller aspect to the fruit, with even a slightly candied quality. Does this represent a conscious style change?
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Whatcom Hospice House Charity Wine Dinner (Parkhurst Neighborhood, Bellingham, WA): This is my "Old Faithful" of Grandes Marques Rosé, and it drank beautifully tonight. It's better as it warms and breathes a little. A nice fine bead, strawberry and tart orange flavor; a distinguished wine. Tough luck following the '06 Comte, but it stood its ground.
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Light pink grapefruit colored with sparse tiny bubbles, 'moussey' Very dry, astringent, steely with a short finish. Light brioche and grapefruit. High acidity. It softened over the hour it was consumed. Both guests preferred the last of their glasses finding the first glass much too aggressive.
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Enjoyment of this was heightened by the venue: consumed in a parking lot while waiting for our hot air balloon excursion to commence. Otherwise, this was as reliably enjoyable as always.
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Delicious rosé Champagne, brought with our group to Fieni's and enjoyed with dinner tonite. Strawberry, orange rind, lemons and tart cherries, with light notes of warm bread crust, working into a long and satisfying finish.
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From half bottle - very pretty and lovely rose showing berries galore (strawberry, raspberry), some mineral bite. Lacking a bit of depth and elegance that I typically associate with this but given it came from half bottle I was still very happy with the showing. Overall probably the sweetest of samples that I have had of this wine. Is the dosage higher for half bottles?
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Great, just wonderful. A classic and reliable rose on the upper end of things but still in reach to enjoy and find across a variety of shops. Pale orange sherbet color, nice compliment of bubbles. Rich savory nose with underlying berries.
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Popped and poured; no formal notes due to the setting but this is definitely one of those wines that both wine geeks and wine amateurs can get down with. There's enough going on that it calls your attention to let you know something special is in the glass yet, it's remarkably accessible to a broad range of palates. That being said, I think the argument could be made that this is the archetypal example of a celebratory rose champagne.
Great bead bordering on froth. A lovely truly rose-hued wine. Sweet reds with mouthwatering acidity swooping in through a slightly nutty finish. Great with oysters, crudo of most stripe, but gives up the floor dramatically when true savories hit the board, waiting on dessert. mmmmmmmmm.
Keep chilled!
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Last of my Envoyer 3-pack and just as enjoyable as usual. Always a nice way to kick off an evening with friends. Consistent to prior notes - lovely pink salmon color. Nose of strawberries. Palate has red fruit, minerals, lively fine mousse and a medium finish. Never disappoints!
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Normally my go to affordable Rose Champ, hit or miss lately. Seems to do better with air/time. May need to find another Rose as prices seem to be on the rise within the last year or two and probably not worth the current price. Would be nice if they would differentiate releases or put disgorgement date on bottles but not counting on that to happen.
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I have been on a fast for 25 days, and this is the first glass of wine I awarded to myself at completion! Lovely rosé, I drank it right out of the fridge, and it was rather non-expressive and underwhelming at first. As the glass warmed up over 30 mins or so, the wine opened up and become lovely, showing off pink grapefruit, tart red cherry, with lemony acidity and a vein of chalky minerality. I only had 1 (large) glass from the bottle and will drink the rest at a warmer temp in order to get more enjoyment from the wine.
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Waited too long to open. Color and nose have evolved. From rose to almost light orange, yeast, orange blossom, faded light strawberry. Still very good but open other bottle immediately
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Red berry fruit, some floral notes, some minerality, slightly spicy on the nose - strawberries and cream. Lovely freshness on the palate, very precise but still generous and round. Mineral and quite long finish. Very elegant. 90-92
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Light salmon. Yeast, strawberries and vanilla on the nose. For NV this has consistent depth, good bubbles, well balanced acidity and stands up to flavorful food well. I have been drinking slowly down a case I bought two years ago for $60 a bottle while on sale. I wonder if some of the differences in recent scores on this site reflect disgorgement dates and blends from different times and different blends. I have never had a bottle I didn't like however.
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This was a pleasant surprise. It was the first of three bottles I have, and the first time I have drank this wine. The wine had a nice, subdued, floral nose and displayed a creamy strawberry shortcake palate, with hints of yeast, toast, tart fruits. I would like to say it got better with time, but before I knew it, my glass was empty! The wine was well received by the group, and I honestly cannot foresee anyone being disappointed with this wine. It is a Champagne for pleasing crowds, as well as sophisticated palates.
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Opened a magnum at our local hospital foundation's charity dinner. For me, this wine is the "Old Faithful" of Grandes Marques or large champagne house Rosé. It consistently delivers. It's better as it warms and breathes a little. A nice fine bead, strawberry and tart orange flavor; a distinguished wine.
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Pnp. Pours a light copper pink in the glass. Frothy mouse with fine and persistent perlage. Nose and palate show strawberries and cream, cherry, bitter almond, and a ton of soft limestone minerals. Great acid to cut through the touch of residual sugar on the pleasantly dry and medium finish. Great with appetizers.
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Brought to Bavel. Strong acidity cutting through a strawberry raspberry creamy rounded palate. This is a wine that is versatile enough to serve as an aperitif, with appetizers, and even dessert. As it was, this wine took us through our entire dinner. Crowd pleasing and delicious, though not as laser precise as the Savart rose I last tried.
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Better than previous experiences, but not by much. I don't see the draw of this champagne. There is some nice acidity and freshness. I feel it lacks body. It is still enjoyable to drink, I just can't love it like everyone else seems to.
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The Return of the Wednesday Wine Lunch (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light pick color. Drank a glass over 40 minutes. It is always a treat when one of these shows up at a tasting. Today was no different. I found this to be firing on all cylinders, much like a bottle we had last month. This bottle was particularly graceful with a suave sophistication. Well balanced with lacy fruit and a creamy fresh strawberry mousse palate. It has nice length and depth. This evokes a recent bottle of Gaston Chiquet Rose we had the other day - or maybe it should be the other way around - though the Chiquet comes in at a much nicer tariff. At any rate- thoroughly enjoyable and always a classy drink.
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Yes I paid restaurant markup, but there are not too many choices in Punta Cana D.R. Was thrilling with a simple ceviche with hours old grouper! Fresh, zippy, wild strawberry, sweet mineral dust. Just saw Zachy's sale on these and they're are 85% cheaper than this bottle. But I thououghly enjoyed it none the less
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Pale salmon to coral color. Steady stream of fine bubbles. Nose of strawberry, apples, biscuits and raspberry. Flavors are similar with a nice dryness but with a little residual sweetness. Very nicely balanced. Great stuff.
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Some nice pink bubbles to kick off an epic wine dinner. As consistent as ever delivering elegant, bright clean strawberry accented fruit with bright acid, a touch of minerals and fine bubbles. Nice way to wake up the palate for the aged wines ahead.
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I can not understand the craze about this label, yes it is very well executed and good balance and really nice to drink, with a persistent intensity start to finish, but lacks somehow charm. Tasted with Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart rose and I prefer them to this label.
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Monthly Tasting Group: Worldwide Chardonnay (Oceanaire, Mpls, MN): Ultra pale color. Drank 1 glass over 45 minutes. Again this is so delicate with such graceful straberry, dried herbs, almost a Provencal character, strawberry chiffon, lifted and floral. Just gorgeous and long. Really nice with hamachi crudo.
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P: Lovely, BALANCED entry with NICE, almost swtish frt morphing into a LONG, tangy/swt finish with HINTS of raisins towards the VERY end. My EXC-/EXC. [This vendor's $69.95 would APPEAR to be competitive.]
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Really one of the best rose champagnes. Fine mousse, tart with substantial acidity and light strawberry notes. From half bottle. Have been drinking this with pleasure for well on twenty years, and it has gotten even better recently.
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Very light color Rose. Delicious. Crisp. Lovely fizz going on. Delicate wine. But of smokiness on the palate. Doughy smoky bright citrus. Hit w the ladies
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750ml; PnP; A light salmon colored (so apropos) wine with nice tiny bubbles; Muted aromas of sweet cherries. Crisp, cutting tart flavors of grapefruits and strawberries with a flash of burnt toast on the mid-palate. Enjoyable wine and a good QPR.
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Now this is rose! The glorious pinot was front, back and centre yet never overpowering. My favourite NV rose (non grower) and well worth the premium over the brut. Had cellared this since 2012
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Drank 375 ml Weak pressure upon opening but good bubbles that lasted 1/2 hour. Color- Pale rose. Nose- Fresh, clean, slight citrus. Palate-medium, clean, sweet front palate with some residual sweetness on the back palate. Low acidity and medium mouth feel with low yeast. Overall- light and good to drink alone w/o food but would pair well with light, non-salty or slightly sweet snacks and light shellfish. Solid but would expect more for the price.
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Salmon pink color (hence the name, no doubt), very fresh, strawberry and tangerine fruit profile. Hints of iodine; this is nice on its own but would be fun to work at food matching(s).
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From 375: Not rated as this bottle is just not up to the usual standards of this wine. Neither corked nor premoxed, it just seems a little tired. Perhaps it simply spent too much time on a merchant's shelf. It's still a pleasant quaff, but it's not worth it's premium price. Overly yeasty, and a little flat. Bubbles don't last. Perhaps the problem is the small format.
Another bottle of this very fine more or less "entry-level" Brut Rose, but on the other hand it is not entry-level! A very well crafted Rose Champagne, that harmonic and balanced, hard to stop sipping until you have finished the whole bottle, fine intense bubbles, decent aromas of red fruit, some floral hints, lightbodied on the midpalate, but really dancing while swallowing, a stunning refreshing Rose Brut with a long aftertaste and some really lively and delicicous limy components, for me still one of the references for NV Rose Brut, the other is Gosset Grand Rose, highly recommended! Not sure if aging will improve this fine at this moment delicious wine?, ***-****
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On the crisper more subtle side of rose Champagne, there is a rhubarb like quality on the palate and a rather vibrant mousse. Shows a cool rather than warm character, which leaves a very cleansing finish. Very good indeed.
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I am not sure what further I can say about this wine as it is one of most consistently wonderful Champagnes to drink. Color is lovely. Nose and palate of apple, strawberry, raspberry, yeast, and white chalk. Very nice finish of citrus and green apple. See: 9/5/2017 for more detailed notes during a winery tasting.
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Pink salmon in color with a constant & steady perlage. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of strawberries, raspberries & red berries with overtones of floral & yeasty notes, minerals & citrus undertones in the background. Medium-light bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of strawberries, raspberries and cranberries with some yeastiness, spices & minerals. Lingering crisp finish. Drinks quite well at present.
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Nose of strawberry, raspberry, floral notes of mums, and brioche, lots of tiny bubbles continuously formed a mousse glass after glass, this is a great champagne for Valentine's Day, big body, very tasty, easy to sip and savor, rich but not overbearing, elegant, good acid, and a long flavorful finish and aftertaste.
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NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE MAGNUM- this consistently lovely rose champagne worked perfectly for the transition into the next lineup of wines; it was redolent of spicy fresh strawberry, red raspberry and red cherry fruit served up in a medium body along with a sustained long fruity finish.
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WOTN among 6 other champagnes. A rose colored and berry filled champagne. Mouthfeel is more creamy than acidic. Finish is very slight and restrained strawberry fruit. Low acidity and quite pleasant.
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Drank 375 ml - popped at midnight on New Year's Weak pressure upon opening but good bubbles that lasted 1/2 hour. Color- Pale rose. Nose- Fresh, clean, slight citrus. Palate-medium, clean, sweet front palate with some residual sweetness on the back palate. Low acidity and medium mouth feel with low yeast. Overall- light and good to drink alone w/o food but would pair well with light, non-salty or slightly sweet snacks and light shellfish. Solid but would expect more for the price.
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Dam some many great offers on this recently they've been hard not to pull from the cellar! Strawberry, cranberry, brioche and a spiciness on the nose, similar palate with an elegant bead and good length
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Drank with some shrimp and grits one night and tuna the next. This is just an easy rose. Light strawberry and decent bubbles and the kind of wine that's easy to drink. Not my favorite, but good and for pink bubbles not so poorly priced.
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This bubbly never. disappoints! A family Christmas tradition for over 30 years. Mildly yeasty nose. Very well balanced palate with great fruit and acidity. Long finish. Only mildly yeasty. And the color, it glows! Tiny bubbles. Not cheap, but worth every sip.
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Mousse wasn't that fine or delicate as I remember. May have just been that bottle. But gorgeous color, yeast, red fruit, long finish. Love to have ham or pork loin with this, but we just enjoyed at cocktail hour.
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Beautiful pale salmon colour strawberry, raspberry and brioche on the nose, elegant yet energetic effervescence with dry red berries pinging the mid palate, decent acidity and longish finish
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Second wine we tasted after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.
Copperish pink and very lively. Layered nose with roses, strawberries, light raspberries, strawberry crème, and a little herbal. High acidity (7/10) but balanced with a slightly smooth mouthfeel. Layered with strawberries, tropical fruits, kiwi, grapefruit and melon. Very fresh and crisp. Medium to medium plus body with a long finish. Drink till 2024.
Made with a minimum of 40% Chardonnay with the remainder split between Pinot Noir and Pinot Menieur of which 5 to 8% is from red wine. Aged for around 3 years on the lees.
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From magnum this was disgorged around 4 years ago. It had plenty of strawberry and yeasty things going on along wi9th a light toastiness. There’s a nice line of minerally acidity.
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Disgorged in 2016 with 2013 base wine and reserve wine from the prior 3 years. Pale salmon. Strawberry aromas. Light to medium weight, dry, nice red fruit and soil with good acidity, but somehow this lacks intensity and personality. It stood out as a rather commercial, generic wine in this line up. I've had much better examples of this (for far less money than is being asked now). Not recommended.
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Flashing Alicante 6; 12/6/2017-12/10/2017 (Alicante - España): From a new bottle. Strawberries, thyme and rosemary perfectly delimitated. All in a elegant set presented to your nose with that crispy element we adore. Good length on the palate, savoury and persistent. Still one of my favourite among roses. Now also to my sister.
De una botella nueva. Fresas, tomillo y romero perfectamente delimitados. Todo en un elegante conjunto que se presenta en nariz con ese elemento crujiente que adoramos. Buena longitud al paladar, sabrosa y persistente. Todavía uno de mis favoritos entre los rosados. Ahora también para mi hermana.
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Having tried this wine before and rated 91 we were a bit dissapointed at how much more toffee, confectionery it was this time. Unfortunately they do not show disgorgement to compare releases but this was far from the purity it showed in previous encounters. 89 this time
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Been sitting on this a while. Color was a little darker than expected, more on the tan side than pink. Very elegant and excellent mouth feel. Went down easy
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NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE- this was the 2nd bottle from a recently purchased 6 pack and now I can state I`m finding a house style change in that the previous “as usual” mildly fruity and more feminine profile [for the past 15+ years] has been upgraded to a richer and more expressive version of red raspberry, strawberry and red cherry; even the body is bigger and all of this comes within a semblance of balance and a longer stay on the palate; I ordered another 6 pack when I got home.
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Billecart Salmon Tasting (France 44): I've always found this champagne to be middle of the road, and this was no exception. Slightly fruity rose flavor on an acidic champagne backbone. This needs some depth.
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HDH Bordeaux Auction; 11/3/2017-11/4/2017 (Chicago, IL): A really nice showing of this today. Fresh and floral, with some soft red berry tones. A nice bit of minerality on the palate as well. Lighter and really approachable.
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2017 K&L Annual Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event 2017, nose of lemon, raspberry, and toast, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, has good acid, consistent performer, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, almost lovely today, and a long finish.
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I’m not a Champagne person, but this was a nice starter to my wine tasting party. Salmon color. Passion fruit, honey and nectarine on the nose. Nice texture on the palate and a clean finish. Much better than the cheap imposters I had as a younger man (e.g. Andre).
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From Magnum. Nice pink bubbles. Fine mousse, strawberry nose, restrained and rounded, soft, medium acid, medium fruit, not much yeastiness, and good drinking.
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My go-to rose Champagne. Pulled out of the refrigerator and popped to celebrate. Best after it warmed a bit. Drank out of Chablis glasses per Sommelier's suggestion. Light, balanced, and nutty.
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A fun and festive brut rose. Light strawberry, ripe peach, and some yeasty brioche flavors. In my opinion, best served as cold as possible. Keep on ice/refrigerated throughout consumption; don't let it get too warm folks, as it flattens out the attack and deadens the flavors. The cooler temperature helps to keep this wine focused. 90-91 points.
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Five or six years post-purchase. Pale salmon pink. Mellow and smooth with a fine stream of small bubbles. Similarly mellow on palate. Aperitif and then gastronomic — the aggressively fizzy vibrant first flush of youth having receeded. A good drink. ***
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Pale pink color. Very delicate (medium- intensity) aromas of red fruits, pastry, dry banana. Citrus zest on the palate.
Very close to classic Champagne rather than rose. Assemblage: Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 30%, Pinot Meunier 30%. I'm suspicious that the bottle is faulty since that there was very low perlage, almost like flat still wine. My tasting might be inadequate.
So better to taste another bottle of this Rose, which boasts to be among the best N.V. Rose Champagnes in the market
Tasted at Billecart-Salmon as part of an excellent tour, which included a sit down tasting, where the wines were discussed in detail. This is the Champagne producer’s “flagship” wine. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Pinot Meunier. Nine grams of sugar. I don’t recall if the wine receives any oak, but I’m pretty certain oak is not employed. The color of the Champagne is achieved by adding approximately 5% to 8% still Pinot Noir wine. (Like almost all Champagne producers, the rose color is achieved by the addition of red wine rather than extended maceration of the juice and the skins. No doubt this approach provides consistency of color year-to-year.) This NV rose is cellared on its lees for three years. Color is a light rose and is bright looking. On the nose, one notices raspberry and strawberry elements and on palate elements of red fruit and currants are revealed. Incredibly well balanced. The general consensus at the table was to enjoy this wine now with its wonderful crispness and bright flavors rather than letting it age for years.
(Can be served with pretty much anything. The guide especially recommends the NV rose with sushi, pink seafood such a salmon, red tuna, crab, etc. He also mentioned the NV rose can be good with red fruit desserts -- but not cream-based desserts.)
By the glass at Terra. Always reliable, even if this was not one of the better bottles I have had. Strawberries and lemons on the nose were chased with similar flavours on a fresh, lively palate, all wrapped in a smooth but zesty mousse. There was just a hint of rose at the very end. A very balanced and pleasant package, great with a whole variety of food.
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Old Chaps Meeting (Restaurante Los Asturianos - Madrid): From an old, well-aged bottle. Exuberant pink grapefruit fragrance nothing artificial, nothing added. Classic and elegant in an endless harmony. Naturally perfect. In the mouth it is reinforced with flavors of brioche and with more red fruit (raspberries and lingus mainly) Multilayered and with a good complexity. Deep and delicious. Convinced everyone. Always my choice among this range of champagne rosé. WOTN
De una botella vieja, bien envejecida. Exuberante olor a pomelo rosa nada artificial, nada añadido. Clásico y elegante en una armonía sin fin. Perfecto de una forma natural. En boca se refuerza con sabores a brioche y a mas fruta roja (frambuesas y lingo principalmente) Multifacético y de una complejidad sin fin. Profundo y delicioso. Convenció a todos. Siempre mi elección entre los champanes rosados de este rango. La botella de la noche.
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Recently acquired bottle: Too lively and peppy with carbonation/gas blowing up your nostrils like a shock of wasabi; no fault of the wine, it just needs a few years in bottle to tame the beast. Really nice fresh raspberry flavors that linger.
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@Quadrat, Palma. My first encounter with this wine, and very pleased with that. Really lovely nose with a good bunch of wild strawberries, bready aromas and some light smoke/spices. Palate lagging perhaps a bit behind the nose, but very fresh, with good fruit and solid back bone. Overall really good balance and depth. Considering buying some to cellar. Regrettably, no informative labelling on this one so do not know base or degorgement date. Given the wine list I suspect it is a rather recent release.
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The color of this champagne matched that of the copper bucket used to chill it--light salmon. The fine boules were restrained. The nose had chalk and raspberry notes. At first there were strawberry flavors, but after a while these became yeast, raspberry, and cherry, with a hint of rhubarb. This was well paired with Copper River salmon and fresh Washington cherry clafoutis for dessert. The wine's acidity cut through the egg based clafoutis nicely.
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Lovely with flavors of strawberries and other fresh fruits with hint of sweetness and minerality. Lovely finesse with a delicate mousse. Went well with the strawberry cake we served. One of our favorites of the night. We want to have this wine again.
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N.V. Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé (France, Champagne). Bought last August 20 at Plum Market, Ann Arbor, the day after Barbara died. $40/375 ml; Veritas Distributors, Warren, MI.12 %abv, by this negociant-manipulant. Of course the half-bottle format got me to bite; this often gives a time-warp view of the wine's future. However, the lack of a bottling number makes me think that this has been on the shelf for about 10 years. Has it survived its retail tribulations? I think I heard somewhere that the sommelier for this store got her hands on an older batch of this bottling and, knowing her clients' passion for aged bubbly, did them a favor. Whether it's true or not, I don't know.
Served a bit warm, but that doesn't disturb me. Brassy with pinkish tones, one of those strangely-colored Roses that Champagne often produces, but with plenty of fine bubbles and carbonation even the second day.. Apple and whipped cream baked confection; dosage is light, quite crisp with a full mouth-feel. Like many a champagne, this one gets better as the CO-two begins to disappear, and the fine clarity and transparency begin to be apparent. Fresh, invigorating, mouthwatering finish that's a little yeasty and suggesting blood orange.
Used to toast Jackie's finishing of a 70-page grant proposal that's taken a month of hard labor and overtime. This was the same day her daughter Stephanie drove down from Madision, WI to see us, viz. 6/14/2017.
Drink or hold; at this point another five years is all to the gain, given how brash it was after being first poured. Impressive. 92 RPp/100.
Yes, Madeline Truffon, all is well. [I long ago lost my heart to this giggly and elfin lover of fine wine with an astonishing palate over a bottle of 1974 La Mouline.]
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Dinner at Tonny (Tonny Restaurant, Geylang Lor 3, Singapore): Delicious. Kept in Kelvin's cellar for 5 years, this was just so drinkable now. This salmon-pink wine had a lovely nose of roses, strawberries and minerally earth preceding a deliciously balanced palate, where more strawberry echoes mingled with orangey acidity and sprightly mineral notes leading into a long, lovely finish, all this cloaked with a still lively mousse. One of the best bottles I have had for some time - proves that this always needs some bottle age to show well.
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40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir (7% from the barrel), 30% Pinot Meunier. The Billecart-Salmon is my "go to" house Rosé Champagne. Pale salmon colour, fine bead. Strawberry, cranberry, peaches, lemon and cream aromas. Also the suggestion of something more savoury, mushrooms, fallen leaves or soil. On palate, clean, fresh and crisp. Very precise, the acids balancing the fruit sweetness. Strawberries, raspberries, lemons, clotted cream, salmon and hints of rocky minerals. Nice savoury flecks on the finish.
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NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE- another fav of mine, this bottle gave and gave as its treasures unfolded after a somewhat muted beginning; fresh strawberry and red raspberry fruit came in with a touch of spice and hint of clove in the background; I`ve found this to be a consistent light and elegant fruity taste treat.
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Flash note. A flash note is one that I distinctly remember the quality/overall rating of a wine but can’t give specifics because the tasting note was not written at time of tasting.
Always consistent and delicious
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Shared a half bottle at a Champagne bar. Latest release continues to shine. Moderately dark pink, lovely small bubbles, strawberry and raspberry on the nose. Terrific balance and depth of flavor.
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HDH auction tasting at Tru (Chicago, IL): Very lovely bright nose, with a touch of florals and tart red fruits. The palate has a great minerality, and a fair bit of acidity. Lots of freshness here, this is a simple and light, but very delicious all the same.
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Base wine from 2012 including 40% reserve wine, the blend is 40/30/30 CH/PN/PM. Expectations are always high with this one, here we have a nice, balanced, sexy rose, that is pushing the price a bit too much for what it is.
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Always a great way to start the night... so consistently good. Opened a half bottle tonight, which was the perfect amount before dinner. #loverose #lovebillecart
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Copper pink. Soft red berries, light yeasty feel at times. Medium bodied,well round, good fuit profile on palate too. Good acidity. Always a crowdpleaser to be honest and did not fail u son the day. 90-91
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Nice strawberry brioche note, with some raspberry and higher tomed red cherry, smooth elegant mousse and mouthfeel, nice fish this is consistently a house favourite
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This bottle seemed a bit off, showing an odd, slightly oxidative aroma and a clipped finish. Maybe some heat damage? Hope my other 4 bottles were not similarly affected. Still very drinkable, even enjoyable, but not to the level I've come to expect from this bottling.
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This is a little better than the very good Veuve Rose. While it is red fruited and juicy, it is more full, and there is a sense of earthy mineral/soil, along with strawberry and dry toasted sour bread. Damn good!
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From 375: Can't get enough of this sparkler. Lovely nose, tiny bubbles, and a palate that always brings smiles. If I could only have one Champagne for the rest of my life, this would be it! Drink now or cellar short term.
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Great champagne, never disappoints. Fine pearls of bubbles, with a great mild yeasty nose, strawberry and raspberry fruit in a fine play with the yeast, not too overpowering.
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Pale salmon color; light and fresh nose of raspberry and strawberries; palate is soft and the body is lightish to medium bodied (Laurent Perrier is my standard rose). Very refreshing and pleasant with good mouthfeel/texture and finish. Very pretty wine.
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Last of my current supply of splits, gives two generous glasses and is a great start to any evening. Consistently wonderful but price increases are beginning to make me look elsewhere.
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Orangey pink with moderate lively. Excellent wine to start off the evenings activities. Fun and fruit but complex on the nose. Layered notes of citrus like tangerines and a mix tropical notes too. Refreshing and lively on the palate. Crisp acidity (6/10) and medium bodied. Tons of complex oranges and citrus. By complex we mean not overly fruity but layered. Lingering finish. Delicious Rosé champagne. Drink till 2022.
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Drank this bottle on New Years Eve. This Rose champagne has a pale pink salmon color and a nose of red fruit and yeast. It tastes of raspberries, strawberries, and toast. Overall, it is medium to full bodied, with nice minerality, chrisp acidity, and a nIce long finish. Again, my top pick for non-vintage champagne.
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Ten Champagnes tasting: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir (7% from the barrel), 30% Pinot Meunier. I love Rosé Champagnes and this is my "go to" house Rosé Champagne. Pale salmon colour. Strawberry, cranberry, peaches, lemon and cream aromas. In the mouth, citric, clean, fresh and focussed. Strawberries, raspberries, clotted cream, salmon and hints of rocky minerals. Nice savoury touches. Good structure and length.
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No formal note, but I absolutely loved this. Elegant and unique. Was a great pairing with seared ahi tuna. I don't drink a ton of champagne, but this is my new favorite.
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From a magnum with disgorgement identification as "L450A464 23432US," this pink sparkler was serially tasted over 2-3 hours. Medium salmon in color and sporting a brisk tiny bead, it serves up raspberries, citrus, bread dough and almonds on both the nose and palate. With vibrant acidity and physical liveliness on the palate, it stays solid in the middle and finishes with a lengthy crisp finish. This was a surprisingly good partner for Osetra caviar on Christmas Day. Drink now-2018.
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Years ago, I was not impressed. But this is the second great experience since then. Perhaps the older bottle was a bad bottle or perhaps the winemaker has intentionally modified the flavor profile. Regardless, I very much enjoyed this bottle. Just enough pinot elements to add some extra red fruit notes and a great acidity balance with lovely citrus elements underneath.
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One of my favorite houses and the rose is always a treat. It showed well, especially as it got a bit warmer in the glass and got some air. Don't serve too cold. Maybe not quite as good as I remember (i.e. I definitely think that Vilmart rose has an edge of 2-3 points over this and in the past I felt they were more on a par) ... still consistently very good.
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P: Med, poss MF, body; Elegant, yet almost powerful entry with a palate cleansing acidity mid-P; LONG finish; Capable of improvement? I'd not be surprised as this has plenty of substance, but doesn't yet seem QUITE "together". Should go very nicely with food! :)
Addendum: Also tasted on 5/5, 11/24, & 12/8/18.
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First time having champagne as an after dinner drink. However, I really enjoyed it. The color is in the name (Salmon) and it is very pleasant to drink. Smooth with no bite.
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Open since last weekend. Still holding very well with good density on the palate. When it was tasted the week before it was pretty shut and tight. Probably needs more time to open up.
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Base year 2012. Forward fresh floral and light cherry nose with ain't hints of toast in the background. Light and lively on that palate. Very fresh. Slightly short, but beautifully balanced. Benchmark rose champagne.
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In the glass, clear pale to medium pink. On the nose, yeasty strawberries/raspberries. On the palate, crisp attack with mouthfilling fruit, and a dry finish. Nice with food.
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This is so good. I love the light pink sapphire hue. This is crisp with light red fruit perceptions, and a lode car full of chalky, dusty, minerals! Hint of light toast bread, and a crisp snappy generous finish.
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My 50th bd party Opening wine a magnum that was delicious and went well with the roast pork, aged iberico and foie gras, the stage is set to what would be 21 bottles
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Drank with lunch at Antigua. Wonderful NV rose. I drink this wine frequently and it never disappoints. Generous nose of red fruit/Strawberries mostly. On the creamy side, with nice mouse, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights, and everyone at the table agreed. My favorite NV rose!
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2016 Annual K&L Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event, nose of toasty, sweet fruit, same on the palate, crisp, very delicious, always slightly acidic to me, this is very rich fruit, almost fruit forward, big body, and a long, flavorful finish.
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Toasty and floral aromas of strawberries, raspberries, mandarin oranges, and yeast. Hints of red apple and stonefruit. Cultured, bright, and long, the palate is driven by juicy acidity, delicate foam, and wonderful effervescence. Ruby red pith finish. Elegant, pure, and refreshing.
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Excellent wine. Clean with balanced acidity. Presents lovely round white fruits, a little chalk but depth of minerality. I picked up some chicory and oud.
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This bottle has been in my cellar just shy of 3 years, I love the fruit basket nose, full of raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, so refreshing, a true delight to drink. Salud!
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Drank tonite to celebrate Austin leaving for Hofstra and Maddie getting her new apt. As usual, a solid and delicious NV rose. Nice and creamy, nice mouse, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights. My favorite NV rose!
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Best generally available NV rose? Such vibrant acidity, creamy strawberries on the palate, fine mousse, and a trace of minerals.. So well balanced, consistently good
Nice way to start a rooftop summer wine dinner with friends. Light strawberry aromatics. Bright and crisp on the palate with fine bubbles and a touch of lemon/strawberry.
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Tasted on-site at the winery together with other wines so this note is rather short: fine mousseux, pink colour, fruity nose with only a touch of hazelnuts, in the mouth fruity without hazelnuts, not so tart as the Blanc de Blancs tasted alongside, quite a very good Rosé champagne (normally I don't like rosé wines at all, but his was quite nice)
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Pretty light pink color. Drank 2 glasses over an hour. Opened this to toast mom and dad's notable bdays. Really drinking well and a so refreshing on a very hot and humid day. There is a such an understated elegance here, wonderful finesse and grace, red fruits, mostly strawberry with hints of cherry - all very fresh but in line the with the minerality and crisp but not aggressive acidity. Love it. Always a treat.
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Light pink, active mousse. Nice aromatics of faded strawberries. Medium weight, medium dosage, mix of light red berries, cherries, and spice with an excellent mineral finish.
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A very nice rosé (a style of champagne I am not at all enthusiast about). Nice acidity, fine bubbles, aromas of strawberries and redcurrant. Easy, balanced and enjoyable.
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Drank at L'Scale for the kids' graduation. As always, a lovely NV rose, with wonderful creaminess, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights. My favorite NV rose!
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Second half (for some reason it was cheaper than one standard size bottle). Very similar, but a little sweeter and creamier. Drinkable, classy, but overpriced. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; £27/350ml, The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh]
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From half bottle. Mid salmon colour. Lots of plum on the nose, and a little spice. Quite broad and bready taste, lots of red fruit and more spice. A very 'red' pink champagne, very meaty and dense. Perhaps more of a food wine than an aperitif, but certainly distinctive. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; £27/350ml, The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh]
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Gentle nose of strawberries and cream. Amazing balance of acidity and rich creaminess and minerally density on the palate. Later evolves into hints of a spiced mushroom broth with red berries and a touch of bitterness that remains pleasant through the lovely finish. Sexy stuff. Great to have plenty of time with a bottle. This was really showing off!
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Lots of different impressions over three days, but to summarize: 1) a beast - nothing dainty here at all; 2) especially on second day, in-your-face salinity, white rock limestone minerality, acidity; 3) such intense citrus, limestone character, salinity, and acidity that it's almost unrecognizable as rose - but consistently over the three days, except on the finish, where there's subtle berry perfume, berry clafoutis. Great, but much more aggressive bottle than I had been expecting.
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Based on '11 right now, aged the same as the Brut. They don't want it aged too long (three years) because they want to maximize brightness and freshness. Made since the 1950s and yes, that is darn good rose.
Chardonnay based rose, 50%, Pinot Noir, Meunier, and then red wine. So its a blend with the addition of red wine all sourced from Bouzy. Very long powerful finish.
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The splits are terrific for just two glasses to get your meal started off right. Some minor variability in some of the splits with regards to bubbles, but always good !
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NV BILLECART SALMON BRUT ROSE- magnum; just another usual stellar bottle of this fine bubbly with fresh strawberry and raspberry flavors accented with a touch of spice; so refreshing and palate pleasing, this just consistently continues to be a treat for most rose lovers of which I am one; the fruit profile lends itself to being a beautiful entrée into a fine Pinot Noir/ red Burg, in this case, not so much as we moved into a few white wines.
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Followed a 2004 Veuve at the end of a long CNY dinner. Rather thin and equally unimpressive Champage as the Veuve, and miles away from how I remember a truly beautiful NV Billecart Salmon Rose a couple years ago. Besides palate fatigue after a number of red wines that evening, the reason could be that there was plenty of the very difficult 2011 vintage in this particular and recently bought NV, as the back label on this bottle stated that the 2011 vintage contains up to 40% reserve.
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Beautiful dark pink color with a very toasty bouquet and flavor that hinted at red berries, but this was strongly influenced by the vibrant color. Very good balance with a fairly long finish. Likely would have been better if drunk earlier, but still a nice start to the New Year.
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Drank on New Years Day.....just lovely....gorgeous floral orange pink color....light floral fruit nose....peach...grapefruit...honey...lemon sorbet....really delightful very TASTY champagne.....
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Wonderful New Years Eve bottle. This Rose has a pale pink salmon color and a beautiful nose of tart fruit and yeast. It is medium to full bodied with nice fruit, minerality, and tangy acidity. Tastes of raspberries, strawberries, and toast. It has a nIce long finish, as well. My top pick for non-vintage champagne.
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Can anything be better on NYE? Pale pink/salmon color. Light red fruit, toast and cream on the nose; bracingly crisp acidity on the palate. Sharp, satisfying finish. Excellent.
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Enjoyed for New Year's Eve. Pink/salmon in color. Beautiful floral, fruity nose. Strawberries, cinnamon, and toast. Amazing, long-lasting finish with a pleasant pucker. We are not big rose fans, but this was spectacular.
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Drank for New Years. Pretty pink-pale salmon color. Strawberries on the nose. Crisp acidity but with a lovely creaminess. Lots of fruity strawberries, toast, some minerality too. As always, this bubbly always delivers the goods and is just a great bottle of champagne--in my opinion, the best non-vintage rose out there, bar none!
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Light medium salmon color. Drank 2 glasses from 375ml over 90 minutes. This was a wonderful bottle; the best I've had in recent memory. Very bright nose with really pretty red fruits, strawberry, cherry, subtle raspberry, mineral, cream, and spice. The palate was so bright and lifted, pristine red berry and light cherry fruit, creamy panna cotta, clean minerality, and a long finish. Drinking with such elegance tonight. 92+ to 93pts.
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No mention of DG date on the label. This DG showed strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, alongside notes of lilac and a hint of yeast. The palate was really nice, echoing the same fruits, with just a hint of the yeasty complexity that I was expecting. Med acidity and a med length finish, showing off a bit of lemon zest and rocks. Drink now through 2020. Nice, but not NLS.
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I was not really impressed with this. The Charles Heidsieck Rose next to it blew it away IMO. That being said, nice minerality, racy, elegant, somewhat austere and low aromatics. Like a delicate minerally Cotes de Provence in Champagne. 20 PM, 40PN, 40 Chard, 7 g/l.
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Tasting pour. Also a bit warm, but didn't seem to hurt this any. Wonderful, balanced, soft, creamy mousse, cherry cream, strawberry, clean minerality, nice finish. 91+ to 92pts.
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We enjoyed six of these over the course of a week as an opener to a blind tasting event and separately for Thanksgiving. Both groups were very pleased with the wine. The color was a little less "rose" than some other rose champagnes we've had, and that translated a bit into the taste. More on the crisp, citrus side than some other rose champagnes. Hard to find a flaw with this one. Very consistent across six bottles.
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Tasted during a Clos Saint Jean wine dinner with Domaine owner Vincent Maurel. Expressive nose of of white fruit, minerals with a touch of strawberry. Excellent palate with great dry extract, not to sweet but not sour, perfect balance for my palate. Very impressive especially for a non vintage Champagne.
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Very easy to like. Crisp acidity with melon accompaniment. Sweet notes are complemented and restrained by the minerality. Will pair nicely with almost anything.
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Sparkling Wine-Tasting, Wine 12: The wine was pale onion-skin in colour and offered apple, hints of dark fruits and walnuts on the nose. On the palate the wine showed apple, strawberry, cherry and biscuit flavours, with creamy mousse, medium-plus acidity and very good length. The medium- to light-bodied, medium-complex wine was well-balanced.
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Always lovely. Treated my Champagne withdrawal. Drank from a split. Had with fried chicken and sweet potato casserole. Blue cheese sauce with the chicken. Complemented everything well. Great food wine for diverse flavors. Terrific by itself.
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Courtesy of thelostverse. Billecart is one of our favorite houses and the NV Rosé is a big reason why. Almost always excellent, and this bottle was no different. Cashew, melon, strawberry and clay aromas. Red berry, melon and earthy clay qualities on the palate with a fine bead and good underlying acidity.
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Drank for dessert on the deck after dinner. So good! Really noticed the raspberry and strawberry finish tonight. Drank from a split. Was offered 750 ml bottles for 59.99 last week! Celebrating! Best price that I have seen for this in a long time.
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We sipped by the glass at Epure in Hong Kong during a lazy liquid lunch. Served in proper wine glasses rather than movie-star-like flutes! If you like rose, then you never will go wrong with Billy's version. We are not big fans as a confused bubble and waste of quota...but we appear to be in the minority so slurp away!
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At Daniel in NYC. What a nice surprise, delicious pink grapefruit, and the bubbles were not over powering. I've enjoyed rose before but this was my first rose champagne and I was not disappointed!
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Med+ intensity on the nos, notes of red fruits, strawberry. Autolysis - very pronounced - nutty, toasty, brioche, yeast. Mushroom - fully developed. Palate is off-dry, high acid, med+ body, med+ intensity, long finish. Notes of red fruits - bruised strawberry. Autolysis - yeast, biscuit, brioche. Tertiary development - nutty, mushroom.
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Wonderful purity of delicate red fruit aromas and floral notes On palate elegant with subtle red fruit flavours and long pleasant finish. Recent release
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Has probably been 8 years + since I've had one of these - price has gone up but the juice is lovely. Light strawberry /agua fresca, mild acidity and shortcake. Everything light/modest, and in balance. Great starter/opener
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Didn't note the disgorgement date. Similar to previous notes I've posted. Pleasant, high acid, light red fruited Champagne. Consistent & easy to enjoy.
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this for me is the best NV brut rose around Billecart is a small family run property. The NV Brut Rose is pure quality. Its colour salmon pink, bright and with a beautiful shine to it On the nose raspberries, strawberries, juicy red apple and cranberries And on the pallet beautiful brut balalnced with delicate red fruits Made for a celebration
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i bought this at auction and think it is a NV that has been out there for 15+ years. Drinking really well. I drink it in a open tulip glass since it is older and it really opens up and almost has a port feel to it. Just love it.
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Two bottles opened for pre dinner celebration. Notes are limited except to say the wine was as good as ever. I like this wine, but think it could be just a touch fuller-bodied, but perhaps its elegance is what makes the wine so special. Crisp in style with light fruit flavors and a wonderful baker's yeast component. For comparison purposes, time to try a Billecart-Samon vintage rose, knowing the price will be much higher.
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Pale salmon color. Nose of toast, sweet apple, tart red fruit, strawberry and a bit of roasted nuts. Really nice. Similar flavors on the palate with a mix of yeasty dough and bright, tart red fruits. Creamy mousse on the palate with great acidity and a clean, vibrant finish. Really just delicious and balanced. My favorite brut rose champagne, hands down.
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Beautiful pink color. Great bubbles. Great acidity, raspberry, apples and some toasty notes. Always terrific. Opened two nights age, finished tonight. Wonderful!
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For me the best standard brut rose from the big houses, fresh acidity, alot of minerality, more champagne than rose, strawberry and raspberry notes are more in the background than usually in roses, nice and long finish 92-93 p
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WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale onion skin colour. It has creamy mousse Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of redcurrant, strawberry, secondary aromas of bread, brioche and tertiary aromas of cooked apple, hazelnut, praline, mushroom. Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a Medium Level of alcohol (12.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Pronounced intensity primary flavours of redcurrant, strawberry, secondary flavours of bread, brioche and tertiary flavours of cooked apple, hazelnut, praline, mushroom. The finish is Long. It has a creamy mousse. Autolytic and tertiary character. Overall: Long, complex and intense. Conclusion: It is an Outstanding quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing This will keep for limited period of time but will not improve with further ageing. Will start to lose the fruit.; Super-Premium priced (£60.00)
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2015 Napa Family Celebration (Chez nous, Napa Yacht Club): This is a terrific wine, consistent from year to year, which is essential for a NV product. It has a touch of residual sugar and we enjoyed it at the end of the meal with a special Carrot Cake from Cade and Company. I was not at all sure that it would work but was a much better pairing than the sauterne that was also served
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Consistent house product here, notes of fresh strawberry, tart raspberries and a slight rio he undertone, palate is bone dry, with medium acidity and an elegant effervescence with nice summer berry flavour throughout
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This cuvée is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot noir which was vinified as red wine. This Rosé features dried cherries, raspberries and plum on the nose. Pulsating acidity on the palate showcasing wild strawberry, cherry and spice notes.
For food pairings: http://www.tastewithstace.com/portfolio-view/champagne-billecart-salmon-brut-rose/
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4th Saturday Group Annual Champagne Tasting (Sue's): Light color. Red berry and melon aromas though overall seems reticent. Fine bead with flavors of berries and stone with a nutty element in the finish. Opened quite a bit during the tasting, displaying strawberry,rose and other floral qualities. Always a pretty wine.
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Lawyer's Dinner + Karaoke (I) (Shin Yeh, Liang Court Singapore): Always dependable, this was a very solid NV Rose as always. Strawberries and lemons on the nose were met with an echo of similar notes on the palate, while fresh acidity, a fine mousse and a little trail of mineral and spice all added together to make a fine, very drinkable package with a good bit of substance to it. Good.
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Purchased from PC. Light salmon in color. Orange zest aromas mixed with brioche and some slight oxidized notes. On palate, this was delicate, very little fruit with creamy texture underscored by a minerally tautness. Nice, but not really delivering at this price point.
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Pre-New Year with Robin Part 1 - Twixmas: Light to medium with onion skin colour, fine mousse. Fairly intense aromas of red fruits, in fact generally quite a fruity nose full stop with raspberry, hint of cherry and some strawberry. The entry is a little more complex with lees notes, yeast nutrient, and brioche alongside raspberry ripple, some orange peel, and a mineral touch. Vibrant and fresh, despite being in the cellar for a good years! Tight, good concentration, layered and dances along the palate to an extended finish.
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This nonvintage bubbly delivers year after year, never losing a step. Great nose, color and mouthfeel. Bone dry with tiny bubbles. Nice finish. Exudes class and says "lets celebrate".
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An Affair to Remember ..Beautiful comes to mind. Hint of white pepper, hint of flower, strange disappearing act on the palate but stays on the lips. Just great rose, goes wonderfully with the presentation of diamonds to a beautiful woman.
From 375 ml(split). Soft light fruit with an open bubbly personality. I believe that this would be better in standard bottle or Magnum. Very good but not great tonight.
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Very pale pink color. Aromas of strawberry, rhubarb and baker's yeast. Lively fine mousse. Medium-bodied, highly detailed fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and a solid core of acidity. Very clean and refreshing on the palate. This delicious wine is more about subtlety and elegance than power at this time.
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"Ring in the Holiday Season" Dinner Party (La Jolla, California): This salmon-colored, nonvintage Champagne offers a brisk tiny bead and an intense nose of raspberries, lavender, rose petals and marzipan. Medium-bodied, vibrantly acidic and with lots of verve, it stays lively in the middle and closes medium-long. This iteration of the Billecart Rosé is in keeping with the same winning style that has characterized the wine for so many years. Drink now-2016.
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Consistent with previous notes. Had this one with Sandy and Julie and the flight up to Chicago. A great start to a great weekend. Ate at Everest that night and had two delicious Alsatian wines, a Riesling and Pinot Noir selected by the sommelier. No notes taken.
Dough rising from the glass which disapates before a fine array of citrus, spice, hint of cognac and that yeasty undercurrent.
Bubbles disappear quickly and a still wine is left in the glass in no time. Not sure how representative this bottle is, prefer a fine long lasting mousse.
A fresh pour brings life to the glass, a whizz-fizz mousse soft, rounded and harmonious is mouth filling, strawberries, tangerine and a hint of limes, lingering finish whilst there are bubbles avail. A delicate wine.
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Billecart Salmon Champagne Dinner (La Belle Vie): This was poured after the 1999 and 2000 Cuvee Nicolas Francois, and it did not stand up to them in the slightest. This seemed quite pedestrian compared to the other Billecart Salmon champagnes at this tasting.
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The wine is clear and bright with a pale salmon colour and presence of many small bubbles. The nose is clean and developing, showing medium intensity aromas of cookies, strawberries, red currants, cream, fresh butter and hints of lemon peel. The wine is off-dry in the mouth with a high refreshing acidity. It has low soft tannins and a medium alcohol. It has a medium body and medium(+) intensity flavours of red currants, lemon peel, cookies, cream and fresh butter. The finish is medium(+).
It is a very good quality wine. It has a very nice flavour concentration that, supported by the sweetness, balances the acidity, and a quite decent finish. It also shows some degree of complexity provided by autolytic notes, but not enough to be considered outstanding. Can drink now, but it has enough acidity and flavour concentration to develop some more complexity in the 2-3 years following the disgorgement.
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Billecart-Salmon Tasting Dinner at La Belle Vie (La Belle Vie, Mpls): Very pale salmon color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Cherries and cream, strawberry, minerals on the nose. The palate has cherry chiffon, strawberry cream, citrus, and a somewhat chalky mineral finish. This is light, clean and well balanced. It probably suffered by comparison coming after 3 stellar vintage B-S champagnes.
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J Tan's Birthday (Extra Space): Appearance is clear, pale intensity, salmon-pink colour, with fine bubbles. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of toast, bread, brioche, and stony minerality. Developing. On the palate, dry, superb high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of toast, bread, brioche, citrus lemon, strawberry, pink grapefruit and lots of stony minerality. Medium+ finish. Very good quality. Very nice Rosé Champagne.
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2014 K&L Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Tasting-SF. Nose of toast, yeast, wet slate, and hint of freshly prepared fruit salad, more of the same on the palate, crisp, touch simple, medium body, touch overpriced, long, crisp, finish.
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K&L Champagne Tent Event (K&L Hollywood): This is usually one of our favorite Rose champagnes. This was much less rich in style and much fruitier than the Brut Reserve. Nice bubbles, but a little coarser than, say, the Ruinart Rose. Excellent finish.
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A good rose NV, expressive, big crowd pleaser. Good red fruit character across from nose to palate but has a touch of a confectionary side to it. Still drinks pretty nicely. 90-91
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Bubbles and Harold's (Chicago, IL): This bottle had a lovely nose of rose and red currants. The palate had a very lively freshness to it, as well as some of the same red fruit character. I got a good dose of cranberry from it.
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Bede Birthday Party: At Bede birthday: delicious fine bubbles and notes of strawberry and raspberry. Lots of finesse. This was my ex's favorite rose champagne, so we rarely drink it :). I had it solo at the tasting bar, without the food.
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Dinner with Fellow Counsel (Sreeni's Place): This paled in comparison to the two bottles of Dom Perignon (2002 and 2003) that we had alongside unfortunately. Nevertheless, it was as consistently good and eminently drinkable as usual. The nose showed typical notes of strawberries and flowers, earth and smoky mineral. On the palate, fresh lemony acidity and a little trial of mineral played against fresh strawberry and apple notes, all held in a finely effervescent bead. Well-made and enjoyable as always.
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To ring in 5775 (in Haifa, Israel). How I like this Champagne. Its so creamy and luscious with strawberry, cherry, and lemon flavors. There is some bread aroma as well to make this complex. Shanah Tovah!
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FW-BYOB-HT#1: ¤FW - A very old bottle of this N.V. Original box it came in was stamped 1979 so most likely it lands somewhere in the middle of 70's. And it shows! The color is more brown than rosé. Tasted it blind so I didn't even thought about the possibility of this being a rose in the first place. Nose is clearly oxidized, but in a quite nice way. More in the style of a non fino sherry, with hints of Madeira. But there is also lots of nuts and some roasted aromas of coffee beans and bitter orange peels.
Won't score because it has no similarities to the young specimens you can buy today. But of the record I would say in the region of 88-89.
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Drank this before dinner at AQ. One of my top three champagnes. Never disappoints. Sommelier Allegra Angelo has a great wine program at AQ and poured us Madiera coffee she made. So unique and delicious. We had the daily pre fix and had the "premium" paring of wines. She stopped in to pour some interesting things including sake, 2009 vosne romanee, 2003 Sicilian something I had never heard of and many others. I wish I would have wrote down what she was pouring but the dinner was so much fun and enjoyable.
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Found in a split. Beautiful pink color. Apples and toast on the nose. Plenty of small bubbles. Great combination of fruit,acid, complexity and balance. Although not cheap this is hard to beat for nonvintage bubbly! The wonderful combination of color and taste adds to its allure.
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Fantastic. Light salmon color with orange hints. The dominating aroma is pink grapefruit and grapefruit peel. Great perlage. In the mouth, this is clearly defined and direct to the back of the palate. High acid, medium plus body. Enjoyed as an aperitif and with a salad of spinach, mushrooms, and bacon (the bacon offering a particularly good pairing). While the quality is high, if given the choice, I'd probably buy something else at this price point. Rated 1 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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From .375 Nice minerality and complexity on the nose. You can really smell the pinot noir. Ample acid with good balance on the palate. Notes of strawberry and grapefruit. A pleasure and I would imagine to pair well with a great many starters
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(from a magnum bought in 2011) Much better showing, displayed why many rate this NV rose bubbly highly. Numerous fine beads. Strawberries, red cherries, bread and hints of stoney minerals with a creamy mousse. Hints of tannin and whilst the acidity is still very high, the wine appeared balanced and had a longish, satisfying finish.
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My oh my, so delicious. Strawberry, raspberry and orange zest on the nose, with beautiful minerality. Full bodied and dry on the palate, with flavors echoing from the nose, showing great med+ acidity, beautiful balance, and a med+ to long finish. So crisp, just delightful. My wife and I drained the entire bottle with ease. Drinking beautifully now, but will improve another 2 years and drink well through 2020 or thereabouts. Gonna get. Me a case or so...fantastic.
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My second experience with this wine and I am again stunned by its whole character. Unbelievable golden orange colour, depth, full body and lightness at the same time, serious and easy, long and bright. As always with Billecart-Salmon wines - pure pleasure. Great!
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3 Rhys, Saxum, Suduirat +++ (Dick and Sue's): This was a very nice starter. Pale copper pink in color. The nose has strawberries, slight ginger, and slight decayed plant matter which made up a lovely nose. Crisp and clean with small bubbles. Strawberries and rhubarb on the palate. Just a hint, in a good way, of bitterness. Nice finish. Very pretty wine. I think Dick said this had some age on it as it had been lost in the cellar.
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Opened by Mark. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Pale pink color. Solid bead. Dry with notes of roses, biscuit, citrus and apples. Haven't had this since 2005. On the elegant side. Very enjoyable. 91 points.
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From 75cl, two different bottles sampled with consistent results. I can't share the euphoric tone of most of the TNs here. This tastes to me like an acceptable commercial product, a fairly dilute strawberry cooler with plenty of instant sunshine (="dosage"). Sure it's clean, linear and has no rough edges, but so does many a decent crémant. 86-87P
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Leo's Blind Tasting Group - May '14 edition (Ben's (NYC)): This shows a bit simpler than the Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon; it has a similarly red fruited flavour profile with bright yeasty and floral accents, but it doesn't show the same degree of depth on the palate. It also feels a touch softer, not having the same acid-driven precision and energy though it's still very well balanced and lovely to drink.
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Wonderful fresh summer red fruit jump from the glass, lovely pin point effervescence in the mouth with notes of freshly cust strawberries, and raspberry shortcake decent acidity but the nice fruit seems to drop off towards the finish
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Tasted from magnum. Elegant nose, with strawberries and yeast. Perfect balance here, with red fruits (mainly strawberries) and a perfect mix of minerality. Fine structure for a NV champagne. This bottle makes clear how much better champagne tastes out of a magnum; I had a split of this earlier in the week and found it utterly boring. This is an excellent wine to open at almost any dinner.
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One of seven bubbly tested on Saturday night (four were Rosé ). Very much to my taste. On the dry side compared with the Moet, though the Deutz is a bit more dry. Very nice clear finishing. Bright Pink/Rose color, opens up very well in the glass. Great nose and minerals. Nice oak and dry tree nose as well (secondary) Beautiful bubbles. Enjoyable. Should test it again. Postscript note- I was asked if I really enjoyed the Paillard Rosé more, and I believe the answer is yes. On the other hand, I tasted it four times vs. this one that I had only once. So, maybe I'd put them side by side soon
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Billecart-Salmon Champagne, Burgundies, Rhones, Bordeaux etc with Sebastien, Brandon and Maciej (Museum Hotel, Wellington): For Billecart-Salmon, the Rosé is the brand within the brand. That can be a handicap for it, said Sebastein. It has the highest dosage of 9 grams. Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 30% (7% aged in barrel), Pinot Meunier 30%. Light salmon in colour. Bouquet of fragrant strawberries, raspberries, peaches and cream. Also, some lemon peel, minerals, savoury notes and a suggestion of salinity. On palate, lovely creamy texture with flavours of strawberries, raspberries, citrus fruit and some nice minerality. Good structure and length, finishing on its minerality. Bright acidity and fresh, with the sweetness increasing its attractiveness.
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This bottle lacked the freshness and interest of the last one that I had. Could have been a storage issue. Still good but just not as good as it should be.
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Yellow fruit nose. Barely any yeast. Some citrus peel. The palate is bright and lively with a mild mousse and some passion fruit, bright underripe raspberries and citrus. Clean and delicious.
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Lawyer's Dinner + Karaoke (Shin Yeh, Liang Court Singapore): This came shuddering back down to earth after an absolutely superb bottle I had a couple of months back - made me wonder why the bottle variation was so great between disgorgements for a large production NV bottling. While still an exemplary NV Rosé (especially in comparison with the decent but unexciting Moet served with it), this was merely good rather than great - in fact it is probably one of the poorer bottles that I have had. The nose was typical of Billecart-Salmon, with strawberries and flowers wed to earthier, more minerally aromas. The palate had a nice freshness to it, with bright, slightly citrus acidity lacing its flavours of slightly green strawberries, and then more of that earthy, mineral base at the finish. There was clearly more finesse here in the overall balance and feel than the Moet, with a lovely creamy mousse underscored by a minerally tautness. Still though, this was rather more one-dimensional, less engaging than I normally associate with the house.
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Excellent bottle much better showing than last bottle. Light pink almost salmon color, great fizz, dry strawberries, peach and citrus fruit, excellent minerality and decent finish.
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bright rose gold w/medium mousse; creamy, red berries, strawberries, delicate, not too yeasty & a bit on the simple side, although completely satisfying & tasty.
Slightly disappointing today. Plenty of fresh red fruits with bracing acidity but quite one dimensional. Hopefully this is due to bottle variation rather than the more worrying dropping in standards / quality.
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NobleRottersSydney - Champagne (Verde, East Sydney): {cork, 12%} (DavidM) Salmon-hued. Bright, youthful nose of fresh strawberries. Dry palate, fresh and crisp, with light red berry flavours, just a little yeast character, medium-sized creamy bubbles; all making a light-bodied, medium-length wine which is uncomplicated but delicious. A second bottle (Gordon’s back-up) was perfectly consistent with the first.
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Champagne: Ramato, austero, tagliente, un cenno floreale. Delicatissimo, pochissimo frutto, sicuramente da non servire troppo freddo, si rischia di farlo sparire. Non l'ho capito. Devo riassaggiare.
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Opened in North Adams and finished New Years Eve 2 nights later. I couldn't get past the acidity, which is why 2/3 of the bottle was left over. Enjoyed the leftovers more and will wait a couple of years for the next bottle. Lot code L305234-11459M
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Full bodied Champagne with beautiful fruit moderate acidity and a long finish. Lots of Pinot in this and it shows. Went well with tuna tartar. Very nice bubbles.
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Served in a Pinot glass, notes of fresh strawberries, raspberry, hint of apple and toast, palate is really fresh with pin point and focused effervescence lively acidity and a nice summer red fruit finish
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Drank at Rossi xmas party. Pretty pink-orangish color. Strawberries on the nose. Crisp acidity, lovely, lively tiny bubbles. Lots of fruity strawberries, toast, some minerality too. As usual, this bubbly always delivers the goods and is just a great bottle of champagne--in my opinion, the best non-vintage rose out there, bar none!
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No sophisticated note required. As ever: comfortable as an old friend. Always reliable, always punches its weight in the upper-middle class of Brut Rose. Clean, fresh, Christmas - yum. Blessed to call this one of our "go-to" bubbles :)
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delicious as always - pink salmon color, good acidity, ripe red hanging fruit. i'm reminded of the cellars at billecart that are completely covered in black mold. makes me wonder how such beauty comes from such a nasty looking joint.
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Drank at Zuma to celebrate engagement. This is overall a good wine but the first bottle was an 02 dom Perignon which was far superior to this. The finish on this was average and this isn't fully balanced yet. Average value.
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We drink a lot of Champagne at our house and we prefer Pinot driven rather than Blanc de Blancs overall. This is my second bottle in the last six months. This is the best brut rose I have had all year and one of the best nonvintage champagnes of the year for me. Beautiful pink color,great nose, and the perfect balance of fruit and toast! I am going back for more!
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Champagne Tasting at Gordon's (Gordon's Fine Wine & Liquors): 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier. Smooth, round nose, heavy on the yeast but enough zest to keep it fresh. The best thing about this wine is the mouthfeel - the mousse is fairly close to perfect - good longevity, very fine, not too frothy. Good acid and length but I actually vastly prefer the Brut Reserve to the rose. $80+
Vin Chicago Holiday Champagne Tasting (Chicago, IL): Tasting, brief note. This used to be my "go to" Rose NV Champagne, but I don't know if quality stayed at the same level as production increased. This new release is one of the best I can recall in many years with a powerful backbone that retains Rose's fun character. Very easy, very good fruit.
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The purity and elegance of the mousse is what does it every time, not to mention the aromas of rose petals and ripe raspberries that flow from the glass. One of the most precise Champagne’s I have ever tasted.
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Although more than a year has passed since my last tasting of this non-vintage wine (and this recently-purchased bottle is undoubtedly a different iteration than the bottle sampled 9/18/12), this sparkler is still stellar and completely consistent in its tasting profile. It's hard to imagine the holiday season without it! For "fresh" bottles purchased now, drink now-2015.
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(a blend of all three grapes) Very pale "Salmon" colored, really almost lighter, almost onion skin. Nice yeasty, light strawberry flavors. Really quite nice. Number 1 for the group
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Gross squared. From the same batch of 6 years ago, the sweetness that was 'not a flaw' has made this wine like bad soda pop. Dominating sweetness and flabby (not flat). Disgusting stuff and so sad as this used to be my fav NV rose.
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Champagne - 100 Vintage and NV Champagne; 12/15/2015-12/15/2020: I am not a big champagne lover nor expert but I found this both refreshing and complex at the same time. Great aromatics with dry extract, not to sweet but not sour either, perfect balance for my palate. Aromas are around white fruit, minerals with a touch of strawberry. Very solid especially for a non vintage Champagne.
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Excellent fizz but nose dominated by yeast, very pale pink color, almost like a 30year old Blanc de Blanc. Fruit barely showing, with citrus flavors dominating. Decent rose but nothing to write home about and certainly paled in comparison to the Ruinard rose we had before it.
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Paired with a 1998 Celebris Gosset Vintage Extra Brut. The Billecard did not have as much complexity or body as the Gosset. The BSR had a light but distinct pinot nose and palette. A young but delicate wine. But lacking complexity. Perhaps a tad too light bodied. Maybe with time.
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Very elegant, light and precise fruit and nice mousse. Lacks debth and greater finesse, but still better than most other rosés out there. Quite open and ready from the first zip. From a small bottle.
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Fresh zippy with pink peaches and pink grapefruits with a dollop of fresh cream. A frothing swash of floral scented fleshy raspberriesand strawberries coats the mouth
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90s Napa Cabernet Dinner (Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant, Forum): A little odd to have this Champagne halfway through the red wines tasting flight (in fact almost finish and left 2 more reds) but it was a complementary bottle to the group courtesy of a visitor friend. Light salmon pink, fresh toasty nose, little nutty and creamy with citrus fruits. Fresh and zesty acidity on palate which is very nice, good palate weight. I seldom find myself enjoy Champagne Rosé but this is very nice but pity I can't focus on this wine and need to give priority to the reds.
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Champagne and Sushi (Megumi, Sentosa Golf Club): The only wine served non-blind, this was an absolutely delicious and surprising excellent wine. The Billecart-Salmon has always been one of the best NV Rosés around, but like the Selosse Initiale that came just before it, this was just about the best bottle or two I have had out of many over the years - it really brought me back to the first time I tried one of these and fell in love with it. There was a youthful pop and fizz on this when first popped, and when poured into the glass, it showed a lovely nose with light layer of earth underlying pretty scents of strawberries, cherries and apples. The palate was where it really shone though. There was a freshness and energy here that somehow lifted the wine beyond the restaurant bottles that I have had recently, with a fine, vigorous bead and a beautiful balance showing amidst its ripe flavours of strawberries, raspberries and cream flavours, with a hint of citrussy lemons running behind. Rather sweeter and more fruitily expressive than usual I thought, but there was always a lovely cut and precision to the proceedings. In fact, while this did not have quite the depth and intensity of the marquee Rosés (say Dom Perignon, Krug or even Billecart-Salmon's own Cuvee Elisabeth), its absolutely pitch perfect balance made it a joy to drink. Lovely finish too, with a long slide of mineral and spice to end. Gorgeous stuff, and quite the perfect pairing with Anago (Japanese sea eel) seasoned in a sweet sauce. Yum.
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Champagne Tasting: Roses, orange and a touch of earth. Medium bodied, quite sweet and the sweetness doesn't let the fruit express itself much.but there is decent balance with some acidity coming through on the finish.
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The best rose champagne around. Smooth, perfectly balanced, nice effervescence with clear hints of strawberry intertwined with a dash of kir. Too expensive for what it is but clear market-maker and category -leader. You just can't go wrong.
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I opened a split of this with the salad and chicken breast. This is a benchmark rose. Salmon color with crisp strawberry acidity. Fine mousse, laser precision and layered. By no means is this inexpensive but it does offer great value. I'm never concerned that I'm not getting my money's worth whenever I'm drinking Billecart.
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Francine's home dinner with the Benningtons p2: No notes taken: medium pink, aromas of fresh baked bread, strawberries, toast and nut notes on the palate, persistent very fine mousse. Delicious and elegant.
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Found at the bottom of my wine cav. I don't even remember buying this or how long I've had it but the taste seems to indicate I've had it for quite a number of years. Full and rich with strawberry and dark cherry notes. There's also a touch of honey and some hazelnut. I like the way this has developed. A nice way to start but I was able to save some up to the end of dinner and it was really lovely with the Laguiole cheese.
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I've had this in my cellar for years and it does come across slightly tired, with round and smooth flavors but also leaning towards being oxidized. Kept for too long.
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From 375. Fairly mature aromas and flavors, still nicely effervescent and energetic. Half-bottle was bought approx 5 years ago. These were better when younger.
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Köpt för ett knappt år sedan. Doftar rikt brödigt och koalaktigt. Mogen citrusfrukt, mer vit/gul frukt än röd sådan. I smaken fint koncentrerat med kolaaktig karamelltouch. Lätt mognad och fin syra.
Mycket gott och lite småmoget med bra syranivåer. Känns stabilt och välgjort. 90+
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1.5L; always a star, this followed suit with such pleasing rose petal, floral aromatics fronting the fresh strawberry and red cherry notes that are topped with a dash of spice; it was wonderfully palate cleansing and prepared us for the many delights that followed.
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Copper color, nice red fruit and a touch of funk and yeast on the nose. Medium bodied with a good amount of mousse. Lighter red fruits... usual suspects, strawberry, cranberry, etc, good minerality, medium yeast, light creaminess and a medium finish. Wanted a touch more from this, excellent wine, but I like a heavier style and I've had better rose champers at much lower price points.
Again a wine that would have benefited from opening 1 hr ahead of time or even decant.
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A heck of a Monday Night in Cleveland (E. 4th street): Copper in color. The nose has cranberries, rhubarb and cherries. On the palate, this is smooth. Some complexity. Slightly creamy, but with fine acidity. Lovely starter.
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Drank from magnum at post prom party for Austin. As always, lovely, elegant, tasty rose that never disappoints. Wonderful crisp acidity, great strawberry and raspberry flavors, mixed with citrus and tight bubbles. Nice long finish too
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You have to give Billecart credit, each bottle of rose I have consumed over the past couple of years has been incredibly consistent. The style is also wonderful with light strawberry and cream flavors and extremely elegant minerality. While the price of this champagne has gone up in recent years and many grower champagnes now exceed it from a quality perspective, it is still a wonderful drink that is perfect as an aperitif outdoors on a warm spring afternoon.
Clear, salmon pink, light intensity. Light, cpfrsh nose of strawberries, citrus, brioche and pebbles. Fresh, balanced palate with predominately strawberries and citrus. Moderate length. Clears the palate and works very well as an aperitif.
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The color is pale pink-gold and the smells are strawberry, citrus zest, almonds, toast, and honey. The tastes are strawberry, toasts, almond, honey, crisp pear, lime zest, and subtle sweet spice. The finish is long and the acidity is nice connoting a wonderful food wine.
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Dinner @ R&Y (R&Y): Pale salmon. Quite a fine stream of bubbles and a fine, slightly creamy mousse with some nice minerality either side of some gentle strawberry fruit on the attack and through the mid-palate. Moderate length. Decent. Suspect this would benefit from some cellar age. ***
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This was my wife's first pick for her birthday champagne. The Billecart Salmon brut rose has always been one of her top choices. Not only is it very easy to drink, but this rose has a subtlety and finesse to it that most roses are lacking. As a result, the fruit and sweetness are never overpowering and everything stays in balance. The flavors are very strawberry cream centric with wet stone and flint being the most prominent part of its minerality. This is very easy to drink and enjoy. However, sometimes I do find that it is lacking a bit of complexity and can come across as a bit to polished. However, those are minor complaints when you just want a good rose champagne without having to analyze it to much.
started drinking this recently, and enjoy it more with every bottle. Nice crisp, clean taste with the right amount of rose flavor. For a NV every day drinking champagne, it really staands up well
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I was shocked. I had the MV Rose about 8 years ago and found it pedestrian. Billecart has clearly upgraded its standards since. This was a flavorful Rose with hints of cherry and just barely enough skin to make the wine the most yellow shade of pink I've ever seen. At first glance it was not a Rose. A long finish and just a little honeysuckled citrus to go with the cherry. Perfect acidity/sweetness balance.
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The Billecart Salmon brut rose has turned into my wife's favorite rose champagne. It thrives on delicacy, finesse, and minerality. The fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberries never come across as heavy and are very well balanced by wet stone, slate, and slight iodine flavors. There is also a subtle creaminess that seams to weave everything together. This drinks very well, but while it technically seems to be a very well made wine, it does seem to be a bit to polished for me sometimes.
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Clear pink color. Excellent nose of strawberry, cherry, some chalky minerals. Wonderfully balanced palate with strawberry, raspberry, light sweet bake bread, and some yeast character.
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Lovely Champange of light salmon color and very fine mousse. Nose was fragrant with yeasty notes of brioche, candied almost burnt sugar and raspberry. Light sensation on the palate and refreshing with complexity and length. Quite dry and food friendly.
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The Champagne was Light Golden Rose in Color. The smell was Light Yeast, and a Hint of Pineapple. The taste was very delicious with Crisp Green Apples as the note, with a Light Yeast Flavor. The bubbles were tiny and abundant. Great Champagne for ANYTIME!!!
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From the 2nd 3L bottle in 2 days, this one matched the first one with its elegance and pure essence of nice strawberry/ raspberry flavors which please from the nose through the back end; for those familiar with this rose, we had 2 of the best examples of this winner.
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I was thoroughly impressed with this Champagne. In the past few months, I have had Ace of Spades, Cristal, Dom Perignon, etc. (higher end) and this stood head and shoulders of most, especially the over priced Ace. A beautiful bouquet of flowers, dough, and green apples exploded in my nose. High acid and refreshing beyond my imagination. Great concentrated flavors of the same aromas took over the palate while still being elegantly round. Just a great Champagne!
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Drank this side by side with Cuvée Dom Perignon 1990. Missed the toasty brioche character of the Dom but the lightness of the BS coupled with the strawberry highlights was a great contrast especially considering the $100 price point of the BS compared to $245 for the Dom. The BS is an exceptional value.
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Drank this side by side with Cuvée Dom Perignon 1990. Missed the toasty brioche character of the Dom bust the lightness of the BS coupled with the strawberry highlights was a great contrast especially considering the $100 price point of the BS compared to $245 for the Dom. The Bs is an exceptional value.
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Had from jeroboam at Gisondis New Years party-2013. Light, fresh, crisp as always. Very dry, slightly yeasty, with lots of strawberries. If any complaint, it was perhaps too cold as I left the bottle outside to chill. My favorite non-vintage rose.
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First up on the New Year's eve champagne menu was bottle of Billecart Salmon brut rose to get everyone warmed up. Despite dropping a bit in quality compared to bottles from several years ago, this rose is still extremely well polished and manages to maintain a nice strawberry creaminess to go along with its delicate minerality. This disappeared very quickly among the small group of people celebrating at our house.
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Had before dinner with smoked salmon and almonds. It was so delicious. Nice bubbles. Great color. Lots of upfront fruit. So glad this wine is again available in Virginia
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Love it? No. Like it quite a bit? Yes. I drink a variety of bubbly, typically favoring vintage bottles with some cellar aging, but also enjoying more straightforward lighter styles. I had the most recent bottle of this on Boxing Day and will follow up later this week with Vilmart Cuvee Rubis while my mind is fresh. Best description I can give is elegant and dry, with that typical BS lightness (and mineral!) and good acid-fruit balance. Would prefer a bit of toast to round it out, but that's not the mission of this wine. Best to drink a little on the warm side, as flavors are easily masked if too cold. Definitely food-friendly. Having had some exceptional bottles recently, I just can't give this more than 91, but I really feel it goes past 90.
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Christmas Champagne Bash with friends (At home): This Billecart Salmon Brut Rose was the second bottle poured at our Christmas champagne party and seemed to go over very well with all the guests. The light Billecart style with lots of minerals is something that almost everyone seems to love, even if they are not big champagne drinkers. For me this was good, but I have had better bottles of this wine and it was a bit of a letdown after the Magnum of 2004 Vilmart Grand Cellier D'Or.
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Consistent with the last bottle. Pale salmon color. The nose lifts from the glass with light red berries & a little tree fruit. Layered, yeasty palate, good intensity, but balanced with high acidity. Long finish.
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Crush's Annual Champagne Gala 2012: Quick note (18 wines in an hour) Much better than the M&C 02 Rose. Nose of sweet strawberry fruit. Creamy, fruit and sweet with ripe strawberry on the palate as well. Good mousse, and a smooth mouthfeel. A little simple, but tasty. Nose - 4/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4.5/6, Je Ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 14.5/20.
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Very light, pale pink or salmon. Nose of yeast, roses, cherry, and citrus. Fine effervescence. Round, crisp palate of apple, cherry, citrus, yeast, and minerals. Vibrant acidity. Excellent length. Superb balance and elegance.
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This is drinking very well right now and has opened up nicely since I bought this batch about six months ago. The beauty of this champagne is its delicacy and finesse. The strawberry and cream flavors are perfectly balanced by the minerality and wet stone flavors. While there are some other grower NV rose champagnes that have surpassed this rose - Pierre Peters rose Albane comes to mind - the Billecart Salmon is still one of the standard bearers in this category.
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Pink salmon color. Loads of cherry, brioche & pear on the nose. Light to medium bodied with high acid, mineral/rocky notes on entry. Red fruit takes over the mid palate. Apples & cranberry finish accentuated with hints of brioche. Clean, but a bit clipped on the finish.
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Better than previous bottles in that it was crisp with bright acidity, full mouth feel, nose of apple, bisquit with strawberry and rasberry jam without the sweetness. Extremely tiny bubbles, elegant creaminess. Excellent NV Rose.
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Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose has always been a special rose champagne. Even if its quality may have dipped ever so slightly in the past several years, it is still one of the standard bearers in the rose category. The beauty of this champagne is in its elegance, delicacy, and light body. In addition, it still manages to maintain wonderful strawberry and cream fruit flavors along with a smooth chalky minerality. This is a perfect aperitif champagne, but it could also go very well with light appetizers. Sometimes its fun to serve this to friends who claim not to like champagne very much and watch their reaction. I have yet to come across someone who does not like this champagne.
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Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé tasting (Gothenburg): Appearance: orange hue with light amber. Nose: cocoa powder, red berries, red apples, developed notes, light nuttiness. Palate: slightly more than medium bodied, fruity with red apples, red berries, citrus, rather high acidity, some mineral. From a half-bottle from the early 1990s.
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Strawberries, cherries, chalk and wet stones in the fore with brioche and nuts in the background. Energetic on the night, with a tight, well-focused bead. Lovely
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Light orange color, seen in the light more towards amber. Bone dry and crisp with lively acidity. Very nice mouthfeel/mousse, moderate beads. Nose shows tangerine and brioche, while the palate reveals brioche, orange/orange peel wild strawberry. Long aftertaste and the orangy bitterness is pleasant. To my palate the best NV we have had so far. Degorged June 2010. I even think this would age gracefully.
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The Semicentennial Birthday "Season"; 9/16/2012-9/18/2012 (San Francisco and the Napa Valley): My reluctance to record notes about non-vintage, non-bottle-lot-specified Champagne offerings has been well-established. That said, this was a fairly recent bottling which lived up to the style to which Billecart-Salmon aspires. Medium salmon-colored, it shows a brisk small bead and an intense nose of strawberries, rose petals, lavender and almonds. Medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh acidity and a lively mouth texture. The middle is solid and the crisp finish is medium-to-long. This is about as good as non-vintage rosé Champagne can get. Drink now-12/14.
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This go to rose showed relatively well, even if it does not seem to have the same level of refinement and delicacy that it used to show 5 years ago. I am not fully sure what the reason is for this slight drop in quality compared to older bottlings, but hopefully it is just temporary. Still, the Billecart Salmon rose had nice strawberry and cream flavors with slight minerality. The aftertaste was pleasant and lasted for at least 15 seconds. A solid champagne, but at this price point there are other roses that are better for slightly less money.
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This was one of the best Billecart Salmon rose's that I have had in years. I guess this was not surprising given that it was a magnum purchased 4 years ago that has been aging quietly. It had a bit of extra depth and maturity compared to recent 750ml examples, while maintaining nearly all of the freshness. This had Billecart's signature delicacy and minerality with light raspberries, strawberries, and cream. It is too bad that I do not have any more of these magnums as the recent releases of this rose from the last couple of years do not quite seem to have quite the same level of quality as the bottles from roughly 4-5 years ago.
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Gorgeous light salmon in color with aromas of strawberry, rose petal, mineral, and a hint of yeast. In the mouth, very zesty bubbles followed by kiwi, raspberry, and nice acidity and length. Another great rose from Billecart Salmon.
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Even though I have had bottles of NV Rose that I enjoy a bit more than this Billecart, I have not had a bottle of rose that is more consistently good than this one. This is a lighter style of rose that relies more on elegance than on power and it tastes like chardonnay is clearly in the lead in terms of flavor influence. I get flavors of strawberries, raspberries, a touch of creaminess, wet rocks, and strong minerality. This champagne should be consumed as an aperitif given that it is on the lighter side. Overall, this continues as one of the go to NV rose's in champagne.
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The color of really dilute tea. Only the faintest pink tint. Nose of yeast, wet stones, and citrus. Refreshing, crisp palate of black cherry, lemon zest, and a little tropical fruit. Excellent length. Lively acidity. Nice, fine effervescence. An elegant, balanced NV Rose Champagne.
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pale orange; med+ youthful, raspberries, strawberries, some biscuit overtones, floral; med+ acid, med body/alcohol, med+ intensity/finish, cherry cola, raspberry, cranberry, orange ptih, biscuit; very good
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(Drank at The Square, London.) Exquisitely balanced, with pure, clean notes of strawberries and cream, lemon, and ginger. I don't detect much minerality. Very pretty light bronze color, top-notch bead, long finish. In other words, it hits all the right technical notes. So now I see why it's so popular. Can't believe this is the first time I've had it. Note to self: do it again, and sooner next time.
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Served to Rich, Lily, Will, & Jeannine on Will's return from 4 months in Australia. Salmon colored. Nose of yeast, cherry and citrus. Crisp palate of black cherry, lemon peel, and strawberry. Very good length. Crisp acidity. Creamy texture. Delightful effervescence.
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Just finished a bottle to commemorate Mees' graduation. Festive, summer, elegant, brilliant. Old Dutch pink, rich in colour, numerous persistent fine bubbles forming a rich mousse. Nose of summer fruits, strawberries, and some yeast notes in the background. Dry, medium(+) superfine acidity, medium flavours of strawberries, red cherries, berries, straw, a tiny bit of toast. Mousse is very delicate, rich, omnipresent and gravity-defying. Medium length, elegant, extremely well balanced, complex, appetizing finish. A summer delight. Must buy.
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This was terrific. It possessed loads of complexity, with a brilliant balance and a creamy delicacy that danced on the tongue before finishing long and lush. Non-vintage champagne simply does get much better than this.
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Rich and creamy, red berries cut through making way for freshness and crispness. The flavours mingle beautifully with the creaminess of the Chardonnay; tantalising and delighting my taste buds-oh what joy! I sense a lovely warming on the mid palate with doughy / bready notes emerging from somewhere below before it moves quickly into a dry, chalky, mineral finish. A key trait of this champagne is its amazing concentration of flavours. Yet there is. A restrained intensity to this well balanced Pinot-Chardonnay love affair. What a wonderful experience. Find more notes on my blog www.fortheloveofchampagne.blogspot.com
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An excellent looking and drinking champagne. However, champagne isn't my strong-suit, so I would be more likely to get a bottle of Veuve yellow label and pay half the price of what a Billecart Salmon costs. If you are a champagne lover/afficionado, you will be pleased with the subtle rose-like qualities that make this bottle unique. Certainly worth trying at some point in your life if you have the opportunity.
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From magnum. I've aged this bottle for years in my cellar and the aging has really been good to the wine. It is smooth and rounded with flavors of ripe strawberry, nuts, yeast and earth. Still mineral with nice acidity, this is where it should be now. I wouldn't hold on this any longer. Celebrating Jayne's MBA graduation with her family in our house.
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Från halvflaska som legat uppskattningsvis 15-20 år efter deg. Fantastiskt mogen ton, smörstekt brioche, äppelpaj, kanel, mocca och en helt underbar smörighet. Fortfarande en hel den friska bärtoner som skymtar fram. Antydan till sherry. Vinet är perfekt balanserat med fin , kännbar mousse. Lager på lager med smaker som har en riktigt bra smörighet. Vinet hänger kvar länge i munnen och eftersmaken känns långt efter att det sista glaset är drucket. Otroligt bra vin och aboslut den bästa Billecart-Salmon NV rosé jag druckit och en av de bättre äldre NV överhuvudtaget. Ett vin som påminner mig varför jag gillar champagne.
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San Diego WineSpectator.com Offline, 4/7/2012 (Casa Red Guy, San Diego): Non-blind. Clear pale light copper-salmon with very fine bubbles. Notes of Macintosh apples, berries, flowers, and minerals. Fresh, crisp, tart, wonderful. My #2 and group's SECOND PLACE in this flight of non-red wines.
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Dinner at Gunther's (Gunther's, Purivs Street, Singapore): This remains one of the most reliable NV Rosés around. This may not have been the best bottle I have tried, but it was nevertheless still quite good. It had a very pleasant nose, with top-notes of earth and yeast, almost a hint of walnut bread playing on background of strawberry and cherry aromas. The palate was very bright and lively as always, with sprightly acidity running through green strawberry notes spiked with some citrussy lemon and a touch of stony mineral at the decent finish. A fine, lively mousse kept it dancing through the mouth. This could have done with a touch more complexity, but it was otherwise a very nice champagne. As usual, it was a nice foil for a lot of the seafood on the table, perhaps showing best with a lovely Carbinero prawn dish.
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Billecart Salmon Brut rose continues to be a fantastic apperatif champagne that has appeal to a wide range of pallates. In fact, take anyone who does not like champagne and give them a glass of this and watch how quickly they change their mind. While this is not extremely complex, it is made in a light style that is very different than many more serious roses that need to be consumed with food. It has wonderful and subtle strawberry cream flavors along with strong minerality that give it its trademark balance. A great rose for drinking on its own when you don't want to think too much about the champagne that you are drinking and just want something light and tasty.
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Super Bowl 2012 (Roswell, GA): Very fine bubbles and very crisp acidity. Light on the palate and drinkable. Dried strawberry, cherry, citrusy. Preferred this over the Agrapart.
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Acker Merrall BYO (Sepia - Chicago IL): Aromas of raspberry and strawberry, slightly floral. Same bright red fruit on palate with good acidity, textures and balance.
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This bottle was purchased in 2008 and is my last bottle from that purchase. It is interesting to see how this champagne has matured over time. It has lost a little bit of its effervescence, but still had a decent amount of bubbles. What was really interesting is the extra richness and complexity that this has gained over time. It had a level of depth and rich pinot flavors that the new releases of this wine have not yet acquired. It was very tasty, but had turned into a wine that would now go much better with appetizers rather than as an apperatif. It is a question of individual taste as to whether the new version or old version is better. If you like more depth and complexity then it is better to age this for several years. Personally I like them both as it depends on what you are using them for. I would encourage fans of this Rose to put away a couple of bottles and drink the rest closer to release. This remains one of the best non-vintage rose's on the market. Especially if you can find it around $60 per bottle and not the $100 that some retailers are charging. If you purchase online it is not hard to find this for well under $100.
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The current version of this is one of those champagne's that will be enjoyed by all - seasoned champagne drinkers and non-champagne drinkers alike. It is wonderfully fresh and brisk with subtle flavors of strawberries, cream, and minerals. It is not the most complex champagne I have ever had, but is perfect for any occasion as an apperatif or with light appetizers. Its hard to go wrong here unless you are paying more than $65 to $70 per bottle.
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Once again this latest release of Billecart Salmon Brut Rose performed extremely well. Perfect balance and very light with wonderful minerality. Other flavors included strawberries, cream, vanilla, and a tiny bit of yeast. This will likely continue to improve with a little bit of age, but not too much.
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A "nice" champagne, but not worth the price ($100). Unfortunately, this wine was rather one-dimensional. The nose showed some watermelon, strawberries, and some yeastiness. The palate was a bit on the thin side and not as creamy as I was hoping. Some berries and yeastiness came through on the palate complemented by a streak of acidity and minerals. A fleeting finish. This lacked energy and complexity. No thanks.
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This was the latest release. It had wonderful tension and minerality with great freshness and bubbles. To me Billecart Salmon Rose remains one of the very best non-vintage rose's on the market. The trick is finding it at a resasonable price. It is a value if you can find it in the $60 to $65 range, but I would not pay the $100 per bottle prices that some retailers think they can charge.
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Initial bouquet of fugi apple and strawberry preserve. Flavors of apple, pear, yeast and ...walnut? Good acid balance. Pairs well with food or stands alone. Enjoy!
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Delicieux. Strawberries and cream, baked apples, brioche, hint of spice; elegant mousse, seductive, silky texture, very subtle minerality, completely seamless. fresh as rainwater, excellent length, great finesse. Outstanding style.
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Always like this wine. Color just glows in the holiday season. This bottle not quite as good as usual. Perhaps leaving in the cellar a couple of years didn't help.
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Gorgeous pink colour. Lots of mousse and gorgeous red fruit, cherry and raspberry and a bit of bread dough. dry sparkling red fruit flavours with a creamy dry finsih.
A measuring point for rose Champagne.
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Didn't take notes at the time but had with sushi. Really terrific rose that is in the style of high acidity, not sweet, raspberry and cranberry fruit. I prefer the Vilmart cuvee rubis just slightly more, but this was wonderful.
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Starter for Thanksgiving. Beautiful mousse, lovely structure. Sweet baked bread and strawberry on the nose, nice taut construction and acidity. Lovely.
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This bottle was very mature due to its 3+ years of bottle age. Wonderful deep orange color with good complexity and stone minerality. It has lost a little bit of its effevesence, but it has also gained in smoothness. This continues to be a very solid rose.
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2007 based, drinking nicely with a little bit of age. Wonderful fruity nose with orange zest, mandarine, red currant and yeast. Slightly nutty. Lively on the palate, more lime and strawberry. The acidity plays with the fruitiness on this rose. More yeast on the rich finish. Really nice.
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A beautiful bottle of NV Rose just like all the other Billecart Salmon Rose's I have had recently. Like the others, this bottle had a couple years of bottle age and had developed a complexity that is often missing from this champagne when consumed right after purchase.
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With 3 years of bottle age this was a beutiful burnt orange color with a melodious odor of strawberries. It had a wonderful rich pinot flavor of tangerines, rapberries, strawberries, bread, and cream. Although the balance was not perfect, it was a very enjoyable bottle of rose and very mature. It will be interesting to contrast this with a new bottle.
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Please see my previous note. This is one of the best of not the best NV Rose champagne's on the market. Precision, minerality and balance help elevate this champagne beyond most of its direct competitors.
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This is a very different style to the Camille Saves rose, which is also one of my favorites. The Camille Saves has deeper and fresher pure pinot flavors as well as stronger acid streak that tastes like sour patch kids candy (without the sweetness). The Billecart Salmon Rose on the other hand is a deep shimmering orange color in the glass (this bottle had 3 years of storage age on it) and was a harmonious balance of maturity, balance, freshness, acidity, and good minerality. This is a very enjoyable bottle of champagne that anyone (even non-champagne drinkers) would love. I also recommend putting your bottles of this in the cellar for 2-3 years after purchase as time seems to smooth this out and bring out more complexity. A very good bottle of rose. The one negative about NV Billecart Salmon Rose today is the price. Many will find this champagne now priced between $90 and $105 per bottle. At those price points it is certainly not worth it. However, if you look hard enough (especially online), you can still find this for between $60 and $70 per bottle, which is where it should be priced.
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Pink salmon in colour. Light, fresh strawberry and brioche nose. Light bodied though it paired well with both light appetizers and heavish meat main meals. Refreshing summer red fruits with a slight slatey and citrus finish. Lovely NV rose champagne and as always, a crowd pleaser.
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The colour is a pale rose. On the nose there are aromas of fresh bread dough and just a hint of strawberry. On the palate gentle bubbles, subtle yeasty flavours, balanced acidity with an elegant and smooth finish. Accompanied smoked salmon on sesame & pumpkin flat bread. A good match but the smokiness of the salmon was perhaps a tade dominate.
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I have had many bottles over the past year since Billecart is finally broadly available in the Florida market. Consistent and always great. Fine bead, crisp yet just round enough, red fruits with a yeasty note and long.
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Rich, yeasty nose followed by flavors of strawberry and cherry. Pinot noir flavors mingle with fresh bread. Has lost some effervescence, but may just be my bottle. Nice finish.
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NobleRottersSydney - Bordeaux 1er 1988-94 (Alio's, Surry Hills): [12%] Somewhere between onion-skin and salmon in colour, this fizz presents a freshly luscious strawberry fruit nose, a palate of creamy-textured bubbles, a crisp, dry texture and generally medium weight. It’s quite dry, and is very more-ish. A good palate coating of (presumably) pinot-derived flavours seem quite youthful; there’s not a lot of yeastiness here. Attractive wine of some considerable class.
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Delicious nose of strawberry, sweet cherry, and dough Mouth - subtle pit fruits, delicious though not domineering, not for strongly flavored food pairings. Good acidity. Nice. Restrained.
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Lovely stuff - did not know what to expect as this is a N.V., which means it is many vintages in one so who knows what you will get. However, it was very successful and T. liked it even more than DP!
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I'm intentionally leaving the score blank because this was an N.V. bottle that I had acquired in 2008. Sadly, I think I waited a year too long (I would have hoped that an N.V. acquired in 2008 would have held up better after only 3 years, but perhaps this is a case of bottle variation). It showed well, but nothing overwhelmed and certainly failed to live up to the nearly $60 price-tag. Still, one of my favorites at this price-point. B/B+
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France 2011 - Côte d'Or; 7/8/2011-7/13/2011 (Beaune): Drank on a picnic in the vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin (Clos St. Jacques). From 375ml. Nice orange/pink colour. Nose of strawberries, toast and some yeast. Soft mousse, great acidity and a lengthy finish. Soft and almost creamy on the palate than finishes fresh. Great with food. Excellent.
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Pale pink/gold color. Prett cran/ras/strawberry nose, plus a touch of grapefruit and a bit of cut grass, with lovely freshness. Great acidic cut that drives through the palate, belying a really nice richness to the fruit. Light as a feather but still intense. There's a huge range of fruit flavors here, everything from lemons to blackberries, although the focus is red berry fruit. With air gets slightly sweeter and more floral. Penetrating length. Great stuff.
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Pale pink (standard) color...a bit of dark fruit with yeast both in the nose and on the tongue. This juice is a standard NV rose' champagne...worth the money but not much more. I'm on after this bottle to explore more rose' champagnes.
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HDH auction tasting at Tru (Chicago, IL): Pale salmon, with just a tinge of orange. Slightly oxidized nose, but it's nevertheless quite alluring. Strangely astringent on the palate, with a lot of alcohol showing through on the midpalate. Some licorice notes as well. I like the style; throw in a bit of oak and you would have an incredible wine. As it is, the oxidative touch here is a little bit overdone, especially without the oak to counter it.
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Always a very pleasing rose. This bottle was not the most complex Billecart Salmon Rose I have had, but is was not too sweet and had a nice mineral aftertaste. Perfect champagne to serve guests who are not experienced with champagne.
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Champagne, Champagne for Everyone! (K&L Wine Merchants, San Francisco, CA): Lot 337014-3671A, disgorged June 30, 2010. 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir, 10% pinot meunier. Very light salmon color. The nose was expressive with beautiful, fresh-cut flowers. On the palate, honey, creamy finish, good acidity, very elegant and restrained in style, long finish.
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Dinner at Pierre Gagnaire (Pierre Gagnaire, Rue Balzac, Paris): From a 375ml this time - consistent quality as always. Lovely fresh nose showed strawberries, red berries, some earthy notes, some floral touches, beautiful stuff. The palate had a lovely zip to it, with fresh strawberry flavours, raspberries, a squeeze of lemon and a bit of bottle-age showing with a touch of white meat and some mineral in the finish. Nice stuff as always, and so versatile with food. Yummy, a great way to start the meal.
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I'm not much for rose champagne, only because of the weight - but this one had great strawberry cream elements that seemed to lighten up and otherwise full mouthfeel. Drank out of a 375, and would love to have some other bottles. It does make me want to try the blanc de blancs.
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With two years of bottle age, it has mellowed nicely. Good mousse and mouthfeel, and vibrant and juicy. Complex elements of red fruits and ginger biscuit - just a pleasure to drink.
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The wine had a ice light salmon appearance. The nose was light strawberries and in the mouth light fruits with well balanced acidity. The finish was lacking.
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Drinks with Goedhuis (Lantern, Fullerton Bay Hotel): As good as always. This bottle showed why the Billecart-Salmon remains one of my go-to NV Rosé. There was absolutely nothing to dislike here. Attractive tones of strawberries and raspberries on the nose was taken up on the palate, where a freshly fruited and very inviting attack of red fruits was accompanied by a lovely midpalate where the red fuit notes were kissed by a touch of mineral and a squeeze of lime. Nice gentle bead and a lovely freshness accompanied the wine all the way into a long finish where some juicy cherries and berries came to the fore again. Yummy.
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Good but I prefer the Brut to the Rose. The rose did have nice soft red fruit fruit and hints of toastiness but was lees aromatic and rich than the B-S Brut.
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A bit more round and plush in the mouth. Nice creamy red fruits, some red apple skin, strawberry mouse and some creme fraiche. Good acid keeps the wine fresh and the richness is very pleasing. Good wine that drinks well now, might improve but I dont see the harm in drinking them now.
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Nice nose of strawberry fruit, roasted almonds, creme fraiche and some yeasty components. Nice rich mouthfeel, good acid, length, and red fruits. Decently dry, maybe a touch sweet for a brut champagne. Good round mouthfeel, touch of minerality and salinity.
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Cellared for about 3 years and had it after/in parallell with Fresnet Juillet Special Club 98 which was a tad unfair. Apple and red berries but felt a bit closed and young in comparison. Might try again but it didn't make it to any "Shortlist".
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Linda NYE toast -- Wonderful sparkler, pale salmon straw color as stated below is right on. Almost more golden in color vs any red/pink at all. Good appley spiciness, with a touch of funk but a clean crowd pleaser most of all.
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Did not take formal notes, but drank along with a NV Moutard, NV Veuve Cliquot, NV De Margerie Cuvee Speciale, a '00 Billecart Cuvee Francois and '04 Roederer Cristal. The only rose of the group so hard to compare to the others, but this was a nice change of pace and a very nice rose. LP's NV rose is still my favorite of the big house's.
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pale pink straw color. nice aromas of red apple skin, roasted almonds, bread like aromas, yeasty notes. Nice rich mouthfeel, some good light red fruit profile with nice acid.
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Will add cork number later. Pale pink color. Peach, strawberry and citrus on the nose. Quite fragrant. Touch of dough on palate. Shade of bitterness on the mid-palate. Moderate finish.
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Billecart-Salmon tasting at Brown Trading Co. (Portland, Maine): Light salmon in color and offering hints of strawberry and melon on the nose and palate. It's very good, but not as complex as some bottle from the past. This is a Champagne that has shown improvement with time in the bottle in the past...so I would have to think that given it's quality...it will improve with time sideways.
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(3/5) Enjoyable but this bottle was slightly off - something not quite right on the finish but otherwise pretty good. Based on this bottle I think I'd really enjoy a bottle that showed better.
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Didn't show the balance and depth as the last bottle I tried. This was sipped from a 375ml. Nice orange almost salmon hued color. Old World Rose nose of some smoked fish (not because of the color or name for that matter). Aromas of marmalade, pink grapefruit, some light citric notes as well. Palate was a little disjointed. Opened up a bit after an hour or so, but the finish showed big acid without the fruit I'm used to in this bottling. Still really nice, just not the 93 I felt the first time around. Brad loved it - so good.
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2010 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of pinot noir flavors, hints of citrus and candy, more of the same on the palate, well balanced, elegant, delicious, almost never buy it but always enjoy it when poured!
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K&L Hollywood Champagne Event (Hollywood, CA): Raspberries, watermelon, lemon rind and crushed limestone against a steely structure. As good as always, and just slightly edging out the Billiot Rose. 90-91 points.
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Light, pale pink. Peach, strawberry and lemon nose. Light bodied. Strawberries with hints of lemon and minerals on the palate. Good length. We really enjoyed it.
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Very tasty champagne. Keep consistently cold, however! Bouquet of mild marshmallow and creamcheese on the back with a simple strawberry up front. Lemon and citrus tang on the palate with hints of brown sugar and mild metallics.
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tasted blind alongside 4 other rose sparklers. Limited notes. Pleasant aroma of slight red fruit. Easy to drink, very light, perhaps understated. In the end to my great surprise it tied for 1st with Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose, which i preferred, and which can be obtained at a fraction of the cost.
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Dinner with Monthly Group (Guy Savoy, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore): We opened two bottles on the night. Both were pretty similar, but the second was a little better, probably on the account of it being served slightly more chilled than its predecessor. Consistent quality as usual. Lovely elegant bead, nice suntle nose of dark cherry paired with earthy mineral, well-structure, nicely balanced palate with more cherries, more of that lovely minerality and a little citrus bite at the tail. Not quite as good as some bottles I have had with a bit more bottle age, but still very decent. This is one of my go-to Champagnes when everything else is overpriced, and these couple of bottles reaffirmed why.
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Dinner at Sean's Panaroma (Bondi Beach, Sydney): From a 375ml. First French wine of the trip, and boy this was good. Nose was a bit earthier than the last bottle I had, with nuts, biscuit, mineral and yeast along with umami inflections forming a bedrock under higher-toned aromas of fresh cherries and strawberries. More yeast and umami on the palate at the attack, moving into a bright, attractive peachiness, dusky cherries, caramelised nuts, a dry minerally seam and, approaching the nicely lengthed finish, lots of spice, some savoury meatiness and a whoosh of fresh acidity. As with my previous experiece with this wine, there was a great balance and freshness. Somehow not as nice from a 375ml as it was from full bottles. A little less lively and full of verve I thought. Still a lovely Champagne though.
Pretty much consistent with the previous bottle. Elegant, lively, med body, red berries with a touch of orange. Hint of nuttiness, great acidity, the wine is dancing. Beautiful rose.
Taste at Elysian. Funky wet dog nose. Wooley. Fine bubbles showing granite and more wet rock. A little nutty with light hints of cotton flavors. Finish is persistent and unique. Very nice.
I've had BS rose many times, and have always enjoyed it. I'd let this bottle age for 4 or so years, which I'd never done before to NV Billecart-Salmon; it improved on an already- fabulous bottle. The color is beautiful, the taste subtle, and the bubbles danced in the mouth.
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Not impressed, not fully rounded and with a taste of almost vinegar on the after taste, noticed this wiht a few recent half bottles we have had and dissapointed to find this full bottle similar.
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Striking salmon orange color really stands out. Very fine bubbles but they did not last beyond drinking half the glass at a slow pace. Yeasty, fruity nose. Flavors really blossomed as the wine warmed up! Don't serve too cold. Nuts, yeast, light red fruits..the flavors came one after the other until the dry, clean, mineral finish.
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Almost a peach orange in the glass with a fine mousse and a very tiny bead; it's hard to believe that this has held up for 6 plus years in the bottle. Scents of almonds, fresh pasta, citrus and floral tones are present on the nose. In the mouth strawberries, cranberries, creme, and toasted almonds are backed by vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering finish that lasts for 20-30 seconds...What an outstanding wine!
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From a 375ml purchased around 2003: This was a rusted orange in the glass with a mouse that was so fine the bubbles were almost difficult to see. Scents of roses, toasted nuts, and brioche overlay a delicate dried cranberry...in the mouth this was a full bodied wonder that still had very nice acid and was a pleasure to taste as flavors of caramel, Baklava with a distinctive nuttiness, and something that I could only describe as potpourri. Alas it did not last very long between the three of us...and there is no telling how long this could really continue to go. The bubbles soon faded in the glass and it was just a pleasure to continue to drink it...this was an OUTSTANDING experience. I'm not sure where the wine should fall...
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Dinner at Steve and Barb's house. Disgorged about 10 years ago. Fruity upon entry followed by nice aged flavors on the back palate. This is a NV that is definitely worth aging. 50+13+12+8.5+8.5 = 92
Very elegant pink with an almost orange impression. The nose is intense, with pink grape a lot of yeast and a little bit of brioche. The palate is very complex in its lemon-style flavours changing form pink grape, grape, lemon and even a little bit of orange in the mid-palate. Small and elegant bubbles that perhaps is a little bit to fragile for my liking. A lot of yeast flavours are mixing nicely with the fruit. Medium body, medium long, dry and acidic aftertaste. Even some minerals are showing nicely to provide a nice backbone. These pink bubbles are a lot more dry than it usually is for this type and it makes it very interesting to me personally. Very enjoyable and elegant wine. Definately recommendable.
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A friend turned me onto this champagne, and I am one who is not a big champagne drinker. This is excellent in every sense of the word. If you haven't had it you need to try it, and I agree with the tasting notes below.
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Dinner at Guy Savoy (Rue de Troyon, Paris): Lovely way to start the meal, and especially good when paired with the ridiculous three rounds of amuse bouche - foie gras and pain l'epice, black truffle and mushroom soup and morel in baby potato. As always, the wine had a lovely light salmon pink colour, almost peachy, with some orange inflections and a fine, consistent mousse. Lovely nose as well, with a touch of yeast, lavender and strawberries. Superb balance on the palate, with fine, lemony acidity playing off cherries and ripe strawberry flavours that had a great natural sweetness. All this backed up by a dry, minerally backbone. Finish was medium-lengthed, but very finely shaped with more mineral, sappy cherries and mandarin orange flavours all held in in that absolutely gorgeous balance with plenty of juicy acidity. A lovely summery Rosé and a great way to start a dinner.
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Notes of red apples, pink grapefruit, raspberries, and lemon rind. Notes entirely discernible as a rosé, but it is rich on the palate and finishes nicely.
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Bright fruits on the nose including freshly picked cherries, rhubarb, wet stones and just a kiss of toasty oak. Well balanced and very crisp, the freshness and depth make this a thoroughly enjoyable wine. The finish and acid backbone are as good as it gets in an N.V. Approx $60
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From half bottle bought in Nice airport on my way back from Southern France. Very nice tonight. Seems a tiny bit evolved which is good. Distinct strawberry flavor combined with a crisp acidity and excellent minerality. Nice way to start a Friday evening off.
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A beautiful pale rose color in the glass with scents of wild strawberries and red fruit. In the mouth there was a persisting minerality and lovely flavors of rhubarb, strawberries, and raspberries persisting on a lingering finish with good minerality.
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Old label NV rose. This bottle popped with no pressure what so ever. Was decently oxidized but still had some red fruits peeking underneath the surface. Touches of raspberries and creamy strawberries. Was ok on the first sip but died in the glass in minutes.
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Drank this with ground beef moo shu lettuce wraps, as well as some nice spanish sheep cheese. This is in the running for my favorite wine. Great fruit, nice mousse, toasty, but with expression. I love this wine!
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Anyway lovely mineral and chalky element on the nose with hints of rain freshened peaches and a light orange note. On the palate juicy red apples and a sweetish orange finish light in weight balanced in length and throughout a youthful crispness. Touch of biscuit on the back of the palate aswell.
I can really see how this can get better with age I can imagine a bit more weight on the palate would bring the fruits fully to the fore. Hmmm.. winging it here that's what my instincts tell me!
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This is always a nice wine, but not a great value anymore. A few years ago, a 750 could be had for $50, but nowadays most retailers sell it for $80. Strawberry on the nose and initially strawberry on the palate, followed by blood orange and grapefruit on the finish. The bubbles are a little rough, closer to seltzer than a fine champagne, but still a nice drink.
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opened to celebrate inauguration lush,leafy strawberry aroma as the cork came out The bubbles were not particularly fine but persistent. the palate was less impressive, some might use the word delicate and less than the initial aroma but had a pleasant length/finish. I realized the next day I was developing a cold so my palate may have not been in the best shape
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Wow. What a treat it is to drink this champagne. This so refined, elegant and complex. Salmon color, nice mousse and small bubbles. It takes a little time to open up. Beautiful berry notes with a touch of hazelnut and yeast with a perfect dosage. I loved the way it lasts in the mouth. Definitely not a in your face rose or another grenadine syrup like a lot of the other roses.
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Always reliable. For a NV it is severely underrated. Lovely nose that reminds me of straberry mousse, bright and lively.Appeals with the colour from the start and does not disappoint.
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This stuff is down right beautiful. Supremely dry with strawberry, cranberry, lemon, and rose petal on the palate with some cherry caramel. A pale salmon color with persistent pin tip streamers. Mousse is tight and lasting. A little dough and honeysuckle on the nose. Elegant yet powerful.
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Big wine, picked up significant weight within an hour of opening. Initially showing primarily peach, this turned toward golden apple, red berry, and orange mousse with aeration. Nice notes of toast without doughiness, and mineral/chalk accent the nose. Full bodied on the palate, mirroring the fruit and toast on the nose, long chalky finish. Very, very good.
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Rhones at Catal (Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, Anaheim, CA): This initially showed some complexity on the nose with a clean lean nice palate. Took some home and hte next night it showed more strawberry but not overly fruity and still with a nicely balanced palate.
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An afternoon with the wines of Faiveley (Makarios, National Library, Singapore): This was showing absolutely beautifully on the day - great way to start the lunch. Orange gold pink - almost salmon coloured, with a super fine bead. The nose showed toasted bread, some mushroom and flowers along with a little minerally strain. Really friendly and inviting, with lots of freshness. This told on the palate as well, which was nicely fresh with lots of round, sparkly acidity, all beautifully balanced with cherry and berry flavours along with a hint of flowers and a long, minerally finish with a really nice sense of structure. Yummy.
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Wino Guys Weekend (WGW) #2; 11/7/2008-11/8/2008: Light copper colour. Aromas of biscuit, caramel, berry, lemon, and pear. Medium-bodied, good mouthfeel, with berry, biscuit, lemon, and caramel. Moderate finish, ~30-35s. Not mindblowing. Tasty enough, but it's tough to justify the price it commands here ($100CAD).
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Unbeknownst to me this is Patricia's favorite champagne ever. Salmon colored. Very fine bubbles. Minimal fizz distraction in the mouth, yet still not really able to get a handle on the flavors. Enjoyed & will need to try again - an entirely different champagne experience.
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Vega-Sicilia (A Figueira Rubaiyat): PI. Cor salmão claro, tons acobreados, perlage finíssima, constante e numerosa. Mousse cremosa; fresco, vivo e ao mesmo tempo elegante. Intenso, complexo, num estilo delicado, 'feminino', muito agradável de beber. E/E.
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A very good bottle - I purchased this almost two years ago and it has developed nicely. Red fruits, ginger and almost a floral quality to the nose - a fantastic match with sushi.
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Generally my favorite NV rosé, showed fine tonight, but overshadowed by its tablemates. Strawberries with a little blood orange and tangerine, big biscuit note handing out there. On another night I probably would rate higher, but I always say I am not consistent, and on this high competition night it gets a B/B+
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After a bad bottle last year I haven't opened these in awhile. Now I remember why I love this so much. Beautiful color, yeasty aroma, silky/tingly mouth feel and nice flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and maybe strawberries with wet stones--wish I could afford this as my "house wine".
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Nice color and always a decent bottle - this time opened for the Olympic Opening Ceremony broadcast. Nice floral notes and a slight strawberry profile.
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This was clearly a sound bottle, sourced from Wine Watch. Nice copper pink color. Dry and convincing on the palate with notes of orange peel and citrus more than soft red fruits. Decent length. Not especially complex but medium full in flavor. A successful rose that might even improve with a year or two in bottle.
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Really good. Nice subtle aromas of yeast and bread with red fruits. On the palate, it is light and effervescent with full flavors of red fuits and bread. Long complex persistent finish.
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This had been chilled down for a long, long time; never leave a bottle in the refrigerator. A tad sour; not much of the confectionary quality that can make pink champagne such a treat.
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Spring flowers, wild strawberries, peaches on the nose. Palate is strawberries and sour cranberries, with a lift from the bread dough and a great transition to the crisp, 30 second, mineral-tinged finish. Great acidity and impeccable balance, the best in any rosé Champagne I've ever had. Great stuff.
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Absolutely excellent stuff. Definitely the best NV rose i drank so far. Nice light pinkish colour, nose is filled with peaches, toasty and palate is orange peel and slight lemony feel...brilliant.
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Great full bodied champagne, nice to have something out of the ordinary. Slightly sweet and a bit metallic - great match to lobster and ceviche. Will definitely drink/ serve again.
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Salmon pink (sorry about that, but it's true). Moderate mousse. Austere nose with just a touch of strawberry to leaven this. Serious, dry, and definitely not fruity. Very good.
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One of my favorite NV champagnes. A very seductive nose and I kept thinking apricot and orange zest every time I put my nose to the glass. Had it in an #4 Impitoyable. The glass intensified the aromas compared to a regular flute. Loved the flavor of raspberries and cherries with good bit of acidity. It was a wonderful evening of champagne.
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KSC02 does Dallas, Part 2 (Daniele Osteria, Dallas, TX): WIML91. Light salmon to rose petal color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of raspberries and rose petals. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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Favorite Champagne of all time - just don't tell anyone! Clean, crisp, dry with just the slightest hints of fruit in the nose. Tiny, lovely bubbles create a lovely creamy sensation in the mouth. Great with fruit and cheese.
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Very nice Champagne to welcome 2008. An absolute women-pleaser with those nice red fruit aromas and excellent moussage. With a lot of structure and length to please me as well ;-) Addictive stuff. Not a steal, but still OK in a highly priced (Champagne) market.
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Purchased off the list at Oliveto's for New Years Eve dinner. Unfortunately served a little too warm. However, it showed nice bright acidity with a dry crisp finish. Seemed effortless. Very Good.
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Very light. Crisp with a slight and lingering cherry sweetness - more than I remembered, but not a flaw. Creamy and soft mousse. Always that beautiful colour. Really cool syncing with various artisinal chocolates who emphasize cocoa and other not-overly-sweet flavours. (L5696840306M)
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best impression of rose champagne that I have tasted this year...red fruit was present in the taste, blended with biscuit nuances and citrus...beautiful tight bubbles.....I will buy even more than I already have.....wife loved it, as did I....
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NM. Salmão claro, perlage finíssima, constante e numerosa. Em boca inicia cremoso, com uma mousse suave, que acaricia o pálato, depois uma nota cítrica e fresca. Final limpo, com grande persistência. Elegante, delicado e ao mesmo tempo fresco, vivo, tem um estilo que se pode chamar abstratamente de feminino. E/E.
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Rosado salmão. Perlage finíssima, constante e não muito intensa. Aromas de mel, flores brancas, frutos vermelhos e mineral. Na boca excelente mousse com suavidade, cremosidade, complexidade e profundidade. Muito elegante. Final longo e fresco. Excelente/Excepcional.
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WIML90-92 range maybe. Consistent with previous good bottles of this wine (ignoring the corked ones). Tasted from 375ml purchased for $72.00 from the list at Cafe Juanita in Kirkland. Drink now.
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Always a very pleasant champagne and one that pleases the majority of people, even those who think they don't like champagne. The floral notes and rose color were enjoyed while sitting at an outdoor Irish Wolfhound match.
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A lovely rose champagne that's dry and crisp while offering enough fruit to make it interesting. A real treat that's hard to find in southwestern Ohio.
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Pale salmon pink in color. Delicate soft mousse. Great nose of wild strawberys and cream. Maybe a touch more sweetness than I prefer which leads the wine into a more simplistic style.
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(at The Modern – NYC) Terrific bottle of rose Champagne, as always. This seemed to have a bit of age as there was lovely harmony to go along with the lovely fruit. In my opinion this competes with the big boys that are significantly more expensive. (93)
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This was fantastic with salmon on a warm August evening, with a more impressive tart core of acidity than i recall from our previous bottle. Wonderful.
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Wonderful soaring aromas of strawberries and biscuits. On the palate, creamy texture delivering plenty of red fruit, and a lingering finish to boot. Thoroughly enjoyable Champagne.
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Wow, I've always liked this wine, but the two bottles this week showed an unbearable sweetness. As this wine warmed, it was especially noticeable. Candied gumdrop red fruits dripping with sugar syrup. Coarse swirling bubbles.
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a really lovely bottle with sweet tender bubbles just waiting to ticke the tongue. The rose has a very light, almost translucent glow in the glass. The stawberry is what capture me the most, as it spins around in the mouth. We had this to warm up for our july 4th party of wine lovers, and could not have been a better way to prime the palate.
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Drank at Breakfast with Megan on the 4th...Always a delicious, light refreshing blush with great, crisp citrus and light fruit...A nice marriage of fruit and toast
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Very nice mousse. Nose of strawberries and raspberries. There was nice lemon oil and sherry. The palate is light nutty and citrusy. It’s good, but nothing profound.
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This wine was a serious disappointment. I've had NV BS rose many times, and this bottle, although not obviously spoiled was so much worse than any before. Large coarse bubbles and weak fragrances followed by very little in the way of flavor. Like a previous comment "sweet soda". I hope this was a flawed bottle and not evidence of declining standards at BS.
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A very nice bottle of champagne. Although to my surprise i tasted little obvious strawberry, red fruit flavors, and blind i'd not have guessed this was a rosé.
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Learn about Wine: Very similar in color and taste to Gosset, but more vibrant strawberry & cherry notes in the nose; refined, more lively mth, more precise than Gosset, w/long finish.***Cherry-strawberry hi noted rose with lively refinement,
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First experence with a 'true Rose'... Very nice, nutty flavors with a creamy texture and a hint of mouth drying tannis which was actually quite nice. Wonderful wine.
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Tasting Group - Italian wines (with some others thrown in) (Damon and Kathryn's): Served with caviar and creme fraiche over smoked salmon and potato pancake... after all, it was the 2nd night of Channukah. This champagne is brilliant. Fine bubbles, pure strawberries, with touchers of other tart berries (like raspberry and blackberry). Sweet, but balanced with slight yeastiness. This is subtle but quite nice.
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Bone dry, with elegant texture and a beautiful salmon/copper color. Not quite as much richness of flavor as I like, but incredibly elegant and well integrated.
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This was a delicious champagne. Beautiful pink color with fruity aromas of crisp asian pear, raspberry,strawberry, and toast. Went down with a smoooooooooth creamy finish and left a nice aftertaste. Delicious! This is an oustanding champagne.
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I loved this. Color is pale salmon/copper. Nose shows distinct strawberry and even watermelon notes with a hint of dough. On the palate, strawberry, hint of citrus, nut, and dough round this out as a great NV rose.
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Very very nice bottle of rose. Strawberries everywhere nose, palate, and finish. Good yeasty flavor on the palate also. Very nice tiny bubbles. Smooth to drink.
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(at Quince – SF) A delight, as always. Lovely body and effervescence. Great depth that prepares the palate for more. One of my favorite sparkling wines and a great value for the quality. (18)
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I liked the bottle I had as Szmania's so much I picked up another one. Very nice to sit outside on a hot summer day and sip this wonderful, elegant champagne. Similar note to my previous one so I won't repeat it here.
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Dinner with Chet Kern at Szmania's (Seattle, WA): Pink / light salmon in color. On the nose there are strawberries and blackberries with a yeasty / toasty note in the background. Very effervescent on the palate with nice acidity and full body. Long clean finish. 50 + 4 + 12 + 17 + 8
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Lots of Sushi & Burgundy wines: Served from Magnum. Great way to start the rose was crisp like a French pressed shirt with rosy fruit and fresh pink fresh flowers. Just a smidge of bready yeast and a slight twang on the end.
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Really exceptional NV Champagne. Great mousse and wonderful texture. Full bodied. The six of us downed this bottle in no time - could have used another.
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Tasted April 23, 2006 at Winetexs’ home in Austin, TX. Opened and served immediately in a Champagne flute provided by Winetex. Salmon color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Muted and musty nose of mushrooms some yeast, cinnamon and strawberry. Must be mildly corked. Down the drain it went. No rating or recommendation.
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I'll put this at the top of the "excellent" range, but still a point shy of "outstanding". Enjoyed this morning as a Sunday breakfast treat (okay, as Sunday breakfast itself). Lovely pink color, fine mousse, lots of effervescence. Nose of strawberry fruit, carried over into the taste. Strawberries, and some underlying toasty/yeasty notes. Not the sweetness of strawberry soda, however; more of a backbone. (For strawberry soda, see the Rene Geoffroy brut rose Champagne, which is hard to find in the East -- but the sommelier at Alex at The Wynn in Las Vegas seems to have a real connection for that stuff.) All in all, a very nice pink Champagne, and a great Sunday brunch choice for the non-Mimosa set; I'm glad to have three more, and I'll be sure always to have some in stock.
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Very good rose but a bit too expensive in my view...but then I thought it might have been very slightly contaminated by TCA. At any rate, a very agreeable champagne, but I like others much more (hey, Pol Roger 96 is much cheaper and way better for my taste...)
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This wine lives up to its reputation as perhaps the best value in Rose Champagne. In the glass it shows a nice fine bubble stream and a nice deep pink color. On the palate there's excellent balance between the acidity and the red fruit (think strawberries) and a lengthy finish. This wine leans more towards fruit than yeast in flavor profile, but the sharp spike of acidity keeps it focused. All in all an excellent Champange, and one that can hold its own against the prestige marks like Krug.
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A truely elegant, very feminine champagne. Pretty dark colored for a rosé. Excellent for drinking on its own, yet also capable of handling not to heavy fish dishes. An enjoyable and velvety mouth-feel. One of the best NVs I have ever tasted and definitely the best NV Rosé.
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Hong Kong Travels; 1/9/2006-1/19/2006 (Around HK): The lightest and loveliest salmon-pink with a vigorous and enticing mousse of minute bubbles. When first opened, the nose is more about the white tree fruit and light citrus elements. With a little time, clear strawberry and light raspberry come out in a puff of fruit and floral sweetness. The sweet floral element settles down, but the berry fruit persists nicely. On the palate, a tremendous balanced tension is the main impression (fine pointal bubbles but still a creaminess; sweet red fruit but still a brightness and deftness that makes it seem almost weightless). Finishing with good concentration, this is a real pleasure. Revisited two days later (largely flat), the wine displays a greater degree of real sweetness than expected, but is still balanced by very nice acidity and has a terrific purity of fruit.
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Pretty nose shows fresh maraschino cherries with almond extract and doughy apple notes. A full palate, boldly flavored with fine bead and crisp acids. Generally a very good Champagne which offers plenty of class for the (climbing) price; however, with some of the Theise grower stuff it's no longer the only player in this market.
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Possibly the most widely available rose champagne, this was decent but not remarkable - and not cheap at about $56 per bottle. Very nice bright orange color with hints of red and a vigorous mousse of medium sized bubbles. At first, there was a pleasant smell of strawberries which unfortunately faded quickly. A bit of red fruits character in the mouth but bland so one glass is enough. Not flawed, but at these megaquantities I suppose anonymity is inevitable.
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'82s at Lola: From Magnum. Strawberry, yeast, and chalk aromas. Rich, full flavors with cherry stones on the palate. Very tiny bubbles with a low sense of effervesensce. Nice.
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Copper colour. Lively bubbles. Aromas of coffee, currant, and red berry. Medium-bodied, very creamy, with coffee, cocoa, berries. Moderate finish, 35s, with cocoa, red fruit.
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(Took to Delfina) Yummy. It has been too long since we have enjoyed this delight. Cherry bon-bon fruit, but light and crisp. Soft, creamy bubbles. Clean finish, slight touch of sweetness. Truly delightful. And great with early courses.
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No formal note. Slightly bready, though quite clean overall. Subtle red fruit. Seems really youthful. This bottling could probably use a little time in bottle to settle in and fill out...
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Hart Davis Hart Champagne Tasting (Pops for Champagne, Chicago, IL): Finally got to taste this, and everyone is right, it's lovely. Pale peach/pink, with ultra-fine mousse. Nose of sweet red fruits, but without being cloying at all. Elegant on the palate, concentrated without being overpowering, with a soft, focused finish. Very good!
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Not quite as lush as the bottle 2 months ago. Still enjoyable, priced at $90 at a champagne bar (on business). Very fresh, more bubbles than I recall. Berry notes and a smooth finish. A real crowd-pleaser.
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When I arrived at Gramercy Tavern for my last anniversary dinner with my fiancee before our wedding, there were champagne flutes on the table. Huh? Soon the B-S Rose and a card followed. When I turned down my father's offer for a great bottle of wine and the NCAA finals in favor of this dinner, I didn't expect to have him buy us a nice rose. But he did! I didn't record any formal notes, but this was showing quite nicely. It was a smooth, straightforward rose. Very nicely balanced. Even the fiancee drank a bunch, and she's not a huge champagne fan.
(As yes, as she sipped it, I thought to myself, "Please don't tell me you love rose... please please please... my wallet couldn't bear it if you did!")
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Very nice Rose. We had this a couple times while on vacation. I love this style of Rose. Lightly fruity (red) with several layers of aromas and flavors - fresh bread stands out - and a creaminess to the finish. Very nice.
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The Dirty half dozen - 6 Champagnes (Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park): This is my favourite NV Rose, I find it so individual. Again tonight it doesn't disappoint. Salmon pink with a intense nose of raspberry and strawberry, lilies and lemon curd. In the mouth its all Summer pudding and citrus tingle. It always amazes me how it has such an intense pinot character yet retains the grace of a blanc de blancs. Hats of to the Billecart boys once more.
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Always a great choice! Nice and lively, nice notes of dried strawberries, currants. Well balanced. A much better wine than their bottlings, say, 5 years ago.
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Red Carpet: Orange-rusty salmon; tiny hint of red juicy berry; doughy bread; cakey, light berry nose, lite fruit.***Good balance, flavor all the way through.
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4/20/2024 - HUNKINS5 wrote:
B-14
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3/31/2024 - 32lakeviewwine wrote:
Flawed. Tasted like B-S but very old tasting. Cork was fine, but bottle was very off. No disgorge info.
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3/27/2024 - GraffCellar Likes this wine: 93 Points
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3/5/2024 - tedcholl Likes this wine: 94 Points
A wonderful Brut Rose Champagne. So enjoyable. Fine, persistent bubbles, refreshing acidity, complex and interesting flavors of strawberry, brioche, minerals, peach, green apple.
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3/4/2024 - Jonahpla Likes this wine: 90 Points
Courtney loves, which is all that matters! Light strawberry, fine bubbles, a little toasty.
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3/3/2024 - djsaunde Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose: strawberry, brioche, slight toast, pear, lemon.
Palate: mostly follows the nose + slight apple seed-like bitterness. Shimmering, tantalizing acidity and a long finish, very very light tannin, medium- body. Clear as a bell.
Would be awesome with sushi!
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3/3/2024 - BottleScholar Likes this wine:
Grapefruit, peach, apricot, cranberry, strawberry, tarragon, light spice, bouquet of fresh flowers, slight burnt sugar. Creamy pillowy-soft mousse with light silky texture. Very slight sweetness, with RS balancing the acid. Pale peach-salmon color. Assemblage method. 40% Chard, 30% PN, 30% PM. Full MLF. Stainless Steel. 40% reserve from each of prior three years. 36 months on lees. 9 g/L dosage. -Much from WSG Champagne class with Essi Avellan
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3/1/2024 - weezie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very well balanced. Delivered as it always does. Was, in fact, great with sushi!
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2/18/2024 - Bondi2 Likes this wine: 91 Points
your girlfriend will like it because it's pink and bubbly. Also it tastes pretty good.
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2/17/2024 - Endodr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a crowd pleaser.
Please refer to my prior tasting notes
I believe that this Billecart and Ruinart Brut Rose are the best moderate priced champagnes.
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2/15/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Subsequent notes on this wine from 6 years ago. Pink salmon in color with a fine & constant perlage. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of strawberries, raspberries & berries with overtones of floral & yeasty notes, minerals & citrus undertones in the background. Medium-light bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of strawberries, raspberries & cranberries with some yeastiness, spices & minerals. Lingering crisp finish. Drinks quite well at present but may develop further with additional aging.
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2/14/2024 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Berry character start-to-finish with soft, rounded edges. An older bottle bought 15+ years ago, and still very much alive, vibrant, and fun. Age has brought about more depth, which makes up for that bit of freshness lost.
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2/14/2024 - Rakiura wrote: 85 Points
Very nice
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2/14/2024 - Jabulani Likes this wine: 88 Points
10/2022 disgorgement. Very fruity! More so than previous disgorgements I have tried, rich raspberry and strawberry flavours dominate the aromas and palate. Feels a little simplistic, but very pleasing.
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2/10/2024 - WindFlyer Likes this wine:
[disgorge date not noted]
very pale salmon colour. delicate nose of strawberries, white pear, white blossoms and a whiff of papaya. the same delicacy carries into the mouth, where fresh pear and red apple fruit open to subtle brioche notes with a gentle acidic lift. silky and seemingly weightless with a moderate finish.
with immediate and easy appeal and quite enjoyable without being "cerebral". very subtle and elegant, seemingly best by itself.
9g/L dosage; 40% Chardonnay/ 30% Pinot Noir/ 30% Meunier; colour and rosé flavour come from 8% still red wine from small vineyard plots 60-80 y.o. that are picked at red-wine ripeness; 40% reserve wines; thirty-six months on the lees.
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1/22/2024 - TomatoCultivator888 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light breadiness with raspberry/strawberry acidity and citrus notes.
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1/14/2024 - bubbachumps wrote: 93 Points
No detailed notes, but this was lovely. Drank with HBWG
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1/14/2024 - Radboy wrote: 94 Points
I just can’t drink enough of this! Delicious drink with strawberries notes most prominent and a lovely finish.
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1/12/2024 - melodrama wrote: flawed
Oxidised and flat.
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1/5/2024 - Kevinsd wrote:
Great!
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1/1/2024 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
92 on day one; 93 on day two. A perennial Holiday favorite. An over priced wine that I can't resist. Love the light pink glow in the glass!
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12/31/2023 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Brightened my New Year’s Eve. Brilliant Rose champagne!
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12/30/2023 - Juliansi Likes this wine: 88 Points
Lighter salmon colour compared to my Ephemere 016, and also seems to be quite little more aloof withesther coarse bubbles.
But kind of unfair to compare my Grower v this, except for similar price points.
40% Chard, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% P Meunier, with about 40% of reserve wine.
A little light bodied tonight, I did however enjoy the chalky mid-palate and lively finish. Strawberry notes were very pleasant.
NY eve aperitif no. 2 kindly shared by RN, at our Grand Imperial dinner.. Cheers L, WMK, LMC and Eng too.
Plaza Damas, KL, Malaysia
30th Dec 2023
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12/25/2023 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
NV but purchased in 2015 so that extra 9 years magically makes it vintage now, right ;) Has held up spectacularly well, a little but of aged golden fruit/secondary notes and all the normal strawberry notes you love minus a touch of freshness. Delicious!
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12/25/2023 - pellejeros519 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light Salmon color. Strawberry + Cream notes. Great bubbles, balanced acidity and enjoyable finish. A very enjoyable rose!
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12/16/2023 - Ramdar wrote:
Gift to Craig and Ruth
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11/23/2023 - SeattlePaul Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious as always.
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10/17/2023 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
From MAG. This was really expressive on the nose with brioche and raspberry. Very convincing. Loved it. 94+
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10/16/2023 - stayhappy21 wrote: 92 Points
Drank this at Crab at Bay with my drinking mate and his mates from the Lions Club.
Pale salmon in colour. Rounded, with zest and enthusiasm. Expressive and flavourful. Delightful and elegant with orange zest and a touch of rose petal.
A very elegant wine with great finesse and freshness. Very impressive!
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10/12/2023 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened the festivities for our Bucket list wine dinner with this, along with some NY caviar supplied by Blanco. Expressive nose of red fruit. Strawberries, mousse and solid acidity level on the palate. Long pleasing finish. Enjoyable as always.
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10/9/2023 - ThijsV wrote: 88 Points
Le Tour de Champagne tasting (Amsterdam, NL): Probably did not spend enough attention to the wine as I thought it was just ok. 36 months sur lie
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10/7/2023 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very expressive showing of this wine. Effusive red fruit on the nose and palate. Fine mousse on the palate with lively acidity and a long finish.
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10/6/2023 - Thek Likes this wine: 92 Points
Yeast, strawberry, and cranberry nose. Bright apple and Asian pear palate with a brioche finish.
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9/28/2023 - KVM wrote:
Nose has pretty red fruit. Impressive depth to the fruit. Nicely balnced sweetness and acid. Delicious.
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9/15/2023 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 91 Points
After five years of cellaring, the beast appears to have been tamed. The hyper-aggressive carbonation has settled to a more pleasing expression of freshness and civility. Hints of strawberry, cranberry, toast with a soft, satisfying finish that lingers.
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9/12/2023 - Sundbyberg wrote: 91 Points
Two rosé champagnes:
1. Bollinger nv
2. Billecart salmon nv.
Both are very good, but the Bollinger is more powerful, darker, tastes more and maybe the bubbles are a little bit more agressive.
The B-S is lighter, not so fruity and more on the elegant side.
For one glass the Bollinger is a bit easier to appreciate, but for a whole bottle probably the B-S is to prefer. Tasted at the champagnebar at KADEWE, Berlin.
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9/9/2023 - MivyLearnToWine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Probably the best champagne I’ve had. Granted I haven’t had a lot. After a while. I was able to notice the breadie character of it along with strawberry stem and citrus characters. Beautiful and great pairing with the omakase I had. Also, I thought the wine was bitter in a good way, showcasing great minerality
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9/9/2023 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
France Trip: Paris, Champagne, Burgundy; 9/3/2023-9/17/2023 (Paris, Champagne, Burgundy): Light salmon color. Drank a glass from mag with lunch at Calsis in Ay. Citrus zest, miravelle, strawberry, patisserie cream, lychee, so finessed and lifted. Stellar with a perfect ambience surrounding us. 93+pts.
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9/7/2023 - rocknroller wrote:
France Trip: Paris, Champagne, Burgundy; 9/3/2023-9/17/2023 (Paris, Champagne, Burgundy): Light salmon color. Split bottle over 2 hours at La Grillade Gourmand in Epernay. Consistent with previous bottles. This was singing. 93pts.
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9/7/2023 - KrisK01 Likes this wine: 91 Points
My favourite rose Champagne and as usual this bottle was full of strawberry freshness.
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8/25/2023 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
Tasty, nice wine to help me finish the week.
Strawberries, lemon zest, some bright apple and red cherry notes.
Crisp acidity and a refreshing finish. Satisfying.
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8/20/2023 - jviz wrote: 93 Points
This .375mL bottle was purchased in 2019, held for the last 4 years. No disgorgement date is given but I’ll assume 2017-2018. At the peak of its powers, its got angostura bitters, a little wild strawberry but the fruit is fading a bit, leaving pleasant copper tones. Perfect acidity and the dosage has really integrated as well. A great spot for this wine, not likely to improve further.
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8/18/2023 - grub94 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Always tasty great value.
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8/13/2023 - cucycling Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bright fine bubbles, very nice
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7/22/2023 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Pale pink color. Drank a couple glasses from Mag over 90 minutes. Everything you'd expect. Classic B-S finesse and character.
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7/21/2023 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Still strawberry central. Best thing under $100 in Champagne
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7/21/2023 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Has to be the most consistent mid range rose champagne out there. The fresh and clean taste of rose champagne is unmatched in its price point.
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7/8/2023 - dhammer53 wrote: 92 Points
Drank this in Quogue with family. My wife and cousin both loved this, as did I. Rose color.Nice bubbles. Some yeast.
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7/6/2023 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
From 375ml. Consistently good. Made for a good palate cleanser post-Brazilian barbecue
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7/1/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Happily, richer, fresher and longer on the palate than the 4/26/23 bottle.
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7/1/2023 - melvinyeowq wrote: 91 Points
Serious Rosés at Full Circle: Salmon pink in colour. Fresh and easy-going, the most gulpable champagne tonight despite not being the most complex.
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7/1/2023 - brianwu0812 wrote:
pale pink, elegant bubble, red berry and floral aroma, strawberry in palate, good acidity and delicious.
The Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine.
40% Chardonnay sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region 30 % Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne
30% Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay
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6/28/2023 - Musigny1955 Likes this wine: 93 Points
{Purchased in Washington DC as dinner wine, consumed with SS} Refreshing, clean, citrus and red fruits. Excellent length and vinosity. Great wine with burrata and fish as a main course. An excellent showing for this consistently excellent wine.
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6/23/2023 - Steve&Carolyn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Quite lovely with notes of apple cider and strawberries. A nice minerality. Medium mousse. It’s held up quite well.
Delicious with curry.
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6/22/2023 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine:
Dinner with Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem President Pierre Lurton (Anhelo Restaurant Phoenix, Arizona): add to story
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6/22/2023 - I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Cheval Blanc and Yquem Tasting Dinner (Anhelo (Phoenix)): PnP - Very nice rose' that paired well with a watermelon sorbet to cleanse the palate. Nice beads with strawberry, toast and sea shell notes with a slight chalkiness. I am more and more becoming a fan of a Champagne palate cleansing course in the middle of a tasting for transitioning to different wines and cleansing/refreshing your palate. This Champagne is both reasonably priced and delicious, so it works very well for that purpose!
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6/17/2023 - Palisades57 Likes this wine: 91 Points
On PNP too many bubbles. Takes time to settle. After a couple of hours nice bright strawberries, some mineral notes.
Nice bottle; always conflicted re this vs Ruinart!
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6/4/2023 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 92 Points
The typical blend for Billecart's nonvintage rosé is 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier (vinified as red wine). Tasted from a bottle with the lot identifier of "60709US," this light salmon sparkler sports a brisk tiny bead and delivers a vibrant package of strawberries, red licorice, quince, almonds and brioche. Medium-bodied, dense on the mid-palate and with a creamy mousse, it concludes with an energetic, medium-to-long finish. Remarkably consistent in style, Billecart's nonvintage rosé is sure to please any crowd on any occasion. Drink now-2026.
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6/4/2023 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points
Nice, no formal TN, pretty rosé with brightness and soil tones.
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5/10/2023 - SeattlePaul Likes this wine: 92 Points
Smooth, delicious.
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5/6/2023 - remyworldpeace wrote: 87 Points
Touch of red and orange fruit with some yeast. Grapefruit citrus. Not so complex with a slight bitterness on the finish.
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5/6/2023 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fresh yellow apple, fresh pears, pencil shavings, wet stone, vanilla bean and just a hint of red fruit on the nose. Flavors consistent with the aromas to a T. Notably NOT very lees influenced on either the nose or palate; but high intensity of both flavors and aromas. Pretty much mineral and fruit driven
Medium + body with just medium acid. IF you can afford it, this would be a great house champagne. It's approachable, consistent year to year and intense. As a splurge (and at the current retail around $100, it is for most), I can see people wanting something more interesting. All of that said, the utter deliciousness of this canot be ignored.
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4/26/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
A touch less rich and less complex than the 12/21/19 bottle.
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4/19/2023 - jviz wrote: 93 Points
This .375mL bottle was purchased in 2019, presumably a recent release at the time, so held for about 4 years. It is at a lovely peak, having really come into its own. There is still that macerated strawberry quality, but there is a little more dried/dehydrated effect. Hints of autolysis, sharp acidity - I think this particular bottle is as good as it’s going to get.
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4/8/2023 - Andice wrote: 92 Points
Very enjoyable. The pinots added fragrance and body to the chard, nicely balanced as I tend to find blanc de blancs too sharp and zesty
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4/6/2023 - Sean Tay wrote: 93 Points
Medium nose intensity with notes of red cherry, strawberry. Balanced and easy drinking.
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4/1/2023 - EM_MB Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always a solid well crafted Rose
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3/27/2023 - thewiz Likes this wine: 92 Points
(Disgorged in August 2021, base year 2017, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier and 40% Chardonnay, dosage 9 gr/L)
Lovely copper red colour with a youthful nose showing strawberries, minerals and lime citrus flowers in a very pleasant way. Nice and smooth with ripe raspberries and minerals on the palate with a lovely creaminess and a structured bitterness from cherry stone showing on the finish. Opens up in a very nice and pleasant way in the glass..
(Probably best with 0-9 years extra cellaring)
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3/23/2023 - jkoenen wrote: 93 Points
From a half bottle.
Perfect for a lazy afternoon.
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3/18/2023 - grub94 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent with prior tasting notes. Love this rose especially from a value perspective.
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3/5/2023 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened a 375 ml bottle. Nose of sweet and sour fruit, strawberry, and spring flowers, and melon, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, and a long, long finish.
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3/4/2023 - mikelikewine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent Rose Champagne. Had this on it's own but it would be great with food. Good QPR (for a Champagne).
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2/26/2023 - Sean Tay wrote: 93 Points
Well balanced on palate and easy drinking. Medium nose intensity with toast and red fruits. High acidity.
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2/23/2023 - dbg wrote:
Excellent.
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2/17/2023 - Bob23 Likes this wine: 92 Points
So consistently good - everything I like about rose champagne, with impeccable balance and restraint. A great way to start date night.
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2/17/2023 - stpenn Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent with stone crab claws!
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2/11/2023 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent with previous bottles.
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2/5/2023 - Hiker4life70 Likes this wine: 90 Points
My favorite rosé champagne so far. I am looking forward to having the cuvée Elisabeth 2008 in the future
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2/4/2023 - Rbtrage wrote:
A nice champagne with sushi at Sasabune!
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2/3/2023 - Schönibert wrote:
Wirklich ausgezeichnet, dicht, intensiver, betörender Duft, kräftiger fruchtiger Geschmack, lang.
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1/29/2023 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened late at night. Light rose color. Wife said dry finish. Don’t serve this to me again I found it enjoyable, just the wrong time to be drinking it.
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1/22/2023 - grub94 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Continue to enjoy this rose. Same as my prior notes. Tremendous value.
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1/21/2023 - Juliansi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Yeasty with a beautiful balance, this was our aperitif at our 2023 pre-Chinese new year dinner. Great to meet up with brother KTC again here in KL.
45% Chard, 30% Pinot N, and 25% Pinot Meunier.
Creamy and yeasty mouthfeel, really brings out the signature of this cuvee. Delicate raspberry and peach as well on the mid-palate.
This experience with this Rose was a lot more "red" compared to the previous time we had this.. when some didn't even realise it was a Rose!
Farm to Plate
21 Jan 2023
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1/15/2023 - tylightner@yahoo.com wrote: 93 Points
Unbelievable for a NV Champagne. I was really impressed with Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose before... So I had to get a few bottles. Decadent and irresistible. Salmon pink hue. Ultra crisp and full of red fruit flavor, tangy and stony finish. This or Laurent Perrier Cuvee Brut Rose is the king of NV Rose Champagne in my opinion as of now.
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1/15/2023 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
Ditto previous notes.
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1/2/2023 - mdsh00 Likes this wine:
Excellent. Initially gives hints of baked brioche and as it comes to room temperature, getting lots of peach, orange, and some raspberry. Had with some warm chestnuts and paired well.
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1/2/2023 - A_rytter wrote:
Fresh red fruits,
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1/1/2023 - melzar wrote: 91 Points
A perennial holiday favorite. Perhaps a little pricey for what you get. Light pink in color and austere. Yeasty with great bubbles and acidity, but I think I slightly prefer the Laurent-Perrier that I had on Christmas day. Both Rosé Champagnes are great.
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1/1/2023 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
2022 New Years Eve: This bottle seemed a bit dull. Still a nice champagne, it just wasn't that expressive, although I believe others at the tasting thought that it was.
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12/31/2022 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
New Years Eve Celebration (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light pink color. Drank a glass over an hour plus. Drank this with the 2007 Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon. The NV does win hands down for the value. As always it is one of the top NV Rose Champagne's, though consistently exceed by the Rose king Laurent-Perrier. This was filled with strawberry, yeast, minerals, peach, sea air, and well placed spice notes. The palate adds some tart citrus and bready character to the vibrant, refined character. 92+pts.
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12/31/2022 - tomoem Likes this wine: 93 Points
NYE 2023. Once again this wine delivers. It is a fruit driven expression for a champagne. This wine is slightly creamy and crisp and with most importantly restained acidity. Stawberry, cranberry and a dry Champagne flavor. Fabulous !!!
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12/31/2022 - schott Likes this wine: 93 Points
Out of the fridge popped and poured. Light, dare I say salmon color. Plentiful and long lasting fine to medium bubbles. More fruit than brioche on the nose. Strawberry and apple. Tart acid. More on the dry side of brut for a rose. Good balance. Medium long finish. Very refreshing and easy to drink. Highly recommended.
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12/30/2022 - Romz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wow. Elegant, poised, creamy and fulfilling. Red fruits, grapefruit, pomelo, followed with inviting notes of brioche, yeast & toast. So much balanced but yet so refreshing and bright. Salsa on your palate with zest and life. Was not expecting much but this is one of the most enjoyable champagne I had this year
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12/21/2022 - El_Dougo wrote: 91 Points
Pale to medium salmon in glass belying a restrained noose and palate - unusual for a champagne. Med- nose consisting initially of faint unripe strawberry, unripe raspberry, cranberry. With time the wine opened further yielding secondary aromas such as heavy cream and yoghurt (MLF?) and yeast.
Palate is dry, med acidity, medium alc, med- flavor intensity, med body, med-finish.
This a good wine with balance and complexity but I’m somewhat disappointed given its reputation - I didn’t even realize I’d already made a tasting note until I’ve read it now. I appreciate that restraint is a gratifying style but I think a rose champagne with greater intensity is preferred.
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12/19/2022 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nizuc resort and spa at Indochine. This is an older NV (2-3 years after release) and is drinking perfectly. Wish I kept the cork to look up the base Year but it was for sure one of the better vintages of NV. Wife’s favorite go-to champagne and on this night, hard to argue her preference from bubbles to mouthfeel to palate.
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12/19/2022 - Sp@rk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Half bottle over 2 hours. Well balanced and smooth bubbles. Medium finish.
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12/18/2022 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank last nite at Rossi's xmas party. Nose of red fruit, lovely freshness and fairly crisp acidity. Strawberries as usual, along with some toastiness. Love this NV rose!
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12/9/2022 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Half bottle. A blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Meunier. Pale salmon colour. Minerality and freshness, flowers and complex fruit (citrus, peach, apple, strawberry), elegant and beautifully balanced, silky mousse and texture with a hint of cream, very good length with a light touch of spice. Delicate and refined.
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11/25/2022 - Rudolph Schmidt Likes this wine:
Just a delight to drink.
Strawberries, brioche, tart raspberries, grapefruit zest, beautiful acidity.
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11/24/2022 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bright red cherry, lighter strawberry and minerals on the nose, adding peach and apple as it warms. Nearly medium bodied (12% ABV) with white peach and white cherry upfront. Good mid-body depth and also adds some white apple notes to go along with the peach and cherry. There's good brightness and definition here, leading into a backside with a nice little burst of acidity and pleasant tartness. Overall balance between the fruit notes and structural qualities is a definite strength. Drinking quite well at present and while it should be able to maintain this level for a few years, there's no reason to wait.
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11/8/2022 - Ongard Likes this wine:
Great
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11/3/2022 - Yeriel wrote: 87 Points
연어색상에 아쥬 약간의 베리향이 감돌지만 사라지고 입안에서 산미가 가득하다
샤도 40 피노누아 30 피노뫼뇌에 30 스텐 발효
확실히 시트러스 하고 신선하다 요거트랑 안맞음
생선이나 해산물이랑 아주 잘 마리아쥬 될듯 하다
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10/31/2022 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really good. Bright light Salmon color, really pleasant and for a Halloween night.
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10/19/2022 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very pale color, but delightfully light & delicate profile. Wouldn't pair with anything robust, it was a very enjoyable bottle by itself.
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10/7/2022 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
Similar to the 8/3/21 bottle but a little more tired. This bottle traveled to the Eastern shore of Maryland last month and was not drunk.
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10/7/2022 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 93 Points
Billecart-Salmon Tasting (Art of Cellaring, Houston, TX): Made from 2015 base wine. Drank from Magnum. Nice combination of light red fruits and earth flavors. Much heavier wine than the 2018 base wine in 750.
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10/7/2022 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 91 Points
Billecart-Salmon Tasting (Art of Cellaring, Houston, TX): Made from 2018 base wine. Beautiful light copper color, very light and refreshing rose. Good opener for the evening.
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10/4/2022 - jkarsoho Likes this wine: 90 Points
Strawberry but not dry enough. Strong finishing aroma
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10/2/2022 - El_Dougo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice little champagne of light body but I never would have known it was a rose with eyes closed. Heavy green fruit for a rose. As time passed I picked up toast & brioche. Happy to have again …
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9/28/2022 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 93 Points
SO'd for 30 min, lovely rose, especially as it warmed up; consistently delicious, drink or hold
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9/18/2022 - jmoore431 wrote: 88 Points
I agree with Papies on the “too firm and sharp” descriptors. Despite a few years in the cellar it seems disjointed and too carbonated, exceedingly “fruity”. Lacking any complexity or finesse. Ployez-Jacquemart, Ruinart and Laurent-Perrier make WAY better rose’s.
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9/17/2022 - Papies wrote: 89 Points
Copper pink, Provence rose style looking and glad to see it see it devout of any confectionery side. Still a touch too firm and sharp and could be more polished . We have no date on base or disgorgement so difficult to judge if this is the style or the current bottling . 89
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9/12/2022 - Yme wrote:
A crowd pleaser. Lovely ripe & fresh red fruits balancing the acidity. Great balance. Still the better half's fav NV rose.
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9/2/2022 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always such a great way to start the evening. The NV Rose is consistently delicious. Drink up... these are not for aging.
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8/28/2022 - Barolo Raymond Likes this wine: 93 Points
Haven't had it for a (too) long time. This is one of the best, the mousse is ethereal as it lifts off in the back of the palate. The flavour profile, attack and balance are excellent. And then the finish, oh that raspberry finish.
Blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir, dosage 9 g/l, 36 months aging on lees.
Love it!
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8/23/2022 - punter wrote: 92 Points
This NV Brut Rose remains our personal and entertaining stalwart over many years with good reason. Effervescent nose and fruit, freshness, balanced acidity with the right touch of sweetness, good length and the consistent pleasure of a smooth drinkability and uninterrupted finish. So well made.
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8/13/2022 - TheFoodieTraveler Likes this wine: 94 Points
As always, wonderful acidity, paired excellent with caviar and onigir and cream puffs on the boat. great QPR
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7/23/2022 - Asmiller Likes this wine: 99 Points
Still best champagne of this year!
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7/13/2022 - JFW wrote:
Enjoyed with Marc and Anne for Anne's 40th. As always...wonderful. I sabered it!!
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7/10/2022 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Summer Wines (Craig & Nita's Place): Light pink color. Small glass. Yupper, that's it, another fantastic bottle as usual. Glowing!
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7/10/2022 - chablis28 wrote: 93 Points
What can I say about this that hasn't been uttered many times before. One of the most consistently high performing & enjoyable rose' champagnes, bar none! Thanks Dan!
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7/3/2022 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 93 Points
Water balloon fights and BBQ (Orinda, CA): Similar tasting notes apply from before. Pleasant, nice fruit with nice minerality and acidity. This was the first bottle gone. Couldn't tell if people actually appreciated this or it was just a crowd-pleaser.
Although not necessary, keep chilled at a cooler temp for more energy on the palate. Flavors became a bit more pronounced as it got to a higher temperature.
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6/29/2022 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 94 Points
Napa day trip (MacDonald, Cardinale, La Pelle) (Napa): Aromas of soft and clean white peaches, wet clean hay, and not a whole lot of toast notes, if at all, which was a nice change. The fruit notes are very light, lifted and almost crisp but it still has good substance there.
This is very similar on the palate, nice pink fruits, a nice film of bark, shiny minerals with a nice bitterness that plays so well with the fruits. I love the prickliness on the palate that seems to give this a cozy and fuzzy hug on the palate.
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6/26/2022 - PSPatrick wrote: 93 Points
A bottle I bought in 2016. Lovely nose. Stemmy floral notes, beautifully red fruit, raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, red currant, blood orange, biscuit, brioche, nuts, almond, and smoke, with good acidity, fine, creamy mousse, and great persistence. Complex, balanced, creamy and long, and everything in perfect harmony! The wines has greatly benefited from the additional time in the cellar. A beautiful rosé!
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6/25/2022 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Rose's on the Deck: A Summer Party (Matt and Brenda's, Minneapolis, MN): Light salmon color. This was really singing. Dang it has been too long since opening one of these. Finesse and grace, yeast, floral, tart berries, chalk, brioche, lacy and sea shells. Classy.
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6/24/2022 - Juliansi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Subtle aroma, delicate balance and best of all the amazingly ultra fine bubbles which provide an amazing mouthfeel. Barely pink, there's still some raspberry notes with the lovely acid.
Billecart-Salmon is a Champagne house located in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in northern France, founded in 1818, through the marriage of one Nicholas Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon. Ir is still owned by this family to this day.
The aperitif at our Spanish Galácticos Wine session in Changkat KL's Pinchos.
KL, Malaysia - 24 Jun 2022
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6/24/2022 - Libbidog Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious. Lovely pale pink color. Strawberry, citrus, nutty. Great on a summer night on the patio. Life and wine are good!
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6/19/2022 - Mon.Maultiere Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drunk for lunch with seaweed canapes. Pale salmon pink. Strawberries and cream. A slight sweetness too. Long and very enjoyable. Very well balanced with a fine bead. Lacked a little complexity which would have given it an extra dimension but overall a very good rosé.
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6/3/2022 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rhubarb, toasty, nutty, some minerality. Very nice rose. This is the benchmark. Good finish, balanced.
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5/29/2022 - Vas19 wrote: 90 Points
Decent bottle of rose, but a bit too noticeable on the dosage for me. Not a great value for the price IMO.
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5/19/2022 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
Drank this pretty Champagne to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary this evening.
Nice notes of strawberries, red cherries, rhubarb, and chalk.
Nice and bright finish, showing verve and energy.
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5/7/2022 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 88 Points
I love this out of a 375ml bottle. It is the perfect amount to start an evening. I don't believe this will age well, so drink up.
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4/10/2022 - A_rytter wrote:
Classic. Red forrest fruits, some bread crust or crust of croisant. Ballanced taste of red berries.
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3/19/2022 - Love Good Wine wrote:
WITH NIKKI, GERRY, AND ANI.
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3/19/2022 - A_rytter wrote:
Nose of red berries, some pepper and liquorice. M+ body, fruity with slight sweetieness. Slight caramel.
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3/18/2022 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Enjoyed from a 375ml bottle which is the perfect size when you need a touch of rose bubbles to start your Friday evening. The only knock on this NV is that the bubbles are bigger than I prefer in my Champagne but that’s to be expected in a NV.
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2/26/2022 - btock Likes this wine: 94 Points
Hard to add much, other to restate that this a gold standard. That tension between the pale wild berry fruit and acidity is lip smacking and so delicious. I get excited every time I have the opportunity to enjoy this wine. Another wonderful showing, this time paired with a smoked salmon flatbread
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2/20/2022 - kcdutt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Love this rose champagne
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2/16/2022 - hermitkingdom wrote: 92 Points
Light salmon color. Raspberries on nose, bit of cream on day 1, not there on days 2 and 3. Raspberries with nice acidity on palate, tending more toward strawberry on day three. Stylistically mainstream rose champagne, very well done. I aged this 1 1/2 years and the aging has increased the clarity of flavors compared to the last bottle.
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2/14/2022 - RTPorter Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is really just fantastic, at least to me. Lingering flavor of light apple and pear, bakery flavor. Very light and refined. Nice for celebrating.
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2/14/2022 - lightning wrote: 92 Points
Probably a recent disgorgement, stupid Billecart Salmon doesn't disclose this information.
A rose champagne that is exquisitely balanced, nary a hair out of place. Red fruits, notes of tofu, shiitake mushrooms and autolysis notes. Finessed palate, fine mousse, fine acid spine, and the dosage just right.
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1/30/2022 - Satoshi Nakamoto wrote: 88 Points
New release bottling. The nose is quite nice, but it's just too angular on the palate. Maybe I'm thinking of Prevost Facsimile too much lately (lol), but this is just too far from what I consider a good showing. I expected more fruit and depth, especially at the market price, so got lucky this bottle was practically free.
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1/30/2022 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is getting better with every bottle - no 10 from a case of 12. Wish I had bought more. So elegant and refined - perfect pink fizz!
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1/28/2022 - Ghoulardi Likes this wine:
Orange sherbet, vanilla, red berries, + strawberries and cream. Very mildly yeasty, and very much delicious. Continues to be awesome!
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1/28/2022 - Ryan Haus Likes this wine: 98 Points
Oh. My. God.
This is delicious.
Red berries, brioche, pastry cream. Outstanding!
"Like" this wine? I F'n love it!
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1/23/2022 - Heynetty wrote:
A: Pale salmon
N: Medium (+) nose of RASPBERRIES, white cherries, pomegranate, dried orange peel, red apple peel, fresh bread dough
P: Dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium (-) body, medium (+) intensity and a long finish
C: Its a classic. Balanced fruit intensity and acid. Great length pushing this good intensity wine to give a Very Good Quality wine. With time, there will be greater complexity from the development of these primary and secondary flavors.
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1/21/2022 - GuanYu Likes this wine: 91 Points
Light pink color, delicate bubble, well balanced and good fruit. A delicious light rose champagne.
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1/14/2022 - Eudemis Likes this wine:
12% alcohol. C 40%, PN 30%, PM 30%. Reserve wines 40%. MLF effected. Dosage 9g/L. No disgorgement date, but this bottle has been in my cellar for around 3 years.
Lovely copper colour and very fine fizz with good persistence, which manages to explode joyously on hitting the palate.
Rich nose with a suggestion of quince. More strict in the mouth but without undue bitterness. Did not work with smoked salmon, much better with cod afterwards. The generous dosage does not protrude.
On balance, I am not sure if this deserves a premium over the regular NV brut, so this is probably not a repeat purchase. Lovely colour though.
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1/6/2022 - Rbtrage wrote: 93 Points
Lovely with sushi at Domodomo
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1/1/2022 - Stoic Warrior wrote: 86 Points
Hmm. Is there a difference between US and UK or EU distributions of this wine? This one which I bought here in Naples Fl pales in comparison to the many past bottles of this I have enjoyed back home in Europe. This one has moderate bubbles and a round flavour, yes, but no yeasty background at all. Quite average. Indistinguishable from pretenders.That makes this experiene a mere also ran.
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1/1/2022 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
This Champagne never disappoints, but is perhaps not worth the price tag. I love the color in the glass. Bone dry. Tiny bubbles, good fruit, good acidity, minimal yeast and a great finish. A holiday tradition at our house.
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1/1/2022 - HFLED Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice bottle. This is one of our go to rose champagnes. May have been more recently disgorged vs previous bottles as there was plenty of bubbles, more sweetness and less yeastiness vs a previous bottle.
Light pink colored, very bubbly. Strawberry cream, orange peel and bread dough on the nose. Palate shows similar flavors, some residual sugar and strong acidity. Good finish from the bubbles.
This is a classic and a go to bubbly for us, would be nice if there was disgorgement dates on these so they can be aged more consistently. I’d prefer it with an extra year of age.
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12/31/2021 - jmtierney3rd wrote: 91 Points
Light salmon color in the glass. Notes of berries, peach, and orange peel throughout. Beautiful champagne that punches above its price point.
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12/25/2021 - gsiokis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Christmas Dinner; Consistent with my previous notes.
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12/25/2021 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Better out of magnum. More bubbles. Strawberry. Delcious. A classic
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12/25/2021 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 92 Points
Not sure how old or young this was but noticeably leaner and lighter colored (pale orange) than usual. Orange peel, herbs and mineral. Almost like an Aperol Spritz. Very compact and precise.
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12/24/2021 - gth865a Likes this wine: 94 Points
Perfect NV Champagne!
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12/23/2021 - paintinginacave Likes this wine: 92 Points
40% Chardonnay sourced from some of the best crus in the Champagne region, 30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay. Dosage: 9g, vinified as a red wine in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation, 40% reserve wines, and ageing on lees for 36 months.
Medium salmon pink in the glass. Slightly yeasty showing wild red berries, strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries with orange zest and a touch of fresh mint. Spring water fresh with an expertly judged dosage that provides a peach-driven burst of sweetness offset by bright acidity. Pure, precise, and elegant.
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12/21/2021 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent with previous.
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12/19/2021 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Bright gorgeous strawberry. A perennial favorite for a reason
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12/18/2021 - CellarBord Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice depth, paired well with Fois Gras, Saffron Risotto, Black Truffle Gnocchi and Mussel & Mushroom appetizers.
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12/18/2021 - TheoIV Likes this wine: 95 Points
Very yummy. Definitely Salmon color. Fruit on the nose. Crisp, pear, no toast, no yeast, just refreshing fruit. Keeper!
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12/13/2021 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not showing as well as I would expect. Not seeing a disgorgement date, but this has been in my cellar for a bit. 12%
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11/29/2021 - Ghoulardi Likes this wine:
Salmon colored, more orange than pink, with a lovely bright cranberry and orange zest. Delicious!
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11/28/2021 - JFW wrote:
11.28.21 inventory adjust.
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11/25/2021 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 92 Points
Slight salmon color with excellent fruit and very refreshing finish.
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11/25/2021 - Jd6725 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really can't go wrong with this wine. I prefer it earlier upon opening. The bubbles seem to show better and the alcohol shows less. I'm not as partial to rose champs as to others but this is my go-to NV rose.
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11/25/2021 - grub94 Likes this wine: 91 Points
See previous 11/13 note. Very consistent. Love this rose for everyday oyster eating.
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11/22/2021 - FransS wrote: 87 Points
Soft, friendly spicy, bit sweet.
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11/19/2021 - I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Open that bottle!: One of my favorite Rose Champagnes that always seems to punch way above its weight! Nose shows bright red fruit with hints of potpourri and fresh baked bread. Palate shows strawberry, brioche, some chalk and a rich, mousse mouthfeel coupled with a medium-long finish. A very nice Champagne that I need to buy more of! 93 points easily!
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11/18/2021 - galewskj wrote: 93 Points
Open that bottle - Joe chooses 2014 Outpost true cabernet (Jason's House): Served at cellar temperature, this champagne is fresh and balanced. There is yeast, strawberry and a creamy mouthfeel. I've had variable results with this champagne and this is the best one I've had.
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11/13/2021 - grub94 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Reliably tasty rose, bottle after bottle. Strawberry, yeasty, wet stones, cherry cobbler. Never get tired of this NV wine.
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10/26/2021 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
3 Terrific Rose Champagnes, 5 Great Cabernets, and a Fabulous Dessert Wine. (Yan's China Bistro, Walnut Creek, Ca.): Nose of strawberry, raspberry, floral notes of mums, and brioche, medium/big body, very tasty, rich and flavorful but also subtle and not overbearing, almost elegant, and a long finish and lovely aftertaste.
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10/23/2021 - Asmiller wrote: 99 Points
Almost perfect, best champagne consumed all year!
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10/16/2021 - Rbtrage wrote: 93 Points
One of the best bubbly wines Ive had. Excellent.
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10/10/2021 - Eric Becker Likes this wine: 93 Points
As with the standard brut by Billecart-Salmon the Rosé does not put a foot wrong. Deliciously fruity and chalky. Intensely flavoured and elegantly textured, yet so refreshing. For me hard to imagine a better Rosé for the money.
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9/24/2021 - OhPorto Likes this wine: 90 Points
A nice, easy drinking wine with classic rosé champagne notes, predominately red fruits with a little doughy toast. A tad sweet as is usual for this wine. This was a backup choice at dinner when a bottle of Egly-Ouriet rosé was lightstruck all to hell, so this wasn’t properly chilled until the second glass. Still didn’t quite have the backbone to stand up to our orders, so for me this remains strictly in the aperitif category. Not great QPR, though props to the maison for keeping their rosé in dark glass - at least you can buy off the shelf with some degree of confidence.
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9/10/2021 - StewartWent wrote: 90 Points
High grade Rose style for mine. Full palate with no obvious gaps. Some obvious fruit but the biscuit finish is classic. Very good.
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8/27/2021 - 2020 wrote:
2012 base. Cellared since release. 750ml.
Boy did this show out well. The extra time in bottle and aging has changed it’s character, texture, and experience.
The bubbles, mousse, and body all had such an elegant texture to them. It has found the middle of a Champagne Rose and Rose still wine. It definitely had less brioche on the nose and was nearly chugable. After a couple misses, a fantastic bottle from Billecart!
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8/22/2021 - Aravind Asok wrote:
So consistent and yummy; see previous notes.
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8/15/2021 - Hildo Schulz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had this NV in my cellar for aprox 3 years. Great mousse, light in coulor, quick small bubbles. Lots of peach on the nose and taste. Perfectly balanced and typical BS. Great chalkiness and acid.
I believe this can be stored for at least 2-3 years more and benefit from it.
One of the best NV Rosè I have tasted
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8/14/2021 - Wino133 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This remains an amazing QPR rose. Love it. Highly recommended.
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8/10/2021 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
Pretty rosé, celebrated good business news this evening.
Nothing like pink fruit on a cloud of bubbles. Delicious.
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8/9/2021 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Light salmon color. Split bottle over 3 hours. This was another splendid bottle. The nose bursts with yeast and earth with bread dough, chalk, strawberry, damp ocean air and nascent citrus. The palate is is particularly elegant and filled with chalk, brioche, delicate red berries, on a lacy medium bodied frame.
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8/8/2021 - osagher Likes this wine: 92 Points
Beautiful notes of apple and strawberry. Paired with grilled steak and peppers. One of my favorite champagnes.
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8/7/2021 - Justin S Likes this wine:
Celebratory dinner at home: Starter wine for evening with ceviche and gazpacho. The reliable rose champagne. Soft textures and creamy strawberries. Tasty.
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8/3/2021 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/21/19 bottle.
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8/1/2021 - Seb Frefranc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely stuff. Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, while parts of the Pinot Noir are made as Real red wine.
Exciting fresh and mineral nose. Lovely texture with fine bubbles and long finish. For my taste, a bit more "brut" would even refine this beauty.
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7/30/2021 - olracx62 wrote: 90 Points
pale salmon in the glass, notes of strawberries and some elegant minerality. Nice but not memorable. In a sunny afternoon on the Terrace with culatello and quiche, reminding of last evening
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7/24/2021 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
From magnum. Fantastic as always. Strawberries and cream with a light mousse and nice refreshing acidity. Always a treat.
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7/24/2021 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 91 Points
This NV just keeps getting better in the bottle. Very elegant, nicely balanced acidity and long finish.
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7/18/2021 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Toasty, yeasty, bready strawberry central
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7/4/2021 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 93 Points
What can I say…delicious on a hot 4th of July. Only problem, there is never enough to go around for 4 people.
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7/2/2021 - tanduybui Likes this wine: 89 Points
A very yummy champagne that went well with dim sums on a Friday night. Quite delicate, floral and strawberry nose, the body had racy acidity that revealed some orange peel notes and perhaps some raspberry. Lacked weight to be in the next tier but this is a NV after all.
Drink more often!
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7/2/2021 - weezie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with prior note. Paired great with various sashimi and sushi dishes
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6/27/2021 - JCGuthrie wrote:
I continue to be impressed by this rose. Strong minerality, light fruit, delicious.
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6/27/2021 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: Bordeaux and Cabs 2009 and Older (Chez Dalluge, MN): Light pink color. Small pour. Brief note. Creamy delicious berries, fine wet slate minerality.
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6/26/2021 - grub94 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Same as prior notes.
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6/20/2021 - Weinberg Falls wrote: 92 Points
Pale dusty pink in the glass. Gorgeous nose of fresh strawberries and cream, rose water and touch of watermelon. Palate of raspberry and peach with a fine perlage and lovely lively acidity. Long finish of brioche with a slightly chalky feel on the tongue. Best NV Rosé in town for my money.
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6/20/2021 - aaronwine Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is a great rose champagne that is not too difficult to find. It does not disappoint. I've had this twice in the past year; once from my local Costco in 750ml that I opened the same night I purchased and recently in 375ml out for brunch. Trying to remove pairings and environmental factors I think the 375ml was better. It could have just been bottle variation or I suspect it had been sitting around slightly longer, which is tough to tell unless you study the codes on an NV. The 375ml was more lively and nuanced. The 750ml was a little flat on its feet. Neither disappointed. Looking forward to trying again.
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6/12/2021 - VlgJeff wrote: 91 Points
The Columbia Group - Back Together Again (Our Place): Poured into the glasses, then allowed to sit for ~10 minutes (=slo-oxed) while waiting for the last couple to arrive. What a difference this made compared to our previous bottle on New Year's Eve 2019.
The wine was more open and giving. A nicely balanced, medium bodied, wonderfully colored champagne. The palate presents a mix of flavors: some red berry, some brioche, some lemon citrus, and a touch of minerality. The acidity was balancing, and the usually slightly aggressive mousse had "calmed down", creating a creamier, smoother finish.
Yes, Champagnes can benefit from a short slo-ox, just like virtually every other wine. Don't worry about losing bubbles -- there are 49 million of them in a standard (750 ml) bottle (according to Bill Lembeck, whose opinions, and calculations, I regard very highly).
I'm not certain of the disgorgement date, and would appreciate any info other members might have.
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6/11/2021 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 93 Points
My go to n/v Rosé Champange for a number of reasons…quality & 1/2 bottle availability are right up there.
Blood orange, black cherries, Rainer cherries, lean strawberries, pomegranate juice, hints of raw rhubarb, grainy, grippy, sharp chalkiness, crunchy volcanics, limestone, sea fossils, baguette crust, deep white spice, orange lilies, peach roses, excellent, lively acidity with a rich, well balanced smart finish that starts clean, ripe fruits falling onto perfect minerality.
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6/7/2021 - moods wrote: 89 Points
Rose gold, grayish pink. Very fruit forward. Not a huge amount of brioche, more creamy. Lighter style. Very pretty and easy drinking.
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6/6/2021 - Rudolph Schmidt wrote:
Very fresh and agile. Strawberry shortcake, brioche, bright acidity.
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6/6/2021 - 10xM wrote: 89 Points
Not a rebuy. Better wines to purchase. Not a bad wine. Just doesnt intrigue me enough for rebuy.
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6/5/2021 - Takeshi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful Structure, tight bubbles, rigid flavor but round enough to pass.
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5/29/2021 - Poussin wrote: 89 Points
Light, fresh and acid-driven without the excessive sourness which I’ve found in other young-drinking champagnes of this type. Just a touch of midpalate grip and a reductive red berry impression on the finish. Lacks richness for my taste, but this is entirely in keeping with the house style.
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5/29/2021 - vagrantone Likes this wine: 90 Points
Billecart-Salmon remains one of the reference Champagnes for Rose.
This is seamless Champagne elegance at its best: pale hue, pretty floral and fruity notes, just enough yeast autolysis character not to "intrude" on the fruity side.
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5/20/2021 - KAT9 wrote: 93 Points
Very nice, well made rose. Toasty, balanced, good finish. Everything you can ask for in a rose.
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5/15/2021 - elrascuache wrote: 93 Points
Beautiful rose color. Aromas of mandarin orange, almond, pineapple, sea salt, vanilla. Great depth on the palate with a fantastic acidic finish.
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5/15/2021 - wdcwineguys Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent brut Champagne. Light salmon color in the glass. Light, fine bubbles. Not sweet, but not too dry. Served chilled in flutes before a BBQ.
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5/15/2021 - sandwichlegend wrote: 93 Points
Green Apple and peaches
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5/7/2021 - mklasing Likes this wine: 97 Points
Simply flawless!
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5/3/2021 - A_rytter wrote:
Pink salmon color. Lovely nose, annise and red berries. M body, refreshing fruit forward taste.
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4/25/2021 - Biskuit Likes this wine: 93 Points
I mean, it is exactly what it should be, utterly delightful on a warm spring afternoon.
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4/24/2021 - J'agnes Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great collar and bubble train. Impeccable nose with nice fresh yeast and wild strawberry. Palate is strawberry cream, bursting with fruit. On the finish the smooth oaky buttery Chardonnay takes over. Cepage is Chardonnay 40%, Pinot noir 30%. Meunier 30% - the Pinot vinified as red wine. Nice champagne - surely one of the best NV rose?
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4/18/2021 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 92 Points
Nice and full bodied but sweeter and less mineral driven than my preference. Loads of strawberry and watermelon with edges of dried herbs. Still impeccably made and consistent. No complaints.
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4/9/2021 - kuumies wrote:
From a half bottle. The orange color is just lovely. The nose is nuanced and elegant with cherry, red apple, tangerine, slight toast and hints of spices. The mousse is fairly large and gentle, yet persistent. The overall feel is fairly dry yet generous with a pretty lush texture. There is a nice bitter streak that together with the agrume notes remind me of a Negroni. The palate is not terribly complex but there is a real wine beneath the mousse and it has both character and poise. Quite the length too, it lingers on the palate for an admirably long time.
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4/7/2021 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely Champagne.
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4/5/2021 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Popped for Easter yesterday. Consistently delicious, and always a crowd pleaser. Really does check all the boxes on the champagne list. Very pale pinkish hue, nose of strawberries and yeast. Tiny, fine bubbles, yeasty and plenty of red fruit on the palate. Just a great and, as I always say, the best non-vintage rose out there.
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4/4/2021 - Jeroenve Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice med+ acidity, fresh, notes of young strawberries and some grapefruit. Fine bubbles that don’t last that long in the glass. With some time in the glass and higher temperature shows more complexity. Agree with previous notes the flavours are delicate and in balance with acidity that is not overpowering. Elegant champagne. Drank during brunch with scones and red fruit. Very enjoyable. Good quality for a NV Rose.
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3/25/2021 - weezie Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to prior note, but earned a slightly higher rating tonight. Perhaps it was the pairing (seafood salad and a burger), perhaps it was the back to back comparison with the Lauren-Perrier NV Rosé.
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3/19/2021 - GArpaia Likes this wine:
Salmon, medium intensity, med+ acidity. Gourmand style with with round and creamy profile. The flavours are delicate and in balance with acidity that is not overpowering. Blossom, crunchy red fruit, pastry, cream and butter. Long.
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3/18/2021 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/21/19 bottle.
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3/3/2021 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
375 ml bottle. Nose of strawberry, melon, slate, and lots of spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, this bottle was creamy, viscous, and more subtle than previous 375ml bottles tasted, and a long floral finish. Label photo uploaded.
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3/1/2021 - A_rytter wrote:
As always red berries and brioche. But I found this bottle to be less expressive than prior experiences. Tasted “cold” even as it reaches room temperature. Some grape notes as i got warmer, but not the same liquorice etc.
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2/22/2021 - A_rytter wrote:
Lovely nose of fresh forest berries. Some sweet pastry. M+ body. Delicious to drink.
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2/21/2021 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent.
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2/19/2021 - odds Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice but not in line with prior releases of the NV. I think there may have been a slight bottle variation but even with that variation, it was not as impressive release as prior ones when I refer to the NV as a reference 'house' rose. Visuals remain consistent, but shorter finish and not as impressive palate as I recall. Won't reject it, but won't look for it again in this range.
88-89
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2/16/2021 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 93 Points
As always, so enjoyable. Surprisingly, we had this same bottle as an apertif for 3 days in a row and it held up wonderfully. Stored under stopper in the fridge.
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2/16/2021 - hermitkingdom wrote: 92 Points
Light salmon color, very fine perlage. Raspberries on nose, raspberries, coupled with bright lemony acidity on palate. On day three, a bit of maraschino cherry joins in. As the countless other reviews note, a very well-made champagne. A touch too sweet for a truly outstanding score. Dosage is listed as 8 g/l. I would prefer a bit less.
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2/14/2021 - gth865a Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very dry, great with food!
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2/14/2021 - Eugenedinapoli wrote:
medium amber; juicy and crisp tonight and great w cheese
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2/14/2021 - Wino133 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Feint-ish pink colour, flavours are more subtle than in your face. I'd describe it as a little faded in somew ays (both colour and flavour) but people would take that to be a criticism - which it isntt. Very nice. Will be drinking more of this stuff.
Possibly the best 'sophisticated' pink champagne I've ever had, but I dont splash out on much of the high end suff in this domain.
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2/13/2021 - vino_per_tutti Likes this wine: 92 Points
From a split. Always delicious. Yeasty, red cherry notes on the nose and palate. Easy to guzzle, better to savor. Terrific with steamed artichoke appetizer.
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2/13/2021 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
A personal favorite - consistent with previous.
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2/11/2021 - vespasian Likes this wine: 94 Points
A very long time since I last had this so looking forward to getting reacquainted! An orange inflected rose hue, very steady fine bubbles (served in large wine glasses); complex, definite Pinot
-led fruit perfume, lots more besides; cool fresh (mineral?) entry, lovely delicacy and balance. Really delicious! As good as I hoped it would be.
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1/30/2021 - weezie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice, and was a great pairing with homemade cheeseburgers.
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1/28/2021 - pkouchu wrote: 92 Points
strawberries, raspberries, Asian spice, fresh bread, clean minerality and citrus peel
house champagne. love it every year.
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1/22/2021 - tunaguy wrote:
strawberry, rainier cherry, some bread notes, and a touch of chalk. a good aperitif
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1/22/2021 - JGDC wrote:
Worth buying again
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1/21/2021 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/31/19 bottle and delicious with the wonderful sushi from Royal Sushi.
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1/17/2021 - angryphoton Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is an older bottling, been in my wine ref or 5 years. Very resolved, acidity is slightly lower with nice peach, apricot and quince flavors. Still lots of bubbles of course, but the edge has smoothed out a bit. There is some savory notes so this is a rose that is not one of those overtly strawberry flavored roses, but drinks more like a light red wine.
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1/11/2021 - bavaur wrote: 92 Points
Old label, so a good few years old. Popped and poured straight from the fridge. Lovely salmon colour. Complex nose of biscuit and strawberry. Very full bodied on the palate with a deep biscuit and brioche flavour which is unusual for me as a rosé. Very refreshing, enjoyable as an aperitif and then as a match with a Caesar salad.
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1/4/2021 - Thek Likes this wine: 93 Points
forgot to take notes at the time, but this was excellent! cranberry, strawberry, bread dough. would definitely buy again
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1/1/2021 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Champagne & A New Hope (Candie's, Mpls): Because when you just don't want it to end, a half bottle of Billecart-Salmon Rose to the rescue. This was the perfect ending to a great afternoon and evening as the temps slip down into the upper teens on the deck and just as the fire gathered a little steam. Always a lovely bottle, so elegant and clean with lovely red berries and a soft caressing texture. Always a treat.
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1/1/2021 - CheapAndBest wrote:
Nice. Opened very chilled - for canapes designed for champagne.
* Strawberry based - worked great
* Smoked salmon based & truffle oil based - solid
* Beet/Burrata & Charcuterie- just OK
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12/31/2020 - stet Likes this wine: 90 Points
Color: pretty proper pink, light, streaked with gold
Nose: i get mostly red fruit and citrus zest
Palate: excellent acidity, medium-high. Small bubbles. Yeast more apparent here bust still very primary with ribes, strawberry, blackberry, lemon zest
Finish: medium
A very strong nv rose here: has some yeast notes but really mostly beautiful fruit and citrus.
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12/28/2020 - A_rytter wrote:
Always a very fine glass. Medley of red berries. Strawberry, ribben, raspberry, some liquorice and sweet candylike yeasty scent. Medium body and ballanced acidity. Fruit driven taste although in no way overly so or jam like.
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12/28/2020 - tadams66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Always one of my favorites. Nice brioche and strawberries. I did note that it needed some time to open up before it really came together.
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12/26/2020 - Pinot Peter Likes this wine:
We opened this for a pre Christmas toast. This is so refreshing and a pleasure to drink. Lots of strawberry flavours, excellent acidity and a well balanced champagne.
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12/26/2020 - nic.fcn wrote: 92 Points
Wouldnt drink anything else on Christmas Day
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12/25/2020 - DrBad Likes this wine: 91 Points
Christmas Eve and stoppered up for the next day. Very pleasant, easy drinking as usual.
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12/25/2020 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
Perennial holiday favorite. Ditto previous notes.
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12/24/2020 - Whine-oh Likes this wine: 90 Points
From memory, pnp. Lovely rose, no flaws, consistent as always.
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12/24/2020 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points
Lovely bottling, enjoyed with Christmas fare on Christmas eve...no formal TN.
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12/24/2020 - fc1910 Likes this wine: 92 Points
In good old Germany we start Christmas this evening, awaiting some family crowd so what is best for a good start?
Right! Serve a well cooled crowd pleasing sparkler at first!
For me there are always two choices from the "main" Champagne producers,
if I do chose a Brut I choose Pol Roger mostly, when I comes to Rose this one,
so pnp this about 3- 4 years old bottle from my cellar,
showing very fine mousse, chalky fresh nose with raspberry,
good weight, flow and Structure here, all components well balanced, light- to mid bodied, delicate raspberry fruit, silky limy flow, layers, good length, recommended!
Would recommend to let your NV bottles sleep for some years in your cellars, will gain more harmony!
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12/24/2020 - Rote Kappelle Likes this wine: 92 Points
I opened this to escape the middle of the road malaise caused by trying a bottle of Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose. All I can say is why would anyone bother with the LP? This is a lovely exemplar of the style, with a fine mousse, blush style colour, lively palate with strawberry and raspberry notes, some yeast autolysis elements and, I feel, some red-apple, particularly on the aftertaste. Good length. Order is restored. Balance returns to the system.
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12/23/2020 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 92 Points
Billecart's nonvintage rosé is an approximate blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier (vinified as red wine). From a recently-purchased bottle with disgorgement identification as "4330328" this light salmon sparkler flaunts a brisk tiny bead, serving up aromas and flavors of raspberries, strawberries, citrus, toasted bread and almonds. Medium-bodied, vibrantly acidic and with good mid-palate density, it proceeds to an energetic, medium-to-long finish. Entirely consistent with Billecart's style for this wine, it is a definite crowd-pleaser. Drink now-2023.
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12/20/2020 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
375 ml bottle. Nose of sweet and sour fruit, strawberry, melon, and lots of spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, lovely, long finish and terrific aftertaste. Photo uploaded.
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12/15/2020 - WineTimeFineTime Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely bubbles, restrained but notable citrus, some toasted almonds maybe on the finish. First time having this - strong stuff and understand the fuss. Very well balanced.
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12/11/2020 - Scooterhaley wrote:
Test bottle
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11/26/2020 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Seems less impressive compare to last time. Still had that mineral, stone fruits on the nose, on the palate, toasty, balanced, good acidity, good finish, but compare to the nicolas Feuillatte rose, the qpr is not making sense.
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11/25/2020 - 10xM Likes this wine: 89 Points
Out of a 375ml. Orange copper color. Small bubbles that died out in about 30 mins. Not too tart and good fruits without being too sweet. Strawberry cherry mix. Good rosé. Buyer at <=$50 for 750ml.
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11/25/2020 - Barolo Freak Likes this wine: 95 Points
This is a great choice for Champagne. Billecart Salmon Rose' is my families holiday celebration favorite. It is soft, supple, light and fruity. Considering the price point, I don't think that you can do any better.
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11/23/2020 - Teaky Likes this wine:
Very effervescent with small bubbles, strawberry on the nose, flavors of strawberry some citrus, hint of lime, full bodied, decent acidity (moderate) slightly dry on the finish, this is nice.
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11/21/2020 - Dutchd1 wrote: 90 Points
Nice fruity and dry
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11/9/2020 - gsiokis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Such a great NV Rosé ....luscious strawberry nose, great acidity and a beautiful long finish. The 375 size is perfect for a weekday toast!
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11/9/2020 - LotionInTheBasket Likes this wine:
Nice bottle. Popped and poured, crystal flutes. Nose took a bit to emerge, bright, citrusy, touched of bread dough. Palate is cherry, strawberry hints, grapefruit tart, light mineral notes. Very refreshing with good acidity. The texture of the bubbles was between fine and medium. I thoroughly enjoyed this champagne and a good value.
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11/7/2020 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
Consistent as always. Served as an excellent palate cleanser with bo ssam.
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11/7/2020 - nicefish wrote: 88 Points
Ehhh. Nothing special.
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11/2/2020 - Vinophiliac559 wrote:
More mature than prior bottles, not sure of the disgorgment but I have had the same batch for a few years now. Subtle strawberry, more pronounced autolytics, honeyed brioche, drank exceptionally.
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11/1/2020 - ClaytonDave Likes this wine:
Donated
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10/25/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $75. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier. As I have said before, this is one of the two (or three) standard-bearers when it comes to big-house rosé champagnes. I tasted this blind and it turns out that it was a bad glass--it threw off fairly big bubbles and a rather off-putting nose. Glass matters. Once I switched to a different stem? Different ball game. Quite fruity on the nose with cherry and strawberry. Pale pink with a slight orange tint. Tart and fruity on the palate, even really tart. While this was not the "best" wine in the flight, it was wonderful. thedrunkencyclist.com
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10/24/2020 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
World Series Mondo Wine Event (Duluth, GA): Consistently good and this time it came at the end of the night when palates were fatigued and needed a jolt. Love the 375ml bottles of this NV Rose.
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10/24/2020 - ralaspech wrote: 91 Points
Modest aromas of strawberry, ginger and malt. Tastes of dried cherry and strawberry with some brioche and ginger notes. Bead was large initially, but became fine, suggesting a glassware issue.
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10/18/2020 - agbanker Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good pink color, more so than most rose champagne's. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and peach. Medium bodied with great bright acidity. Flavors of smoke, spice, orange and rose water. Very food friendly. Ready now but I think will hold another 5 - 10 years.
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10/17/2020 - osagher Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful notes of apple and strawberry, creamy mouthfeel.
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10/17/2020 - WST Likes this wine:
Outdoor mostly masked socially distanced B-day party: Old Faithful, when we need an unplanned bottle (or half bottle in this case). Distinguished strawberry and tart orange.
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10/11/2020 - Troon wrote: 92 Points
Very enjoyable Champagne. It evolved over the course of the evening. Tart, crisp, and smooth. A great offering in its price point ($60).
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10/10/2020 - Rich S Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistently delicious rose champagne. Seemed bit more bright and citrusy and less creamy but still fantastic overall.
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10/9/2020 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine: 90 Points
Haven’t had this in years, light pink, pleasant Rose, medium light bodied
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10/5/2020 - 2020 wrote:
I must say, this wine disappointed me (again).
Billecart doesn’t print disgorgement, so I’m not sure on the specifics. This however was a bottle from a case of the current release.
Not much character, very minimal nose, with inconsistent/large bubbles that didn’t last long in the glass. It’s hard to find the character of the ‘old vine’ Pinot Noir they talk about that they use to make this wine. I certainly don’t taste it.
If we talk $, this wine is so overpriced now. Money is far better spent on rose from Aubry, Mark Hebrart, Vilmart, Charles Heidsieck, or Laurent Perrier. This B.S. NV is more expensive than vintage rose wines from both Louis Roederer or Pol Roger. Definitely not a value wine with so much better out there for less.
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9/26/2020 - bubbachumps wrote: 92 Points
Go to rose for me, never disappoints. I really appreciate the beautiful tension between fruit/acid and creamy bubbles on the palate.
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9/24/2020 - peternelson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent basic rose tonight, crisp minerals, nice rose character, good package deal. Great palate cleanser after the Granges, LaLa and Ringland! Langham Hotel Terrace w/Yarom and gang
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9/11/2020 - the player Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very impressive for a non vintage Rose. Salmon pink color, very fine and vivacious bubbles. On the nose strawberries, brioche, minerals and pink grapefruit. On the palate fat entry, red and pink fruits, buttery, with excellent weight and finesse, almost reminiscent of DP Rose in best vintages save for its slightly short and chalky finish. Nonetheless very delicious and impressive. Kudos to the makers of this lovely Rose Champagne.
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9/5/2020 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 93 Points
Ruinart last night, Billecart tonight. Gotta start the night with a 375ml of Rosé Champagne.
The nose shows; dreamsicle ice cream bar, blood orange, tangerine, very ripe yellow stone fruits, pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar, hints of baked rhubarb, notes of black cherries, lean watermelon & not ripened strawberry reduction. White spice, sea spray & fossils, grey volcanics, darker shade of chalkiness, limestone minerals, bread dough, baguette crust, cream, spring flowers, pink roses w/ orange blooms/lilies.
The palate has nicely polished mouthfeel, rich and very good ripeness. A little more mineral and sharp chalkiness than other bottles I’ve had. Great micro-oxygenation. Dreamsicle ice cream bar, blood orange, tangerine, very ripe yellow stone fruits, pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar, notes of black cherries, lean watermelon, cooked rhubarb juice, & not ripened strawberry reduction. White spice w/ typical heat, faint white pepper popping up here & there, sea spray & fossils, grey volcanics, darker shade of chalkiness, limestone minerals, bread dough, baguette crust, cream, spring flowers, pink roses w/ orange blooms/lilies. The acidity is fantastic as always. The long, rich, lush finish is a touch gluey , well balanced & knitted, polished and persists endlessly with a long set of spice. Always consistent & delicious.
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8/25/2020 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 92 Points
This bottle was disgorged in 1985, so probably an atypical note. The age really works wonders on this. Really biscuity with hints of cherry essence, fruit pastry, and a hint of gunflint, the energy on this bottle was vigourous. Just delightful.
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8/23/2020 - ohne_musik wrote: 89 Points
Pretty, delicate, with fine bead and plenty of effervescence. Bought in 2017, unknown disgorge date. Nice nose of wild strawberry and modest yeast. Palate is fairly linear, with plenty of cut, more wild strawberry, stoniness, and finishes very clean. A touch dilute in the mid-palate. Tasty, but have had better bottles of this.
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8/7/2020 - IAmVintage wrote: 93 Points
An outstanding brut rose' - a dinner party go-to favorite that never disappoints. Go elsewhere for a yeast bomb ... this is classic: bright strawberry, crisp apple, savory, balanced acidity with great mouth feel.
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7/26/2020 - jlgnml wrote: 92 Points
Super hot evening and before dinner we sipped this slowly and with a lot of enjoyment. Deeper color, good acidity and balance. Fresh, good finish.
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7/19/2020 - Love Good Wine wrote:
Wonderful!
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7/11/2020 - RusisWine wrote: 90 Points
Perfect bottle in mag to share with friends on a hot afternoon at a horse show. Enjoy body to more than a fun drink. Great value.
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7/7/2020 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
From 375ml. Perfect starter for birthday celebrations.
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6/28/2020 - A_rytter wrote:
Nuts, liquirice, brioche, marcipan, beautiful nose Fruit, medium+ body
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6/21/2020 - Amerique wrote: 91 Points
Disappointing, wine lacked yeast and more intensity of fruit flavors
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6/20/2020 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 92 Points
A pleasure to drink on a warm humid night.
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6/18/2020 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 91 Points
Can always count on this, great wine. Same notes.
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6/17/2020 - bubbachumps wrote: 92 Points
Cary's White Burgundy Bonanza (Cary's Castle): Very reliable rose champs, always enjoy having this.
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6/14/2020 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
In my last note I wrote about wine being about time and place and in this case I think this benefited from both. Drank as part of a Pressoir at Home tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart. The rose is the most well known of their wines for me and I've always thought of it as a solid well made wine that is perhaps not super intriguing or complex, but very drinkable and enjoyable. Hearing more of the story and the thought process and esp the effort in making truly ageable wines was really interesting and got me a lot more excited about this house. The wine itself was lovely and paired with a caviar from Sterling and the combination of salty and fruity was just top notch. Went down quite easily.
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6/9/2020 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 4/28/20 bottle.
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6/9/2020 - SeaSmoke wrote: 90 Points
Strawberries, roses, and spices on the nose and palate. Very nice acidity. Beautiful pink color. Drinking very well.
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5/31/2020 - Wine Warrior 1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious Champagne. Drank it for Anniversary so i'm sure tasting notes would be skewed. Bright chardonnay profile with hints of Pinot noir. I think there is one more grape used in this champagne. This champagne does not have massive depth but what it has is tasty. Enjoy.
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5/26/2020 - nphase wrote: 88 Points
perfectly quaffable
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5/24/2020 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fabulous again. Fresh, vibrant, intense. Loads of red fruit and baked yumminess.
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5/24/2020 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Freshly baked bread, baked apple, no sign of tropical aroma. On the palate, nutty, toasty, balanced with good acidity, long finish. Very good rose champagne.
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5/23/2020 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 93 Points
The Seasonal Grand Opening of the D&S Lounge. That’s going to require some BSR to celebrate. Aka, our backyard. The best room in our house 6+ months of the year.
As well, going to detail notes of this with my new Riedel Vintage Sommelier flutes. I’ve been wanting to write notes on this Champange in the new flutes as I wanted to do it one I am very well acquainted.
The nose is definitely more vibrant. Tangerines lead where they haven’t in my previous notes now using the new flutes. More pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, lemon/lime aid, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses.
The body is round with some gummy or gluiness. Everything about the mouthfeel is more delicate and softer. The bubbles smaller & more refined. Pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, almost a date presence on the long set, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, lighter intensity of white spices but, still has the heat & palate penetration, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses. The acidity is all fresh & lively with this cuvée. But, even that seems better. The finish is as always; well knitted & balanced, polished, fresh, persistent and never disappoints.
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5/22/2020 - danibus Likes this wine: 94 Points
Always great. So reliable. Strawberry and baking notes. Great texture. Refined and subtle, with sneaky power and concentration.
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5/22/2020 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistently delicious and always a great way to start the evening.
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5/16/2020 - Rich S wrote: 90 Points
Recently purchased. Not sure of the disgorgement date but this wine didn't pop like usual. Still very good but missing some of the really vibrant red fruit and creaminess I really love with this wine. Very solid overall though.
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5/10/2020 - dbg wrote:
Excellent.
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5/10/2020 - gsiokis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with previous note. Great bottle of Rose. Unfortunately the Vilmart Grand Cellier d'Or we had earlier outshone this guy today.
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5/10/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $75. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier. This is, without a doubt, one of the standard-bearers for rosé champagne. It's characteristic salmon hue, great red berry fruit, subtle yeastiness, and searing tartness. There is a reason that many rosé champagnes are measured against this wine--it's fantastic. thedrunkencyclist.com
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5/10/2020 - rob.kight Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent!
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5/10/2020 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
Ditto previous notes. NV 4-5 yers old. Nutty, with diminished bubbles, but retaining good fruit and acidity.
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5/4/2020 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
One of my favorite Rose Champagnes. The quarantine was much more enjoyable after 5pm. Daily.
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5/2/2020 - M&AWines Likes this wine: 92 Points
As good as ever.
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4/29/2020 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/31/19 bottle.
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4/26/2020 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
This NV bubbly was bought 4 Yeats ago. Keeping a NV Champagne this long, even with good cellaring , is a bit iffy, but this bottle presented in spades. Well balanced wine with plenty of fruit left. Bubbles fading a bit, but what stands out is the refreshing acidity. Great juice.
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4/17/2020 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/31/19 bottle.
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4/14/2020 - affordableCollector wrote: 91 Points
scattered, tiny bubble stream. light salmon, in color. cherry, strawberry, orange, citrus zest, lees, biscuit, spice, mineral, chalk, crushed stone dust. tangy fruit and dusty, on the finish.
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4/11/2020 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent with previous.
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4/7/2020 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Light salmon color. Split bottle over 3 hours. Maybe it was because this was a gift, but this was a particularly pretty bottle B-S Rose. There's a gorgeous complexity to the upfront minerality on the nose, crushed stone, wet stone, and yeast with wild strawberries and delicate flowers. The palate is a picture of elegance, lacy wild strawberry, yeast, chalk, stone, citrus, and a long tangy, zested finish. This was quite bright with excellent acidity, cool berries, and crisp minerals- not showing the creaminess of some bottles. 92+ to 93pts.
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4/7/2020 - tbabes wrote: 92 Points
A pretty salmon color; notes of strawberry, brioche, pomegranate and oyster shell. Medium bodied, with a creamy texture, impressive depth and grip, with a long a refreshing finish.
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4/5/2020 - ChDonath wrote: 92 Points
Had this side by side with a nice growers champagne...
Good to show the difference in bubble size... bouquet not so intense on opening but oh the flavour... small red fruits, red currant and super sweet wild strawberries.. very accessible on the lips due to fine bubbles...
Wouldnt recommend to let it breath too much the first impression was definitely the most pure... later the strawberries distinct flavour went missing.
between 91-92 points
dont expect a punch in your face flavour like from some growers... this is elegance incarnate and the purity of fruit is wow
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3/27/2020 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 90 Points
Similar notes maybe a bit sharper tonight.
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3/27/2020 - camdawg Likes this wine: 92 Points
I've never loved the regular Billecart Salmon Brut, but the Rose was fantastic. Terrific mouthfeel, nice strawberry and raspberry fruit, wrapped in a layer of light acidic minerality. A terrific apertif that drinks easy and should please everyone. Elegant and balanced!
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3/16/2020 - dougie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Seemed a bit bigger than usual. Very nice!
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3/14/2020 - gsiokis Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with previous note. Great bottle of Rose.
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3/13/2020 - WEB,III Likes this wine: 90 Points
Correct. Easy enough to swallow, but very simple without much complexity.
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3/10/2020 - Vietty Likes this wine:
Similar to C Chen I'm a fan of Vilmart Rubis, but prefer this wine particularly with the elegant taste and finish. I can see why others have commented the broad appeal (very easy to drink) but there's depth as well.
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3/3/2020 - anudatta wrote: 93 Points
Delish as usual
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3/1/2020 - lpaxton wrote:
Added incorrectly.
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2/29/2020 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
So consistently good. I love the little half bottles as it is the perfect amount. Similar to all of my prior tasting notes.
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2/28/2020 - Papillon1112 wrote: 91 Points
Light bright and delicate enough to enjoy pre dinner.
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2/24/2020 - gsiokis Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent with previous note. Great bottle of Rose. Strawberry, some light cherry, long finish.
Great price at Costco!
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2/20/2020 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Wine in the Sunshine State; 2/20/2020-2/23/2020 (Florida): This wine was used the same way that it always is used which is basically as a pre-dinner sipper. It always works well for that. Very easy and quaffable. The bottle was finished quickly. It doesn't require deep thinking, but it's always enjoyed.
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2/15/2020 - erictayl wrote: 88 Points
From a 375ml on Valentine’s Day. Nose was very shy and palate too subtle to warrant a higher score. Confident I had it at the right temp and it had been breathing for about an hr or two. Perplexed.
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2/14/2020 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fabulous again. Perhaps there is better NV rose out there but not sure I need to look for it.
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2/8/2020 - gsiokis Likes this wine: 93 Points
Just purchased today from Costco and opened one with dinner. Great bottle of Rose. Strawberry, some light cherry, long finish. Going back for more tomorrow!
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2/8/2020 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Toasty yeasty strawberry central
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2/1/2020 - DangerMouse81 wrote: 91 Points
With duck breast and duck fried potatoes. Oh baby.
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1/31/2020 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 93 Points
The nose on this bottle really flows out of the glass tonight. Beautiful lean fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon near the rind, blood orange, orange & tangerine & some pomegranate. Crisp volcanic minerals, saline, sea fossils, baguette crust, vanillin, whiff of caramel, soft white spice, pink flowers and rose pedals.
Everything on the palate sings just a little louder tonight as well. Fruits are even a little richer than normal. Ripe & slightly gummy not as normal leaner fruits of; blackberries, black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon near the rind, blood orange, orange & tangerine & some pomegranate. Crisp and grippy, volcanic minerals, beautiful softer, powdery chalkiness w/o quite the sharper edge it normally has, soft, hints of Provence herbs, saline, sea fossils, baguette crust, vanillin, whiff of caramel, soft white spice, pink flowers and rose pedals. The acidity is crisp, lively and dead on as alway. The long, rich, well balanced finish is deliciously refreshing and persists minutes.
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1/19/2020 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points
Delicious, energetic, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, lemon zest, chalk.
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1/17/2020 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 90 Points
Same notes apply
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1/9/2020 - Endodr wrote: 91 Points
Excellent, usual.
Will purchase more before tariffs
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1/3/2020 - Eugenedinapoli Likes this wine:
Gorgeous salmon color. yeast and red berries. light, crisp, grippy; a little aggressive on the bubbles
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1/1/2020 - aajder wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful color. The nose shows fruity aromas of strawberry, pastry cream, minerals, cherry blossom and a hint of toast. This is barely medium bodied on the palate with very good concentration and good finesse. Round and easy to enjoy. The medium plus length finish features just enough acidity.
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1/1/2020 - dlduchon wrote: 86 Points
Not my style of champagne. Simple, sweet, sour. Disjointed. Hard to drink and left it at the party for others to consume.
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1/1/2020 - Snowryeder Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious as always.
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12/31/2019 - VlgJeff wrote: 89 Points
NYEve with Steve & Lucie (At our place, then Knickerbocker): PnP, chilled. A nicely balanced, medium bodied, wonderfully colored champagne. The palate presents some red berry flavors, some yeast, a touch of minerality, balancing acidity, and a slightly more aggressive mousse than desired.
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12/31/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
This being the first bottle of the case, I was happily surprised to find it so integrated and balanced and similar to the 10/18/19 bottle.
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12/31/2019 - DrBad Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened for NYE and finished off the next day. Really nice and enjoyed by everyone, including the champagne non-lovers. A bit of fruity strawberry, nice minerality, some creaminess and moderate bubbles. Great option for a medium priced, tasty champagne with some character and history.
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12/31/2019 - bjschmitt Likes this wine:
Consistently good, just right for the two of us as the ball falls in New York.
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12/31/2019 - SMagowan wrote: 92 Points
Liked it a lot. A re-buy.
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12/31/2019 - dbg wrote:
Identical to last bottle. Very good-excellent.
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12/28/2019 - Scar510 Likes this wine: 95 Points
West Palm pregame
Rose champagne in Florida was awesome!
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12/28/2019 - Scar510 Likes this wine: 100 Points
West Palm pregame.
Rose champagne in Florida was awesome!
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12/28/2019 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderful Charity Event (Arizona): Flight of White vs Rose. No new notes on the Salmon. Always solid. The white was a good QPR, nothing remarkable but easy drinking.
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12/24/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Christmas Eve with Family (St. Paul, MN): Lovely pale pink color. Drank a glass over 30 minutes. Elegant, delicate strawberry and light raspberry fruits with pastry and cream and a lacy lightly limestone minerality. Always a winner 92+pts.
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12/21/2019 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
From 375ml. Easy and delicious as always. Nice way to start off a quiet evening.
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12/19/2019 - fred o. Likes this wine:
Light rose gold with delicate bead. Nose slightly waxy, red berries. Palate some pith, red fruit, dry and strongly mineral. Still enjoyable and a dependable NV rose. 92 pts
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12/19/2019 - bubbachumps wrote: 91 Points
Notes of faint strawberry, meyer lemon and creamy mousse on the nose. Nice tension and creamy bubbles on the palate. Really nice rose.
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12/17/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
Similar to the 7/25/19 bottle.
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12/16/2019 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine:
Same notes apply
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12/14/2019 - fc1910 wrote: 90 Points
Another bottle of this enjoyed with my Senora during several hours baking christmas biscuits and finally making dinner, salmon hue, nice nose of red berry, intense bubbles, so this makes a fresh persistent mouthfeel, savoury red fruit, delicate lightbodied flow, long convincing finish, very good bottle, recommended, ***(+)
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12/14/2019 - OhPorto wrote: 90 Points
Half bottle; served in a flute. The nose is muted to the point of being barely detectable. I doubt proper stemware will entirely eliminate that. Palate is lovely, with succulent red fruit front and center. It is somewhat too sweet, most detectable on the finish which leaves the wine rather short. Easy drinking. Overall a nice NV at mediocre QPR, but definitely a safe-bet to please a crowd.
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12/14/2019 - acyso wrote: 85 Points
HDH auction at Spiaggia; 12/13/2019-12/14/2019 (Chicago, IL): From magnum. Showing high-toned on the nose, with an unintegrated sweetness on the palate. Prickly and not convincing.
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12/8/2019 - WST Likes this wine:
I always like these, although if I can't get them for around $60, I think the price to quality can be challenging. This bottle showed more sweetness in the finish than the previous rosé (Rene Geoffrey). Tasty, but this bottle came off a little clunky tonight. I'm still glad I have several; they age really well.
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12/6/2019 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnP and drank over an hour. Needed 15-30 minutes to open up and settle down. Nice acidity, not over the top, balanced by the mineral driven dry profile of softer citrus, lite strawberries and tangy raspberries.
Overall has more of the mouthfeel I enjoy, unfortunately not as much as the Krug (obviously not expected at 1/2 price), does leave a positive impression vs many of the sharper acidic profile champagnes I have tried and do not enjoy (not a SB or Extra Brut fan). Can’t say it’s my favorite champagne or that I will ever crave it but feel like this is a consistent champagne over the many times I have tried it. Not overly complex nor too simple. Solid and Enjoyable.
Probably my favorite $0-$75 champagne to date but admittedly that’s not a high bar at this stage of my champagne experience.
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12/1/2019 - Madera16 wrote:
A bit deeper and more mineral than the standard NV. Moderate finish, maybe a touch bitter. Good.
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11/30/2019 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely Champagne
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11/29/2019 - Hi.its.Don.4.Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
I have a rule, well, more like a guideline. Once in awhile I may open a bottle of wine and start drinking while attending to dinner. If the recipe is a more exhausted one or takes longer, it usually makes drinking a little easier but also tends to put me on the better side of a full bottle or the whole ball of wax (okay, I don’t drink wax, its only wine). Being a responsible adult (oh my, that makes me sound like my father), I don’t leave the house and since I’m a little bigger (mind you I didn’t say heavier), I can drink a bottle over a couple of hours and feel no residual effects. Usually! The rule I’m referring to is that I will generally not drink the following day. No specific reason, just a “drying out” period so to speak.
That happened just the other day as I was preparing the Risotto for my Lamb Chops that went with the SAMsARA Syrah that I wrote about the other day. Well, the following day I knew I was going to prepare my Ceviche that I love and for which I had bought some wonderful Bay Scallops for just that recipe. Now I had to prepare the Ceviche earlier in the day as it needs to “cook” the scallops for a few hours. That was a pretty quick and easy job. It did get me thinking that while I shouldn’t drink, how could I let those wonderful scallops hold up the entire meal on their own? No, not even I could put that kind of pressure on those delicate morsels of seafood. It demanded that I open something. Can you just feel the tension building?
The good news is that since the Ceviche was already made, I didn’t have the long preparation time I had with the Lamb Chops the day earlier. That meant that I could restrict my intake of wine to just mealtime. My mind a flutter with what to drink, I went to my CellarTracker App (if you need a good way to keep track of your cellar, well the title speaks for itself), and started rummaging through the wines, looking at the whites predominantly.
Then I saw it, the perfect bottle (should I be using the word perfect? I think there is a famous person that throws that term around a lot and I wouldn’t want to infringe on that). Let’s just say I saw the absolutely bestest impeccable wine for the dinner. (Too much I know, but what the hey).
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
What better to go with the meal but Champagne, and even better, a Rosé Champagne! It even hit me that I would be able to use what I didn’t drink that evening the next day as I was having Seared Tuna Steak. A perfect (whoops, there’s that word again), piece just big enough but not too big (oh, here’s where I can use my Goldilocks and the Bears analogy), it was “just right.” Plenty of Champagne stoppers to keep the bubbles in tack for another day as well. What a great way to enjoy and evening; a lighter entrée and that whisper of bubbles to fulfill and enhance a tasty meal.
The Champagne is blended using 40% Chardonnay sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region, 30 % Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay and aged on lees for 36 months. It’s pale red nectar emanating a delicate floral and subtle red fruit aroma from my glass (note the same glassware for wine and food). A sip, and you perceive the sensation of a crisp yet almost creamy sensation followed by what I can only call a very light tart cherry note along with a hint of Strawberry.
While I have not had this Champagne long, it has been in my cellar for at least 2 years. It also could have been on the store’s shelf for a short time as well. I mention this as, like most wines, Sparkling wines are usually drunk soon after purchase, so a little age on this wine I’m sure changed its profile over what is in bottles today. I actually found the palate to be most pleasurable given the additional time in bottle, over what is usually a more pronounced bright cherry and/or strawberry flavor.
A delightful and memorable evening which will be duplicated this evening as I finish the Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé with the Seared Tuna Steak I have planned. So don’t be afraid to break another somewhat unofficial rule and drink some bubbly before during and after the Holidays. I know I will!
Cheers
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11/28/2019 - ashikoh Likes this wine: 92 Points
pale salmon, abundant tiny bubbles; orange zest, strawberry, smoke, lees; bitter cherry, strawberry, spice, chalky minerality; medium body, tangy acidity, 12% ABV; made from blend of 45% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier with 8 g/L dosage; one of my favorite multivintage rosé champagnes
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11/26/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
2019 Wide World of Wines Annual Champagne Tasting: Classic for a reason, strawberry central
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11/17/2019 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Champagne Event (Wine Exchange in Santa Ana): No back label info. Zesty, good acidity but came off just kind of burly to me, a bit rough. In my view, for what this costs, there are numerous other examples of really fine Rose out there.
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11/16/2019 - ideliver2 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious pre-dinner bubbly
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11/12/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Pretty pink grapefruit on the nose. A bit sweeter than expected but still delicious.
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11/9/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
La Fête du Champagne Grand Tasting (Pier Sixty - New York NY): Walk around tasting. Current release. So much fresh berry with good+ depth and good length. One of the better versions of this I can recall from recent years.
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11/9/2019 - Klugi Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent Rose Champagne, somewhere between 5-8 years in age (having a disgorgement day would be nice ;-)). Lots of red fruits, strawberries, some mandarins and lovely yeasty brioche. Medium bodied the wine nicely coats the palate. I guess it should hold easily for another decade but it’s on top of its game right now.
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11/9/2019 - Pj28 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Beautiful, elegant drink- quite lively on opening, but settled nicely showing lovely character and finesse- very enjoyable.
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10/30/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Consistent, light bright strawberry toast and yeasty
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10/29/2019 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 91 Points
Copperish pink and very lively. Layered nose with roses, strawberries and a little savory. Medium plus acidity (6/10) but balanced with a slightly smooth mouthfeel. Layered with strawberries, kiwi, grapefruit and melon. Medium to medium plus body with a long finish. Drink till 2022.
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10/20/2019 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose of sweet and sour fruit, strawberry, melon, lime with floral notes, same on the palate, almost big body, tasty, never disappoints, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, hints of sweetness, has everything but excitement, lighter flavors than past years(?), and a long finish.
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10/20/2019 - jim francis wrote:
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10/19/2019 - 2020 wrote:
I purchased (3) BS Rose 375ml bottles last week from a great wine shop. I wanted 750’s, but they did not have them. I purchased the 375’s.
Tonight I drank the first of the three. What a disappointment. No fruit at all, and only alcohol for aromatics. The 375 ml bottle format is terrible. If magnum is best, why they even make a 375ml is beyond me!
Also, the lack of disgorgement info from BS is really annoying and likely even the bigger problem. Printing it would have avoided this. Back to Marc Hébrart Rose. He tells me exactly what’s in the bottle!
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10/18/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 3/9/19 bottle.
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10/17/2019 - jim francis wrote:
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10/16/2019 - fc1910 Likes this wine:
Next bottle of this for me REFERENCE standart, or lets say "entry level" Rose Champagne, o.k., entry level maybe is a little confusing if you think about the price tag.....,
started with a fresh red fruit fragrance on the nose, straw- and raspberry, on the palate savoury fruit presence and in the backgroung slightly red tea aromas, may be peal of red fruit and young rhubarb, fresh mouthfeel and well structured, will benefit from aeration and some 3(+) years in your cellar to get this more balanced and creamy, long chalky finish, for me one of the best NV Rose bottlings, recommended! **(*+?), 89- 91(+)
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10/10/2019 - JS1056 wrote: 90 Points
Interesting wine. Strawberry and cream is the first impression but also some rhubarb offering a slightly bitter contrast. The texture is austere in a good way.
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10/8/2019 - Motz wrote: 94 Points
Magnum bottle, which had been cellared for a while, perhaps to perfect form. (Did not look for a disgorgement date.) Lovely color in the glass. Minimal, if any, oxidation, rather strikingly fresh and lifted. Enthralling nuance and depth, inflection-changing textures, sublime weight, precise frame, exquisite finish. It was my pleasure to enjoy the last few ounces after the bottle had been open for a few hours. A memorable experience indeed.
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10/5/2019 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smoky strawberry goodness again.
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9/30/2019 - Satoshi Nakamoto Likes this wine: 92 Points
Billecart Salmon never disappoints. This bottle was richer and more full-bodied than the prior bottles I've had, but in a good way. The Vilmart Rubis was my house Champagne for the last two years, but the Billecart Salmon is the more complete wine.
Lovely aromas of red fruit, orange peel, fresh ocean breeze, and minerality. Nice finish. Great structure and flavor profile. Delicious stuff.
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9/29/2019 - jviz wrote: 93 Points
A little buttered popcorn along with the usual strawberry notes in this bottle. The impression of Pinot noir is strong. This is a gold standard rosé IMO
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9/17/2019 - cos65 Likes this wine:
Classic light rose if otherwise unmemorable
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9/13/2019 - Maphill01 Likes this wine:
Pale bright pink, effervescent strawberry nose. On the palate, peach and citrus, along with caramel and baked apple. Crisp lemon finish.
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9/9/2019 - Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last of my handful of 375s. A very beautiful pale pink in the glass (definitely better in a non-flute type glass to give the aromatics the air they deserve). White peach, guava, nectarine and poached strawberries on the nose. A very creamy mousse. Strawberries and kiwi melt on the palate. Nice balance of rich and tart fruits with solid acidity. Always one of the top NV rosé champagnes at the price.
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9/8/2019 - fingers Likes this wine: 93 Points
Brilliant copper-pink hue that refracts light beautifully in the glass. Fine, moderate mousse. Nectarine and cherry aromas over a bed of seaspray and rocks. A rush of tasty fruit immediately focuses the palate and lasts for a good 30 seconds after swallowing. A tight feeling of acidity enhances the vibrancy and gives hope for the future. Outstanding stuff. 5+12+17+9= 93
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9/2/2019 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 93 Points
we love rose champagne!
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8/31/2019 - fred o. Likes this wine:
from half bottle.
Light salmon ruby color with delicate bead. Nose cherries, strawberries, a bit of toasty brioche, some cool rocks. Palate juicy yet bracing, lovely fruit and a chalky rocky note with some cherry pit. Wonderful. 92 pts
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8/14/2019 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Dim Sum Club at Majestic (Majestic Restaurant, Marina One): Always easy and delicious - this slipped down beautifully in a balanced, tasty halo of strawberries, apples and mineral, with just a kiss of rose at the finish, all this wrapped in a robe of creamy mousse. Yum. My favourite mass-market rose by some distance.
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8/10/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 3/9/19 bottle.
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8/10/2019 - Bnelson29 wrote:
Burgundy Glass a must -- no flute!
To get the most flavor from this wine, put in a Burgundy glass.
This wine can be served with main courses like vegetarian, poultry and/or filet mignon.
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8/5/2019 - Chrishavens Likes this wine: 93 Points
Even better from magnum as you know. A tad more full flavored. Glad I bought for my dear friends who introduced me to Billi Rose. Brava !
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8/3/2019 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with previous bottles. Just delicious as always. Creamy textured red fruited goodness.
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8/1/2019 - Harley1199 wrote:
I have to agree with some recent comments on this wine: it is less spectacular, less succulent. The chardonnay grape has occupied the central track and its roundness has cornered the sapidity of the PN and the oxidation of the Meunier resulting in a much more predictable and less exciting champagne. Even with all of this, the lovely copper colour, the abundance of red fruits and milk traces continue to be a highly seductive combination. Perhaps it is just that I had also gotten used to drinking it with five years or more and this bottle was recently bought.
Tengo que dar la razón a algunos comentarios recientes sobre este vino: está menos espectacular, menos suculento.
La uva chardonnay ha ocupado la pista central y su rotundidad han arrinconado a la sapidez de la PN y a la oxidación de la Meunier dando como resultado un champán mucho más previsible y menos emocionante. Aún con todo el seductor color cobre, la abundancia de frutos rojos y las trazas lácteas continúan siendo una combinación altamente seductora. Quizás es que también me había acostumbrado a beberlo con cinco años o más y esta botella estaba recién comprada.
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7/25/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
Just a touch less generous than the 7/5/19 bottle.
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7/20/2019 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP at Per Se. Overly expensive but yummy.
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7/5/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 3/9/19 bottle.
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7/4/2019 - Amerique wrote: 93 Points
Rich, delicious, strawberry fruit, full bodied, excellent structure, long finish
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6/28/2019 - olracx62 wrote: 91 Points
light orange color at the eye, at the nose shows notes of strawberries and a nice minerality. At the palate it is precise, clear and elegant but in my opinion lacks some personality. Hard to recognize this champagne in a blind tasting if compared to others (guess which...). In a hot afternoon under crosses and blades over the trees, anticipating the 7th
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6/24/2019 - galewskj wrote: 91 Points
Lovely NV Rose. There is an earthyness to it, soft red fruit, reddish-white florals, a creamy elegance, and it remains fresh. It is interesting that, today, this NV was a touch better than a 2008 Moet Grand Vintage Rose, which was stiff competition.
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6/24/2019 - jdtonic Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still have NO IDEA where folks are getting vintages for this or Laurent brute Rosé! Far as I know, it’s made up by republicans or some other sort of skinny head.
In any case the more pink, more berried and finer beaded nv Billecart Rosé is the superior drink to the Laurent Perrier Rosé, as expected. Perhaps this is why Laurent brings the metal box into play. Both are off dry, so to speak.
Likely the Laurent is a shrewder gift, more French sounding, a shiny box, AND ALSO MAY BE CONFUSED WITH PERRIER JOUËT, which, I submit, is likely a well-known/loved phenomenon over at Laurent Perrier.
More precise, balanced and longer, if a touch sweeter than L-P, better logo, girls seem to prefer it as well. (Could be a in part a salmon crossover.)
91-92
In summary:
P-JOUËT vint Rosé a notch over nv B-Salmon, which a notch over nv L-Perrier, which a notch over
vn Veuve-Cliquot, which is now just over the line of what I avoid due to quality concern.
I advise drinking Salmon Rosé exclusively in order to fund real champagne nights/flights of Salon and Krug- To whom now I retreat hastily back into company with. Ciao. JD
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6/23/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: Rose's on the Patio, or Not (Derek and Diane's, Mpls): Small glass. Brief note; really a fine wine. This seemed particularly delicate and lacy tonight offering an almond chiffon laced with strawberry.
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6/20/2019 - wabi47 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Toast, tart red berry, and blood orange zest. A bit tight in a good way
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6/11/2019 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine: 92 Points
Restaurant purchase from half bottles. These are very fine in a pinch. Red fruit, with a hint of strawberry, and dusty clay road perceptions. Not as faceted as the Saves and Egly-Ouriet, but still very fine!
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6/7/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Pale pink color. Drank 2+ glasses over 90 minutes. I think I may be taking this a bit for granted. I do expect so much and after a few very good N/V roses the last days, the bar is higher. The Camille Saves from Wednesday was probably as good or better and the Hebrart last night was quite similar for half the tariff. That said, this is a standard bearer and it has the toast, bright strawberry, floral notes, depth and finesse that I enjoy. Always balanced with crystalline minerality and offering a complete and graceful wine. A treat to enjoy at Grand Cafe for my youngest son's birthday. 92+ to 93pts
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6/1/2019 - Weinberg Falls wrote: 91 Points
Floral nose of honeysuckle and rose water with a briochey depth. On the palette this is mineral, piquant, intensely refreshing crisp apple. Lovely balance, finish is smooth and satisfying. Excellent stuff 91-92.
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5/26/2019 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Better bottle this time, pretty color, good bubbles, great NV Rose in my book
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5/23/2019 - maxima wrote: 89 Points
Bu en succ.
Très bon encore une fois, m'a semblé moins vif
et frais que l'autre bue.
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5/22/2019 - David_K wrote:
Famous for a reason, and better than most grower rosé Champagnes. Not much else to say beyond what everyone else has already said.
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5/15/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Strawberry, toasty, yeasty
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5/14/2019 - Vinophiliac559 wrote:
Enjoyable as always, fair amount of autolytic notes, strawberry, raspberry and citrus, nice salmon color, one of our go to pink bubbly
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5/11/2019 - Stoic Warrior Likes this wine: 92 Points
As always, an excellent bubbly. Correct in every way - beautiful pale rose colour, enticing nose, fine bubbles, slightly tart and yeasty on the tongue but very round in mouth, and thoroughly enjoyable. (For more than 20 years this has been our go-to champagne, but this is my only review of it here on CT.)
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5/10/2019 - Schiffy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious champagne with citrus and raspberry notes. Terrific acidity and drinking beautifully right now. One of the best rose champagnes you can buy.
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5/7/2019 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 92 Points
Truly the quintessential NV rose bubbly.
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4/22/2019 - Bakerbd Likes this wine: 92 Points
Blood orange, lemon curd, crisp, fine bead
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4/21/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Easter Wines with Family (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Pale salmon color. From Magnum. Drank several glasses over 3 hours. Served this with our Easter ham and it was a perfect pairing. Gotta do this every year. Even better from a magnum, this classic B-S Rose, elegant and pure, lovely strawberry, light citrus notes, rose hips, nicely yeasty, clean lightly chalky minerality, strawberry chiffon, hints of cherry. with subtle spice. 93+pts.
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4/21/2019 - Geoff7777 wrote:
Warm rose brass in colour. Chalky, dry and showing the low dosage B-S style even in this rose format. Strawberry, faint raspberry and savoury notes. Long finish. Contrasting in style to the Taittinger crowd pleaser that preceded it and at the expensive end of the NV Rose Champagne spectrum, and very stylish but maybe delivering less than it should be.
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4/6/2019 - fred o. Likes this wine:
bo ssam with larry: chardonnay 40%, pinot noir 30%, pinot meunier 30%.
Lovely golden rose color with good bubbles, persistent bead. Nose light maple, floral, some red fruits.
Palate silky, juicy red fruits.
A lovely champagne, has broad appeal but also serious depth. Wonderful as an aperitif and with appetizers. 93 pts
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4/5/2019 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Off bottle ? , had left in the refrigerator for a month, likely a mistake, less pink more golden than normal. Okay bubbles a little more yeasty than normal.
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3/28/2019 - Paul852 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Dry, a little light on the fruit for my taste. But a simple crowd pleasing aperitif champers.
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3/25/2019 - CheviotCellar Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Subtle, lacking power and depth of flavor we had hoped for. We've enjoyed sparklers far more for 1/6th the price (ouch!).
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3/22/2019 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
Consumed 1/2 this bottle last nite with friends, to open up a blind red wine tasting.
Drank the rest today. Bright strawberry and light raspberry notes, alongside chalkiness, lightly spicy white pepper, and grapefruit zest.
Delicious overall, just a solid go-to rosé Champagne.
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3/17/2019 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Another big birthday - the 5-0 (Rezza Trattoria e Pizza Romana): From a 3L and I think it is fair to say that champagne is often better in big formats. These are your always easy rose bubbles. One of my go-tos when thinking about a big house. A bit of strawberry and light and spritzy and a nice middle ground if you have wine geeks and non-wine geeks at an event.
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3/16/2019 - Edstjohn wrote:
Fabulous as always. Shared with Adrienne and Jason on her bridal shower weekend
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3/9/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lovely pink hue. Lively mousse. Ripe but elegant medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length. Delicate but persistent on the palate. This was surprisingly balanced and integrated for the first bottle of a 6-pack purchased last month.
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2/23/2019 - docwong3 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still fresh & balanced
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2/22/2019 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistently a great bottle of champagne. Consumed from a 375ml bottle, just the right amount to start the night. I recommend not drinking it any colder than 48 degrees so the flavor profile is fully expressed.
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2/16/2019 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
From 375ml. Remains consistently enjoyable. Paired well with dark chocolate and raspberries.
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2/10/2019 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 93 Points
So good. Crisp, precise and clean. Minerals, strawberry, raspberry, and vanilla cream. Neither overly sweet or astringent just the perfect refresher. Did not catch the disgorgement but would guess new release.
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2/9/2019 - VoteferPedro Likes this wine:
Still a favorite
not too deep or complex but the bubbles are fine and the fruit clear bright and refreshing
Great starter!
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2/3/2019 - Endodr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank New Years Eve
Tasting similar to my prior notes.
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2/1/2019 - fclarity wrote: 93 Points
This was very much like the last bottle, except I felt it was a bit more minerally on the finish. Very fun!
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1/29/2019 - the godfather wrote:
delivered like it always does
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1/27/2019 - JOsgood wrote:
As always with this one, delicious and food friendly. Worked nicely from a half bottle.
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1/20/2019 - dbg wrote:
Just purchased last month. Strawberry, melon, bready/yeasty nose, fresh, crisp, medium body, good balance,medium finish. Will hold some for a few years to see what develops.
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1/20/2019 - Paul Lin wrote: 92 Points
Opened a bottle that I had purchased back in 2008 and wow! It was pretty stunning! Notes of dried strawberries, nectarine, crushed shells, chalk. Fantastic acidity.
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1/18/2019 - fclarity wrote: 92 Points
This wine has a light pink/red color and very fine bubbles. The medium intensity nose shows strawberries, lemon, and a hint of soil.
This was somewhat fruit oriented at first and grew a bit firmer with air. Overall, it has an excellent balance as it just sits on the edge of ripe fruit and a dry seriousness.
While not particularly complex, this is a lovely champagne that can be popped anytime (and is guaranteed lady pleaser). Enjoy!
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1/13/2019 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/5/17 bottle.
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1/6/2019 - tomoem Likes this wine: 92 Points
A wonderful fruit driven expression of a champagne. Not quite the WOTN all due to the 86' Cristal and several other great red wines including a Hundred Acre, Hewitt and several other Napa wines.
This wine is slightly creamy and crisp and ........... with most importnatly........ a resolved acidity. Stawberry, cranberry and a dry Champagne flavor. Fabulous !!!
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1/4/2019 - bon vivant wrote:
A bottle consumed on new year's eve from a purchase in 2007 showed how well even the NV can age: Delicate & silky, tiny bubbles, beautiful rich mousse, light copper color and no sign of OX as it was still fresh with tinges of citrus, this bottle could have easily drank well for another 5 years if not more. Definite quality here.
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1/1/2019 - AWBryce wrote:
Smokey subdued fruits, lemon peel. Crisp acidity, long finish.
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1/1/2019 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fresh looking salmon/copper color with rigorous fine bead; competing profiles of Chardonnay’s salt air brine and iodine in tension with the fresh strawberry and cherry pit character of the two Pinots. I don’t get the bready brioche character others describe (like I do on the regular brut or B’dB). Even after a few years in the cellar this wine is always fresh, clean and full of energy. Great consistency among bottles. 91+
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1/1/2019 - Stormswave wrote: 92 Points
Enjoyed this wine, but not as impressive to me as it was in the past. Perhaps my drinking of more small grower Champagne has spoiled me.
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1/1/2019 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
This bubbly never disappoints. Three or four years old now, the yeastiness dominates the fruit. Have had better bottles. Perhaps this NV Champagne is best consumed soon after release. Still very good.
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12/31/2018 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
NYE from magnum. Always a treat. Light and juicy red berry fruit with a creamy mousse.
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12/31/2018 - mightykwan wrote: 92 Points
Terrific bottle of Champagne. So well balanced. Just the right amount of fruit. Goes well with so many different foods, but drinks beautifully on its own.
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12/26/2018 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious and similar to the 12/5/17 bottle.
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12/24/2018 - drjb Likes this wine: 91 Points
Christmas Eve, Blackheath, London after Mass, carols and mulled claret ! Its always hard not to love this wine - its pale pink colour and red cherry and strawberry notes on the nose always enticing and celebratory. The palate has plenty of zesty fruit balanced by touches of cumquat and yuzu, bread and nougat and ultimately plenty of length and memory. Great wine for a frosty Christmas night !
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12/21/2018 - Ianthemac Likes this wine: 92 Points
Crisp, clean, fresh and elegant with subtle raspberry notes. Very good stuff indeed.
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12/20/2018 - Mike V wrote:
found at the back of the cellar. Purchased in 2004. Clearly not for aging, ozidized
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12/18/2018 - seijaro Likes this wine: 91 Points
A very nice Rose' NV Champagne but nothing to really write home about. Pleasant and fun to drink with shrimp cocktail and crab cakes appetizers, but rather routine.
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12/16/2018 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had last nite at Rossi xmas party. Always a good bet for an elegant, bubbly, strawberry-filled glass of champagne. My fave non-vintage rose.
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12/14/2018 - CMohawk wrote: 91 Points
Solid, as usual.
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12/14/2018 - H2OMansLibrary Likes this wine:
Pale salmon color. Red berries and citrus on the nose. Crisp palate with raspberry essence. Good stuff.
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12/9/2018 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
A week in the Northern Rhone; 12/7/2018-12/15/2018 (Lyon, Vienne, Ampuis, Chavanay, Hermitage, Cornas, St. Joseph, Condrieu & Paris): An aperitif to start our meal at La Pyramide. Always consistent and enjoyable - an elegant rose with fine bubbles, bright acidity with stawberries and minerals.
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12/8/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
N/V Champagne (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): "40% Chard sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region, 30% P.N. from the Montagne de Reims & the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne & the southern slopes of Epernay;" [Supposedly, "The base wine is 2014, supported by 40% grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reserve wine from 2012 and 2013."]
"• Dosage: 9g; Vinification in s/s; Malolactic fermentation; 40% reserve wines; 36 mos ageing on lees;"
N: ATTRACTIVELY, rest tough to parse
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, almost swtish frt BEAUTIFULLY counterbalanced by an acidity which seamlessly transitions into a LONG, BALANCED, *delightfully* tangy/swt finish with OCCASIONAL *hints* of a very, VERY slight bitterness. VERY well made for now & the next several! My EXC. 92 pts Decanter on 5/23/2018. [This vendor's $71.95 would APPEAR to be competitive.]
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11/29/2018 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Probably my favorite rose champagne out there. Strawberries and cream. Not the most complex offering but just outright delicious and food friendly.
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11/24/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Champagne & Sparkling Tasting (San Diego Wine Co.): "40% Chard sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region, 30% P.N. from the Montagne de Reims & the Grande Vallée de la Marne, and 30% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne & the southern slopes of Epernay;" [Supposedly, "The base wine is 2014, supported by 40% grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reserve wine from 2012 and 2013."]
"• Dosage: 9g; Vinification in s/s; Malolactic fermentation; 40% reserve wines; 36 mos ageing on lees;"
N: Closed; Yeast with undertones of minerals?
P: LM, poss Med, body; Rndish, yet CRISP entry with NICE, almost swtish frt met by crisp acidity which slowly transitions into a LONG, zesty finish which should be noteworthy either as an aperitif or accompaniment. My EXC. 92 pts Decanter on 5/23/2018. [This vendor's $69.99 would APPEAR to be competitive.]
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11/20/2018 - pdemaio wrote: 93 Points
Tasting wonderfully. Great freshness
PDQ93
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11/12/2018 - RJ Gordon Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of my favorites, - always excellent.
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11/11/2018 - TomOfCT Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious!
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11/10/2018 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank at dinner with the crew at Curtain Bluff in Antigua. I've had this rose many times and still find it always to be a reliable, delicious, crowd pleasing rose. Generous nose of red fruit/Strawberries mostly. On the creamy side, with nice mouse, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights, and everyone at the table agreed. My favorite NV rose!
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11/7/2018 - S-C-S Likes this wine: 94 Points
My favorite
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10/31/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Slightly more berry than apple here with good textures and length. Good aromas, better flavors.
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10/27/2018 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Académie des Cinquante 63rd Annual Dinner (Restaurant Olivijn, Haarlem, NL): A blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier. For some reason it is three years ago since I last tasted this and I remember it as a very delicate and refined rosé in every respect. This bottle seems to have a slightly deeper colour than I remember, and even though the style is mineral and fresh, with the customary aromatic profile of flowers, spiced strawberries and a hint of honey, there is also a deeper and fuller aspect to the fruit, with even a slightly candied quality. Does this represent a conscious style change?
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10/21/2018 - WST Likes this wine:
Whatcom Hospice House Charity Wine Dinner (Parkhurst Neighborhood, Bellingham, WA): This is my "Old Faithful" of Grandes Marques Rosé, and it drank beautifully tonight. It's better as it warms and breathes a little. A nice fine bead, strawberry and tart orange flavor; a distinguished wine. Tough luck following the '06 Comte, but it stood its ground.
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10/13/2018 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Love this stuff. Toasty, yeasty, strawberry.
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10/12/2018 - allenadale wrote: 93 Points
Very light rose color. Light nose. But the taste and finish were superb.
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9/15/2018 - acyso wrote: 88 Points
HDH auction at Spiaggia (ft. Maison Leroy); 9/13/2018-9/15/2018 (Chicago, IL): The nose is fairly nice, but there are some high-toned elements that evoke marzipan or somesuch that I don't particularly care for. A fairly angular palate, but decent complexity and concentration.
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9/6/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Burgundy, Rhone, Provence Trip; 9/3/2018-9/15/2018 (Burgundy, Rhone, Provence, France): Pale pink color. Drank a glass off the list at Paul Bocuse in Collonges. As always, a delight, lifted, elegant and crisp with red berries and subtle rose hips, clean, chiffon. (8K)
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9/3/2018 - FransS wrote: 89 Points
Perswijn - Le Tour de Champagne 09/03/2018; 9/3/2018-9/12/2018 (Amstel Hotel Amsterdam): A name in rosé, soft bitters, a tad fumé, but than some commercial sweetness, still very tasty.
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8/19/2018 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Renotcka visiting
Light pink grapefruit colored with sparse tiny bubbles, 'moussey'
Very dry, astringent, steely with a short finish. Light brioche and grapefruit. High acidity. It softened over the hour it was consumed. Both guests preferred the last of their glasses finding the first glass much too aggressive.
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8/18/2018 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
Enjoyment of this was heightened by the venue: consumed in a parking lot while waiting for our hot air balloon excursion to commence. Otherwise, this was as reliably enjoyable as always.
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8/17/2018 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points
Delicious rosé Champagne, brought with our group to Fieni's and enjoyed with dinner tonite.
Strawberry, orange rind, lemons and tart cherries, with light notes of warm bread crust, working into a long and satisfying finish.
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8/11/2018 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 91 Points
From half bottle - very pretty and lovely rose showing berries galore (strawberry, raspberry), some mineral bite. Lacking a bit of depth and elegance that I typically associate with this but given it came from half bottle I was still very happy with the showing. Overall probably the sweetest of samples that I have had of this wine. Is the dosage higher for half bottles?
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8/1/2018 - jvphoto Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great, just wonderful. A classic and reliable rose on the upper end of things but still in reach to enjoy and find across a variety of shops. Pale orange sherbet color, nice compliment of bubbles. Rich savory nose with underlying berries.
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7/29/2018 - thesternowl Likes this wine:
Popped and poured; no formal notes due to the setting but this is definitely one of those wines that both wine geeks and wine amateurs can get down with. There's enough going on that it calls your attention to let you know something special is in the glass yet, it's remarkably accessible to a broad range of palates. That being said, I think the argument could be made that this is the archetypal example of a celebratory rose champagne.
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7/14/2018 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
Happy Bastille Day! Happily consumed with some Camembert, Brie and Delice de Bourgogne.
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7/9/2018 - jdtonic Likes this wine: 93 Points
Best mass produced NV juice. A total resource.
Great bead bordering on froth. A lovely truly rose-hued wine.
Sweet reds with mouthwatering acidity swooping in through a slightly nutty finish.
Great with oysters, crudo of most stripe, but gives up the floor dramatically when true savories hit the board, waiting on dessert. mmmmmmmmm.
Keep chilled!
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7/8/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: Interesting Whites (ABC) at Heirloom (Heirloom, St.Paul, MN): Thanks for sneaking me a tiny pour. Damn, I love this stuff. Just so elegant and classy.
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7/7/2018 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last of my Envoyer 3-pack and just as enjoyable as usual. Always a nice way to kick off an evening with friends. Consistent to prior notes - lovely pink salmon color. Nose of strawberries. Palate has red fruit, minerals, lively fine mousse and a medium finish. Never disappoints!
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7/5/2018 - SommStags wrote:
Normally my go to affordable Rose Champ, hit or miss lately. Seems to do better with air/time. May need to find another Rose as prices seem to be on the rise within the last year or two and probably not worth the current price. Would be nice if they would differentiate releases or put disgorgement date on bottles but not counting on that to happen.
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7/2/2018 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Wonderful as always and even better on the second day!
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6/30/2018 - Ogee Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wild strawberry. Elegant.
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6/29/2018 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
I have been on a fast for 25 days, and this is the first glass of wine I awarded to myself at completion!
Lovely rosé, I drank it right out of the fridge, and it was rather non-expressive and underwhelming at first. As the glass warmed up over 30 mins or so, the wine opened up and become lovely, showing off pink grapefruit, tart red cherry, with lemony acidity and a vein of chalky minerality. I only had 1 (large) glass from the bottle and will drink the rest at a warmer temp in order to get more enjoyment from the wine.
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6/23/2018 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/5/17 bottle.
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6/23/2018 - Eags25 wrote: 90 Points
Waited too long to open. Color and nose have evolved. From rose to almost light orange, yeast, orange blossom, faded light strawberry. Still very good but open other bottle immediately
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6/22/2018 - rossi.wine wrote: 91 Points
Red berry fruit, some floral notes, some minerality, slightly spicy on the nose - strawberries and cream. Lovely freshness on the palate, very precise but still generous and round. Mineral and quite long finish. Very elegant. 90-92
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6/20/2018 - MJKH1 wrote: 87 Points
I think I waited too long to open. Had wonderful fruits on the nose but I’d say I should have opened a year or two earlier!
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6/16/2018 - winecoffee wrote: 90 Points
This rose brut was excellent but fell below my expectation, given the price point.
Color: light salmon.
Nose: Vanilla and strawberries
Taste: Very smooth vanilla and butterscotch. But very mild. Not very acidic.
Overall, I liked this Brut Rose, but I would prefer a laurent perrier or drappier brut rose over this one.
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6/14/2018 - Promised Land wrote:
Sent to OW Ranch
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6/10/2018 - StasMedvedev.lv wrote: 91 Points
Champagne Rose exploration 2018: 🏅Rating 91/100 (4,1⭐)
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6/10/2018 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Light salmon. Yeast, strawberries and vanilla on the nose. For NV this has consistent depth, good bubbles, well balanced acidity and stands up to flavorful food well. I have been drinking slowly down a case I bought two years ago for $60 a bottle while on sale. I wonder if some of the differences in recent scores on this site reflect disgorgement dates and blends from different times and different blends. I have never had a bottle I didn't like however.
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6/10/2018 - For the Love of Wine Likes this wine: 94 Points
This was a pleasant surprise. It was the first of three bottles I have, and the first time I have drank this wine. The wine had a nice, subdued, floral nose and displayed a creamy strawberry shortcake palate, with hints of yeast, toast, tart fruits. I would like to say it got better with time, but before I knew it, my glass was empty! The wine was well received by the group, and I honestly cannot foresee anyone being disappointed with this wine. It is a Champagne for pleasing crowds, as well as sophisticated palates.
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6/10/2018 - WST Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened a magnum at our local hospital foundation's charity dinner. For me, this wine is the "Old Faithful" of Grandes Marques or large champagne house Rosé. It consistently delivers. It's better as it warms and breathes a little. A nice fine bead, strawberry and tart orange flavor; a distinguished wine.
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6/9/2018 - ESTEELE90 Likes this wine:
Pnp. Pours a light copper pink in the glass. Frothy mouse with fine and persistent perlage. Nose and palate show strawberries and cream, cherry, bitter almond, and a ton of soft limestone minerals. Great acid to cut through the touch of residual sugar on the pleasantly dry and medium finish. Great with appetizers.
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6/9/2018 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
Still going strong.
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6/9/2018 - Barolo Raymond wrote: 91 Points
Remains one of the best entry level champagnes around.
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6/9/2018 - Justin S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Brought to Bavel. Strong acidity cutting through a strawberry raspberry creamy rounded palate. This is a wine that is versatile enough to serve as an aperitif, with appetizers, and even dessert. As it was, this wine took us through our entire dinner. Crowd pleasing and delicious, though not as laser precise as the Savart rose I last tried.
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6/9/2018 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
Better than previous experiences, but not by much. I don't see the draw of this champagne. There is some nice acidity and freshness. I feel it lacks body. It is still enjoyable to drink, I just can't love it like everyone else seems to.
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6/6/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
The Return of the Wednesday Wine Lunch (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Light pick color. Drank a glass over 40 minutes. It is always a treat when one of these shows up at a tasting. Today was no different. I found this to be firing on all cylinders, much like a bottle we had last month. This bottle was particularly graceful with a suave sophistication. Well balanced with lacy fruit and a creamy fresh strawberry mousse palate. It has nice length and depth. This evokes a recent bottle of Gaston Chiquet Rose we had the other day - or maybe it should be the other way around - though the Chiquet comes in at a much nicer tariff. At any rate- thoroughly enjoyable and always a classy drink.
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5/30/2018 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/5/17 bottle.
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5/27/2018 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice rose. Nice richness.
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5/25/2018 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine: 94 Points
Yes I paid restaurant markup, but there are not too many choices in Punta Cana D.R. Was thrilling with a simple ceviche with hours old grouper! Fresh, zippy, wild strawberry, sweet mineral dust. Just saw Zachy's sale on these and they're are 85% cheaper than this bottle. But I thououghly enjoyed it none the less
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5/21/2018 - rockthomii@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale salmon to coral color. Steady stream of fine bubbles. Nose of strawberry, apples, biscuits and raspberry. Flavors are similar with a nice dryness but with a little residual sweetness. Very nicely balanced. Great stuff.
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5/15/2018 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Delish, excellent minerality, delicate red berries, elegance with medium plus concentration. Very good Brut rose. 90-91 Hedonists at Connie and Rays.
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5/12/2018 - rsharma Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank at Corey's. Light and easy way to start the evening.
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5/11/2018 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
Some nice pink bubbles to kick off an epic wine dinner. As consistent as ever delivering elegant, bright clean strawberry accented fruit with bright acid, a touch of minerals and fine bubbles. Nice way to wake up the palate for the aged wines ahead.
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5/11/2018 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 Points
I can not understand the craze about this label, yes it is very well executed and good balance and really nice to drink, with a persistent intensity start to finish, but lacks somehow charm. Tasted with Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart rose and I prefer them to this label.
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5/6/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Monthly Tasting Group: Worldwide Chardonnay (Oceanaire, Mpls, MN): Ultra pale color. Drank 1 glass over 45 minutes. Again this is so delicate with such graceful straberry, dried herbs, almost a Provencal character, strawberry chiffon, lifted and floral. Just gorgeous and long. Really nice with hamachi crudo.
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5/6/2018 - skurtz Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is fine champagne, a crowd pleaser. Great with sushi for my birthday, consistent with previous notes.
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5/5/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Champagnes (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Floral atop bread dough
P: Lovely, BALANCED entry with NICE, almost swtish frt morphing into a LONG, tangy/swt finish with HINTS of raisins towards the VERY end. My EXC-/EXC. [This vendor's $69.95 would APPEAR to be competitive.]
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5/4/2018 - TomOfCT Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is what a Brut Rose should be.
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4/19/2018 - R Z Likes this wine: 94 Points
Really one of the best rose champagnes. Fine mousse, tart with substantial acidity and light strawberry notes. From half bottle. Have been drinking this with pleasure for well on twenty years, and it has gotten even better recently.
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4/17/2018 - Biancorossofrizzante Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice but nothing more
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4/3/2018 - tplskylrk wrote:
Very light color Rose. Delicious. Crisp. Lovely fizz going on. Delicate wine. But of smokiness on the palate. Doughy smoky bright citrus. Hit w the ladies
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4/2/2018 - EMTAME wrote: 92 Points
Crisp, dry, and sporting very fine bubbles. Raspberry essence on the nose and palate, along with some biscuit notes. This was a hit with everyone.
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4/1/2018 - BornToRhone Likes this wine: 91 Points
750ml; PnP; A light salmon colored (so apropos) wine with nice tiny bubbles; Muted aromas of sweet cherries. Crisp, cutting tart flavors of grapefruits and strawberries with a flash of burnt toast on the mid-palate. Enjoyable wine and a good QPR.
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3/31/2018 - asparagus Likes this wine: 91 Points
Now this is rose! The glorious pinot was front, back and centre yet never overpowering. My favourite NV rose (non grower) and well worth the premium over the brut. Had cellared this since 2012
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3/27/2018 - Black Kat wrote:
Drank 375 ml
Weak pressure upon opening but good bubbles that lasted 1/2 hour.
Color- Pale rose.
Nose- Fresh, clean, slight citrus.
Palate-medium, clean, sweet front palate with some residual sweetness on the back palate. Low acidity and medium mouth feel with low yeast.
Overall- light and good to drink alone w/o food but would pair well with light, non-salty or slightly sweet snacks and light shellfish. Solid but would expect more for the price.
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3/24/2018 - Ryan.Vento Likes this wine: 93 Points
Definitely my style of Rosé bubbles. This selection provided the perfect digestif with its lively character and memorable youthfulness.
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3/24/2018 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Salmon pink color (hence the name, no doubt), very fresh, strawberry and tangerine fruit profile. Hints of iodine; this is nice on its own but would be fun to work at food matching(s).
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3/22/2018 - cpsmith33 Likes this wine: 91 Points
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3/16/2018 - fc1910 Likes this wine:
RFU- Tour Pfalz and Football; 3/16/2018-3/18/2018 (ICE train compartments, Pfalz estates, restaurants and winebars at Deidesheim, Pfalz): A fine bottle, compared with the Poss Brut thisone is bonedry, a lot of chalk on the palate, some tasty raspberry, finesse and elegance, long+, ***(+- *), around 90- 91+ potential
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3/10/2018 - melzar wrote:
From 375: Not rated as this bottle is just not up to the usual standards of this wine. Neither corked nor premoxed, it just seems a little tired. Perhaps it simply spent too much time on a merchant's shelf. It's still a pleasant quaff, but it's not worth it's premium price. Overly yeasty, and a little flat. Bubbles don't last. Perhaps the problem is the small format.
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3/2/2018 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
Consistent with prior note. Just wasn’t Valentine’s Day.
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3/1/2018 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Always consistently great Champagne. I always prefer the Billecart Rose over the Brut because of the smooth, floral, almost sweet finish. Lovely!
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2/23/2018 - sja61 wrote: 92 Points
Always a great choice and, for the money, had to beat.
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2/22/2018 - GregBates Likes this wine:
Yummy
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2/17/2018 - fc1910 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another bottle of this very fine more or less "entry-level" Brut Rose, but on the other hand it is not entry-level! A very well crafted Rose Champagne, that harmonic and balanced, hard to stop sipping until you have finished the whole bottle, fine intense bubbles, decent aromas of red fruit, some floral hints, lightbodied on the midpalate, but really dancing while swallowing, a stunning refreshing Rose Brut with a long aftertaste and some really lively and delicicous limy components, for me still one of the references for NV Rose Brut, the other is Gosset Grand Rose, highly recommended! Not sure if aging will improve this fine at this moment delicious wine?, ***-****
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2/17/2018 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 90 Points
On the crisper more subtle side of rose Champagne, there is a rhubarb like quality on the palate and a rather vibrant mousse. Shows a cool rather than warm character, which leaves a very cleansing finish. Very good indeed.
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2/15/2018 - John Dunlap Likes this wine: 93 Points
I am not sure what further I can say about this wine as it is one of most consistently wonderful Champagnes to drink. Color is lovely. Nose and palate of apple, strawberry, raspberry, yeast, and white chalk. Very nice finish of citrus and green apple. See: 9/5/2017 for more detailed notes during a winery tasting.
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2/15/2018 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Light pink. Perfect for Valentines Day. Had with Lobster and cheeses. Consistent with my previous notes. My go to NV Rose bubbly.
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2/15/2018 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pink salmon in color with a constant & steady perlage. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of strawberries, raspberries & red berries with overtones of floral & yeasty notes, minerals & citrus undertones in the background. Medium-light bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of strawberries, raspberries and cranberries with some yeastiness, spices & minerals. Lingering crisp finish. Drinks quite well at present.
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2/14/2018 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
This is one of those wines that consistently makes me happy. This bottle, on Valentine's day, struck just the right note.
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2/14/2018 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose of strawberry, raspberry, floral notes of mums, and brioche, lots of tiny bubbles continuously formed a mousse glass after glass, this is a great champagne for Valentine's Day, big body, very tasty, easy to sip and savor, rich but not overbearing, elegant, good acid, and a long flavorful finish and aftertaste.
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2/5/2018 - maxima wrote: 90 Points
Vif et vineux, riche et ample avec pas mal de fruit. Impeccable.
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2/3/2018 - eoinhharkins wrote: 92 Points
Strawberry, raspberries, some earthiness on the nose, elegant yet energetic mousse with high tone red berry fruit, medium plus acidity and length
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1/27/2018 - tcarter Likes this wine: 92 Points
Paired beautifully with an assorted cheese plate.
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1/16/2018 - Blake Brown Likes this wine:
NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE MAGNUM- this consistently lovely rose champagne worked perfectly for the transition into the next lineup of wines; it was redolent of spicy fresh strawberry, red raspberry and red cherry fruit served up in a medium body along with a sustained long fruity finish.
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1/1/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
New Years Day: Vrai Champagne (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): Light salmon pink color. This is all about subtlety and finesse, graceful on the palate, sneaky complex with delicate minerality, cherry, almond paste, cream, and yeast. 91+ to 92pts.
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1/1/2018 - tomoem Likes this wine: 92 Points
WOTN among 6 other champagnes. A rose colored and berry filled champagne. Mouthfeel is more creamy than acidic. Finish is very slight and restrained strawberry fruit. Low acidity and quite pleasant.
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1/1/2018 - Polindz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Started the New Years Eve bubbles with this bottle. A great choice to transition with after a bottle of Berlinger Private Reserve 2012.
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1/1/2018 - Black Kat Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank 375 ml - popped at midnight on New Year's
Weak pressure upon opening but good bubbles that lasted 1/2 hour.
Color- Pale rose.
Nose- Fresh, clean, slight citrus.
Palate-medium, clean, sweet front palate with some residual sweetness on the back palate. Low acidity and medium mouth feel with low yeast.
Overall- light and good to drink alone w/o food but would pair well with light, non-salty or slightly sweet snacks and light shellfish. Solid but would expect more for the price.
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1/1/2018 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Good start to 2018. Crisp, clean and some strawberry notes. Great acidity, and soft sour strawberry on the palate.
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12/31/2017 - gkpaoli Likes this wine:
Salmon pink hue, notes of citrus (lemon), green apple and some yeasty characters. Very fine bubbles. Enjoyable, but not very complex.
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12/31/2017 - bjschmitt Likes this wine:
375 ml bottle.
Yummy - perfect for 2 people on New Year's Eve.
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12/31/2017 - eoinhharkins wrote: 92 Points
Dam some many great offers on this recently they've been hard not to pull from the cellar! Strawberry, cranberry, brioche and a spiciness on the nose, similar palate with an elegant bead and good length
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12/31/2017 - BrunelloBob wrote: 90 Points
Sharp, dry, orange fruit comes forward as it warms.
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12/27/2017 - DaleW wrote:
not sure, but think I’ve cellared this for at least 5 years, Rainier cherry, herbs, with a touch of citrus and nutskin. Good balance, nice length. B+
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12/26/2017 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Drank with some shrimp and grits one night and tuna the next. This is just an easy rose. Light strawberry and decent bubbles and the kind of wine that's easy to drink. Not my favorite, but good and for pink bubbles not so poorly priced.
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12/25/2017 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
This bubbly never. disappoints! A family Christmas tradition for over 30 years. Mildly yeasty nose. Very well balanced palate with great fruit and acidity. Long finish. Only mildly yeasty. And the color, it glows! Tiny bubbles. Not cheap, but worth every sip.
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12/22/2017 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
Nice, fun and easy to drink.
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12/17/2017 - WineGuyL Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mousse wasn't that fine or delicate as I remember. May have just been that bottle. But gorgeous color, yeast, red fruit, long finish. Love to have ham or pork loin with this, but we just enjoyed at cocktail hour.
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12/16/2017 - eoinhharkins wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful pale salmon colour strawberry, raspberry and brioche on the nose, elegant yet energetic effervescence with dry red berries pinging the mid palate, decent acidity and longish finish
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12/14/2017 - Millennial Drinkers Likes this wine: 93 Points
Second wine we tasted after our tour at Champagne Billecart-Salmon. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the domains history and all the wines.
Copperish pink and very lively. Layered nose with roses, strawberries, light raspberries, strawberry crème, and a little herbal. High acidity (7/10) but balanced with a slightly smooth mouthfeel. Layered with strawberries, tropical fruits, kiwi, grapefruit and melon. Very fresh and crisp. Medium to medium plus body with a long finish. Drink till 2024.
Made with a minimum of 40% Chardonnay with the remainder split between Pinot Noir and Pinot Menieur of which 5 to 8% is from red wine. Aged for around 3 years on the lees.
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12/13/2017 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
From magnum this was disgorged around 4 years ago. It had plenty of strawberry and yeasty things going on along wi9th a light toastiness. There’s a nice line of minerally acidity.
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12/10/2017 - aquacongas wrote: 91 Points
Früher einer meiner Lieblings-Roses. Aktuell find ich weiterhin sehr gelungen, aber etwas zu hoch dosiert. Wirkt eine Spur zu glatt gebügelt. 91
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12/9/2017 - Vinophiliac559 wrote: 91 Points
Shap's 1st annual Xmas party: From magnum; Starter wine for the night. Crisp, strawberry, clean and easy drinking. Always a solid rosé.
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12/9/2017 - drwine2001 wrote:
Disgorged in 2016 with 2013 base wine and reserve wine from the prior 3 years. Pale salmon. Strawberry aromas. Light to medium weight, dry, nice red fruit and soil with good acidity, but somehow this lacks intensity and personality. It stood out as a rather commercial, generic wine in this line up. I've had much better examples of this (for far less money than is being asked now). Not recommended.
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12/7/2017 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Flashing Alicante 6; 12/6/2017-12/10/2017 (Alicante - España): From a new bottle. Strawberries, thyme and rosemary perfectly delimitated. All in a elegant set presented to your nose with that crispy element we adore. Good length on the palate, savoury and persistent. Still one of my favourite among roses. Now also to my sister.
De una botella nueva. Fresas, tomillo y romero perfectamente delimitados. Todo en un elegante conjunto que se presenta en nariz con ese elemento crujiente que adoramos. Buena longitud al paladar, sabrosa y persistente. Todavía uno de mis favoritos entre los rosados. Ahora también para mi hermana.
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12/5/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Happily, this, the first bottle of my new half case was similar to the 8/18/17 bottle.
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12/3/2017 - Papies wrote: 89 Points
Having tried this wine before and rated 91 we were a bit dissapointed at how much more toffee, confectionery it was this time. Unfortunately they do not show disgorgement to compare releases but this was far from the purity it showed in previous encounters. 89 this time
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11/28/2017 - burgundylover Likes this wine: 91 Points
Kelly birthday party with Cath
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11/25/2017 - fc1910 Likes this wine:
A BUBBLY GUCCI Evening with ONE FINE RED (My house, Hamburg, good old Germany): Stunning acidic bite, intense showing, but still a fresh mouthfeel, rich, only a little taut, reminds me of boiled wild salmon, really delicious, another Rose reference, *(***), around 92
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11/24/2017 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
No notes. Always a favorite at our house.
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11/23/2017 - bablues wrote: 93 Points
Been sitting on this a while. Color was a little darker than expected, more on the tan side than pink. Very elegant and excellent mouth feel. Went down easy
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11/23/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Started with this for Thanksgiving dinner, pretty color, did well with the food. Consistent with my previous notes
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11/10/2017 - fred o. Likes this wine:
Rosy pink color. Nose slight yeast. Rich palate — cherries, bracing appetizing acidity. Slightly nutty, great depth. Finish slightly bitter, cherry pith. Generous fruitiness, opens up w time. Really enjoyable, a great aperitif. 92 pts.
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11/8/2017 - vino_per_tutti Likes this wine: 88 Points
Tasty, but a little listless and flat. Perhaps it was the smaller format, or too long in the fridge.
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11/6/2017 - Blake Brown Likes this wine:
NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE- this was the 2nd bottle from a recently purchased 6 pack and now I can state I`m finding a house style change in that the previous “as usual” mildly fruity and more feminine profile [for the past 15+ years] has been upgraded to a richer and more expressive version of red raspberry, strawberry and red cherry; even the body is bigger and all of this comes within a semblance of balance and a longer stay on the palate; I ordered another 6 pack when I got home.
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11/4/2017 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
Billecart Salmon Tasting (France 44): I've always found this champagne to be middle of the road, and this was no exception. Slightly fruity rose flavor on an acidic champagne backbone. This needs some depth.
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11/4/2017 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Flashing Alicante 5; 11/1/2017-11/5/2017 (Alicante - España): By the glass from a newly bottle. This time water of roses with brioche on the nose. Elegance once the rough bubble has been removed. Always a good choice.
Por copas de una botella nueva. Esta vez agua de rosas con brioche en nariz. Elegancia una vez eleminada la tosca burbuja. Siempre una buena elección.
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11/4/2017 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Wines Tasted at HDH Auction (Spiaggia - Chicago IL): Apple with berry hints. Charming flavors, light style, moderate weight and depth.
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11/4/2017 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
HDH Bordeaux Auction; 11/3/2017-11/4/2017 (Chicago, IL): A really nice showing of this today. Fresh and floral, with some soft red berry tones. A nice bit of minerality on the palate as well. Lighter and really approachable.
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10/22/2017 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 92 Points
2017 K&L Annual Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event 2017, nose of lemon, raspberry, and toast, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, has good acid, consistent performer, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, almost lovely today, and a long finish.
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10/22/2017 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 90 Points
I’m not a Champagne person, but this was a nice starter to my wine tasting party. Salmon color. Passion fruit, honey and nectarine on the nose. Nice texture on the palate and a clean finish. Much better than the cheap imposters I had as a younger man (e.g. Andre).
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10/20/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Happily, this the last bottle of the case purchased 10/14 was very similar to the bottle consumed 8/18/17.
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10/15/2017 - ohne_musik wrote: 90 Points
From Magnum. Nice pink bubbles. Fine mousse, strawberry nose, restrained and rounded, soft, medium acid, medium fruit, not much yeastiness, and good drinking.
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10/7/2017 - lesz Likes this wine: 92 Points
really delicious
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10/7/2017 - Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 92 Points
My go-to rose Champagne. Pulled out of the refrigerator and popped to celebrate. Best after it warmed a bit. Drank out of Chablis glasses per Sommelier's suggestion. Light, balanced, and nutty.
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10/4/2017 - csimm wrote: 91 Points
A fun and festive brut rose. Light strawberry, ripe peach, and some yeasty brioche flavors. In my opinion, best served as cold as possible. Keep on ice/refrigerated throughout consumption; don't let it get too warm folks, as it flattens out the attack and deadens the flavors. The cooler temperature helps to keep this wine focused. 90-91 points.
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10/1/2017 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Why not? Another gorgeous autumn day, another gorgeous Champagne Rose.
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9/30/2017 - JuliannaDHS Likes this wine: 92 Points
My favorite rose Champagne. Enough said. But I'll say more! This is so rich, deep, and satisfying. I need to drink this more often.
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9/30/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Light pink. Finished night of a birthday celebration. Great combination of fruit, toast, bubbles, citrus, raspberry and excellent depth. Consistent.
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9/30/2017 - andrewdodd86 wrote: 95 Points
Great strawberry, toast, yeast
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9/24/2017 - hsacks wrote: 91 Points
Now 3 years since purchase, less fresh than any of the prior bottles.
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9/23/2017 - MagicMNJ Likes this wine: 84 Points
Despite me beeing not a champagner guy I enjoyed it to drink.
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9/19/2017 - SimonG wrote: 88 Points
Five or six years post-purchase. Pale salmon pink. Mellow and smooth with a fine stream of small bubbles. Similarly mellow on palate. Aperitif and then gastronomic — the aggressively fizzy vibrant first flush of youth having receeded. A good drink. ***
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9/18/2017 - StasMedvedev.lv wrote: flawed
Pale pink color. Very delicate (medium- intensity) aromas of red fruits, pastry, dry banana. Citrus zest on the palate.
Very close to classic Champagne rather than rose.
Assemblage: Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 30%, Pinot Meunier 30%.
I'm suspicious that the bottle is faulty since that there was very low perlage, almost like flat still wine. My tasting might be inadequate.
So better to taste another bottle of this Rose, which boasts to be among the best N.V. Rose Champagnes in the market
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9/11/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Light pink. Great NV Rose, like the depth, flavor, finish and bubbles
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9/5/2017 - John Dunlap Likes this wine: 93 Points
Tasted at Billecart-Salmon as part of an excellent tour, which included a sit down tasting, where the wines were discussed in detail. This is the Champagne producer’s “flagship” wine. 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Pinot Meunier. Nine grams of sugar. I don’t recall if the wine receives any oak, but I’m pretty certain oak is not employed. The color of the Champagne is achieved by adding approximately 5% to 8% still Pinot Noir wine. (Like almost all Champagne producers, the rose color is achieved by the addition of red wine rather than extended maceration of the juice and the skins. No doubt this approach provides consistency of color year-to-year.) This NV rose is cellared on its lees for three years. Color is a light rose and is bright looking. On the nose, one notices raspberry and strawberry elements and on palate elements of red fruit and currants are revealed. Incredibly well balanced. The general consensus at the table was to enjoy this wine now with its wonderful crispness and bright flavors rather than letting it age for years.
(Can be served with pretty much anything. The guide especially recommends the NV rose with sushi, pink seafood such a salmon, red tuna, crab, etc. He also mentioned the NV rose can be good with red fruit desserts -- but not cream-based desserts.)
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8/29/2017 - LWI wrote: 90 Points
Puligny-Montrachet: 3 years cellaring. Creamy, a good mouthful
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8/26/2017 - skurtz Likes this wine: 91 Points
For Peter and Michael's 21st birthday. Great Champagne, consistent with my previous notes.
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8/24/2017 - rustyRudy wrote: 94 Points
Good juice , still my favorite NV Rose.
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8/22/2017 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
By the glass at Terra. Always reliable, even if this was not one of the better bottles I have had. Strawberries and lemons on the nose were chased with similar flavours on a fresh, lively palate, all wrapped in a smooth but zesty mousse. There was just a hint of rose at the very end. A very balanced and pleasant package, great with a whole variety of food.
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8/20/2017 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pale salmon with copper hue. Pretty red fruits, strawberry, dusty clay mineral, tart, juicy, zippy acid. Yummy.
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8/18/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 4/21/17 bottle.
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8/11/2017 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Old Chaps Meeting (Restaurante Los Asturianos - Madrid): From an old, well-aged bottle. Exuberant pink grapefruit fragrance nothing artificial, nothing added. Classic and elegant in an endless harmony. Naturally perfect.
In the mouth it is reinforced with flavors of brioche and with more red fruit (raspberries and lingus mainly) Multilayered and with a good complexity. Deep and delicious. Convinced everyone. Always my choice among this range of champagne rosé. WOTN
De una botella vieja, bien envejecida. Exuberante olor a pomelo rosa nada artificial, nada añadido. Clásico y elegante en una armonía sin fin. Perfecto de una forma natural.
En boca se refuerza con sabores a brioche y a mas fruta roja (frambuesas y lingo principalmente) Multifacético y de una complejidad sin fin. Profundo y delicioso. Convenció a todos. Siempre mi elección entre los champanes rosados de este rango. La botella de la noche.
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8/11/2017 - jmoore431 wrote: 91 Points
Recently acquired bottle: Too lively and peppy with carbonation/gas blowing up your nostrils like a shock of wasabi; no fault of the wine, it just needs a few years in bottle to tame the beast. Really nice fresh raspberry flavors that linger.
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7/30/2017 - MrGoldenSun Likes this wine: 92 Points
Strawberry. Complex finish.
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7/17/2017 - BSA Likes this wine: 92 Points
@Quadrat, Palma. My first encounter with this wine, and very pleased with that. Really lovely nose with a good bunch of wild strawberries, bready aromas and some light smoke/spices. Palate lagging perhaps a bit behind the nose, but very fresh, with good fruit and solid back bone. Overall really good balance and depth. Considering buying some to cellar. Regrettably, no informative labelling on this one so do not know base or degorgement date. Given the wine list I suspect it is a rather recent release.
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7/15/2017 - Scottlmatthews Likes this wine: 92 Points
With BBQ Salmon...perfection.
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7/15/2017 - corkcork wrote: 92 Points
Lovely with fried chicken
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7/9/2017 - fanglangzhe wrote: 88 Points
Strawberry, yeasty/bready note. Gains some complexity with aeration.
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7/3/2017 - gfwetzel wrote: 88 Points
The color of this champagne matched that of the copper bucket used to chill it--light salmon. The fine boules were restrained. The nose had chalk and raspberry notes. At first
there were strawberry flavors, but after a while these became yeast, raspberry, and cherry, with a hint of rhubarb. This was well paired with Copper River salmon and fresh Washington cherry clafoutis for dessert. The wine's acidity cut through the egg based clafoutis nicely.
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7/2/2017 - Steve&Carolyn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely with flavors of strawberries and other fresh fruits with hint of sweetness and minerality. Lovely finesse with a delicate mousse. Went well with the strawberry cake we served. One of our favorites of the night. We want to have this wine again.
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6/28/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great on the deck. Still my favorite NV Rose.
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6/26/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nothing much to add to previous tasting notes. This went great with crab and avacado sushi rolls made in different variations.
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6/24/2017 - qcwino wrote:
Bready, sweet red berries, slight orange peel. Very nice.
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6/24/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
Just a touch less fresh than the 4/21/17 bottle.
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6/14/2017 - sweetstuff wrote: 92 Points
N.V. Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé (France, Champagne). Bought last August 20 at Plum Market, Ann Arbor, the day after Barbara died. $40/375 ml; Veritas Distributors, Warren, MI.12 %abv, by this negociant-manipulant. Of course the half-bottle format got me to bite; this often gives a time-warp view of the wine's future. However, the lack of a bottling number makes me think that this has been on the shelf for about 10 years. Has it survived its retail tribulations? I think I heard somewhere that the sommelier for this store got her hands on an older batch of this bottling and, knowing her clients' passion for aged bubbly, did them a favor. Whether it's true or not, I don't know.
Served a bit warm, but that doesn't disturb me. Brassy with pinkish tones, one of those strangely-colored Roses that Champagne often produces, but with plenty of fine bubbles and carbonation even the second day.. Apple and whipped cream baked confection; dosage is light, quite crisp with a full mouth-feel. Like many a champagne, this one gets better as the CO-two begins to disappear, and the fine clarity and transparency begin to be apparent. Fresh, invigorating, mouthwatering finish that's a little yeasty and suggesting blood orange.
Used to toast Jackie's finishing of a 70-page grant proposal that's taken a month of hard labor and overtime. This was the same day her daughter Stephanie drove down from Madision, WI to see us, viz. 6/14/2017.
Drink or hold; at this point another five years is all to the gain, given how brash it was after being first poured. Impressive. 92 RPp/100.
Yes, Madeline Truffon, all is well. [I long ago lost my heart to this giggly and elfin lover of fine wine with an astonishing palate over a bottle of 1974 La Mouline.]
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6/12/2017 - brunomr Likes this wine: 92 Points
The best rosé I've ever had. Superb!
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6/12/2017 - Zinlady Likes this wine: 93 Points
I love this wine. Had before dinner with veggies and Brillat Savarin and smoked salmon.
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6/11/2017 - Paul S wrote: 93 Points
Dinner at Tonny (Tonny Restaurant, Geylang Lor 3, Singapore): Delicious. Kept in Kelvin's cellar for 5 years, this was just so drinkable now. This salmon-pink wine had a lovely nose of roses, strawberries and minerally earth preceding a deliciously balanced palate, where more strawberry echoes mingled with orangey acidity and sprightly mineral notes leading into a long, lovely finish, all this cloaked with a still lively mousse. One of the best bottles I have had for some time - proves that this always needs some bottle age to show well.
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6/9/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great way to start off a wine dinner. Consistent notes. Love the complexity and depth of flavor.
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6/9/2017 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Toast, yeast, strawberry, orange, grapefruit
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6/3/2017 - HowardNZ Likes this wine: 92 Points
40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir (7% from the barrel), 30% Pinot Meunier. The Billecart-Salmon is my "go to" house Rosé Champagne. Pale salmon colour, fine bead. Strawberry, cranberry, peaches, lemon and cream aromas. Also the suggestion of something more savoury, mushrooms, fallen leaves or soil. On palate, clean, fresh and crisp. Very precise, the acids balancing the fruit sweetness. Strawberries, raspberries, lemons, clotted cream, salmon and hints of rocky minerals. Nice savoury flecks on the finish.
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5/31/2017 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 92 Points
NV BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE- another fav of mine, this bottle gave and gave as its treasures unfolded after a somewhat muted beginning; fresh strawberry and red raspberry fruit came in with a touch of spice and hint of clove in the background; I`ve found this to be a consistent light and elegant fruity taste treat.
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5/24/2017 - eschaefer Likes this wine: 91 Points
Flash note. A flash note is one that I distinctly remember the quality/overall rating of a wine but can’t give specifics because the tasting note was not written at time of tasting.
Always consistent and delicious
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5/24/2017 - skurtz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very tasty way to start a client dinner. Consistent with my previous notes.
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5/20/2017 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
Good, clean, light red berries, delish with dim sum. Dirty Dozen group at Grand Harbor
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5/19/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Shared a half bottle at a Champagne bar. Latest release continues to shine.
Moderately dark pink, lovely small bubbles, strawberry and raspberry on the nose. Terrific balance and depth of flavor.
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5/13/2017 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
HDH auction tasting at Tru (Chicago, IL): Very lovely bright nose, with a touch of florals and tart red fruits. The palate has a great minerality, and a fair bit of acidity. Lots of freshness here, this is a simple and light, but very delicious all the same.
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4/23/2017 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 Points
Base wine from 2012 including 40% reserve wine, the blend is 40/30/30 CH/PN/PM. Expectations are always high with this one, here we have a nice, balanced, sexy rose, that is pushing the price a bit too much for what it is.
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4/21/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Similar to the 12/12/15 bottle.
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4/16/2017 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
From:375. Ditto my previous notes
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4/16/2017 - eoinhharkins wrote:
Lots of strawberries, raspberries, shortcake on the nose, palate has nice energy to it with medium plus acidity and length
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4/16/2017 - SeedfamilyD Likes this wine: 83 Points
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4/4/2017 - Heise69 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Absolutely love it. Better don't trinke in flutes try in a normal white wine glass. Let's it open up much more.
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3/26/2017 - Pinotnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
very consistent performer, nice balance between the yeasty and overly acidic champagnes.
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3/26/2017 - Urs Ruest Likes this wine: 90 Points
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3/19/2017 - cpsmith33 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice bottle for $55. Nice bubbles and copperish rose color. Strawberry, brioche and smooth and easy. Always solid QPR.
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3/18/2017 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always a great way to start the night... so consistently good. Opened a half bottle tonight, which was the perfect amount before dinner. #loverose #lovebillecart
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3/17/2017 - texaswinelover wrote:
Not wowed but very clean with lovely strawberry scents and taste. Fresh lively palate with fine mousse. Enjoyed by the wife and niece.
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3/12/2017 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Copper pink. Soft red berries, light yeasty feel at times. Medium bodied,well round, good fuit profile on palate too. Good acidity. Always a crowdpleaser to be honest and did not fail u son the day. 90-91
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3/11/2017 - eoinhharkins wrote:
Nice strawberry brioche note, with some raspberry and higher tomed red cherry, smooth elegant mousse and mouthfeel, nice fish this is consistently a house favourite
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3/3/2017 - drrobvino wrote: 85 Points
This bottle seemed a bit off, showing an odd, slightly oxidative aroma and a clipped finish. Maybe some heat damage? Hope my other 4 bottles were not similarly affected. Still very drinkable, even enjoyable, but not to the level I've come to expect from this bottling.
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2/19/2017 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine:
This is a little better than the very good Veuve Rose. While it is red fruited and juicy, it is more full, and there is a sense of earthy mineral/soil, along with strawberry and dry toasted sour bread. Damn good!
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2/18/2017 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still very fresh and similar to the 12/12/15 bottle.
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2/14/2017 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
From 375: Can't get enough of this sparkler. Lovely nose, tiny bubbles, and a palate that always brings smiles. If I could only have one Champagne for the rest of my life, this would be it! Drink now or cellar short term.
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2/10/2017 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 90 Points
@ Hawksworth with l'il Rob
Light rose. Light bodied.
Candy apples. Sugar candy. Burnt sugar
Tart. Cherry pits. Cotton candy
Lots of acidity. Chalky. Medium finish
Very good QPR
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2/4/2017 - Mr. Mustard Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great champagne, never disappoints. Fine pearls of bubbles, with a great mild yeasty nose, strawberry and raspberry fruit in a fine play with the yeast, not too overpowering.
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1/29/2017 - TexasBob Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rose gold color. Sweet strawberries and minerals on the nose. Same on the tasting notes. Simply delicious, and drinking well above what I expected.
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1/29/2017 - jmoore431 wrote: 92 Points
Pale salmon color; light and fresh nose of raspberry and strawberries; palate is soft and the body is lightish to medium bodied (Laurent Perrier is my standard rose). Very refreshing and pleasant with good mouthfeel/texture and finish. Very pretty wine.
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1/28/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Last of my current supply of splits, gives two generous glasses and is a great start to any evening. Consistently wonderful but price increases are beginning to make me look elsewhere.
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1/27/2017 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
DIY BYO Dinner - Notes from another taster (Amali, NYC): Enjoyable and consistent as always, bright strawberry notes, medium acidity and fine bubbles. A clean and enjoyable aperitif to kick off the wine dinner.
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1/27/2017 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
DIY BYO Dinner II (Amali (115 E 60th Street, NY, NY)): This is always a nice champagne. Lots of strawberry, very bright flavors, very easy drinking wine. It's the right apertif to food.
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1/17/2017 - drwine2001 wrote:
Pink. Red berry nose. Good fruit but sweeter than I recall.
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1/8/2017 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 92 Points
Orangey pink with moderate lively. Excellent wine to start off the evenings activities. Fun and fruit but complex on the nose. Layered notes of citrus like tangerines and a mix tropical notes too. Refreshing and lively on the palate. Crisp acidity (6/10) and medium bodied. Tons of complex oranges and citrus. By complex we mean not overly fruity but layered. Lingering finish. Delicious Rosé champagne. Drink till 2022.
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1/1/2017 - eporres wrote: 92 Points
Dry, brioche, citrus, raspberries, always a delicious bottle.
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1/1/2017 - asparagus wrote: 90 Points
A quietly impressive champagne to usher in the new year. Nothing amazing, but a workhorse of my cellar
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1/1/2017 - bjschmitt Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice wine - dry but the fruit remains. 375 ml size is just right for the two of us.
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12/31/2016 - Endodr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank this bottle on New Years Eve. This Rose champagne has a pale pink salmon color and a nose of red fruit and yeast. It tastes of raspberries, strawberries, and toast. Overall, it is medium to full bodied, with nice minerality, chrisp acidity, and a nIce long finish. Again, my top pick for non-vintage champagne.
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12/31/2016 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank from magnum. Lovely mousse and texture with soft red fruit flavor and nice acidity. Delicious on its own or with a variety of foods.
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12/31/2016 - skurtz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent. Well balanced, lots of brioche and fruit, yet bone dry. Fine bubbles. Nice way to wrap up the year! I resolve to buy more in the future.
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12/31/2016 - sunalsorises wrote: 93 Points
Excellent champagne. Well balanced with good depth.
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12/29/2016 - HowardNZ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ten Champagnes tasting: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir (7% from the barrel), 30% Pinot Meunier. I love Rosé Champagnes and this is my "go to" house Rosé Champagne. Pale salmon colour. Strawberry, cranberry, peaches, lemon and cream aromas. In the mouth, citric, clean, fresh and focussed. Strawberries, raspberries, clotted cream, salmon and hints of rocky minerals. Nice savoury touches. Good structure and length.
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12/29/2016 - EMTAME wrote: 93 Points
No formal note, but I absolutely loved this. Elegant and unique. Was a great pairing with seared ahi tuna. I don't drink a ton of champagne, but this is my new favorite.
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12/27/2016 - David J Cooper wrote: 88 Points
Light pink. Lots of cherry, Pinot Noir fruit. Very tasty, perhaps a bit of bottle age could make this a bit more interesting.
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12/26/2016 - Edclr Likes this wine: 92 Points
See last note. Very consistent wine, even when from different purchases years apart.
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12/25/2016 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
Great sparkler! A Christmas tradition in our family. Never disappoints. Tiny bubbles, bone dry, fruit forward, and impeccably balanced.
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12/25/2016 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 93 Points
From a magnum with disgorgement identification as "L450A464 23432US," this pink sparkler was serially tasted over 2-3 hours. Medium salmon in color and sporting a brisk tiny bead, it serves up raspberries, citrus, bread dough and almonds on both the nose and palate. With vibrant acidity and physical liveliness on the palate, it stays solid in the middle and finishes with a lengthy crisp finish. This was a surprisingly good partner for Osetra caviar on Christmas Day. Drink now-2018.
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12/25/2016 - rustyRudy wrote: 95 Points
Started Christmas dinner with a very positive note. Big hit all around.
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12/24/2016 - mxpbuy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Years ago, I was not impressed. But this is the second great experience since then. Perhaps the older bottle was a bad bottle or perhaps the winemaker has intentionally modified the flavor profile. Regardless, I very much enjoyed this bottle. Just enough pinot elements to add some extra red fruit notes and a great acidity balance with lovely citrus elements underneath.
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12/18/2016 - bugdoced wrote: 90 Points
Youthful and delicious
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12/15/2016 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 91 Points
One of my favorite houses and the rose is always a treat. It showed well, especially as it got a bit warmer in the glass and got some air. Don't serve too cold. Maybe not quite as good as I remember (i.e. I definitely think that Vilmart rose has an edge of 2-3 points over this and in the past I felt they were more on a par) ... still consistently very good.
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12/10/2016 - 22slams wrote:
Excellent champagne- zesty, orange peel , medium acidity . They make it just right
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12/7/2016 - Blauweiss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Munskänkarna Göteborg Champagne-class, Session 9, flight 1.
Expressive nose with a fine mix o red berries, stone. Taste is medium+ bodied, rich and integrated. Long and balanced, this is a lovely wine!
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12/7/2016 - rustyRudy wrote: 94 Points
As usual, crisp, red raspberry, good bubbles and great depth. Consistent. From a split. Impressive!
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12/3/2016 - srh Likes this wine:
NV Champagnes (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Slightly closed; Toast, earth, poss some flowers; Intensity lurking?
P: Med, poss MF, body; Elegant, yet almost powerful entry with a palate cleansing acidity mid-P; LONG finish; Capable of improvement? I'd not be surprised as this has plenty of substance, but doesn't yet seem QUITE "together". Should go very nicely with food! :)
Addendum: Also tasted on 5/5, 11/24, & 12/8/18.
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12/3/2016 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
First time having champagne as an after dinner drink. However, I really enjoyed it. The color is in the name (Salmon) and it is very pleasant to drink. Smooth with no bite.
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11/25/2016 - astroman Likes this wine:
Open since last weekend. Still holding very well with good density on the palate. When it was tasted the week before it was pretty shut and tight. Probably needs more time to open up.
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11/25/2016 - wineordeath Likes this wine: 91 Points
Base year 2012. Forward fresh floral and light cherry nose with ain't hints of toast in the background. Light and lively on that palate. Very fresh. Slightly short, but beautifully balanced. Benchmark rose champagne.
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11/25/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent notes. Wonderful wine.
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11/24/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pink, toast, strawberry
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11/24/2016 - jshufelt wrote: 91 Points
In the glass, clear pale to medium pink. On the nose, yeasty strawberries/raspberries. On the palate, crisp attack with mouthfilling fruit, and a dry finish. Nice with food.
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11/24/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Consistent, wonderful, great after dinner
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11/24/2016 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine:
Similar to the first two bottles. Very consistent are the first four bottles.
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11/21/2016 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine:
This is so good. I love the light pink sapphire hue. This is crisp with light red fruit perceptions, and a lode car full of chalky, dusty, minerals! Hint of light toast bread, and a crisp snappy generous finish.
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11/18/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautiful pink. Great bubbles. Raspberry, lemon, terrific balance. Way to relax after a hectic week!
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11/15/2016 - HelloHello wrote: 93 Points
Very good champagne. I like this better than Comte de Champagne by Taittanger. It's fresh, fruity, crisp and tasty with right dryness.
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11/14/2016 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine: 92 Points
My 50th bd party
Opening wine a magnum that was delicious and went well with the roast pork, aged iberico and foie gras, the stage is set to what would be 21 bottles
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11/11/2016 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank with lunch at Antigua. Wonderful NV rose. I drink this wine frequently and it never disappoints. Generous nose of red fruit/Strawberries mostly. On the creamy side, with nice mouse, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights, and everyone at the table agreed. My favorite NV rose!
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11/5/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Bright pink, nice acid, strawberry, orange peel, love it
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11/4/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Beautiful color, great bubbles, big nose and terrific balance.
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11/4/2016 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Our favorite NV Brut Rose. Drank to celebrate a significant family milestone.
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10/23/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 92 Points
2016 Annual K&L Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event, nose of toasty, sweet fruit, same on the palate, crisp, very delicious, always slightly acidic to me, this is very rich fruit, almost fruit forward, big body, and a long, flavorful finish.
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10/23/2016 - aagrawal wrote: 88 Points
K&L Champagne Tent Tasting (K&L, San Francisco): Salmon color; slight peach, strawberry; red fruit, medium bodied; medium finish. Decent but doesn't stand out. 88
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10/20/2016 - johnnyo wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding Champagne!
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10/20/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Still super tasty. Hard to beat notes scott and there it is.
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10/12/2016 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent as usual; smoky, strawberry, bread. Full and delicious.
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10/7/2016 - Eags25 wrote: 92 Points
No notes. Drink now
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10/3/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank at a Champagne bar with family. Lovely way to start an afternoon.
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10/3/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Always consistent, always good. Toast, strawberry, light & bright.
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10/1/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Strawberry, light & bright. Love this stuff.
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10/1/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very pretty color, absolutely gorgeous as usual. Great after dinner! Consistent!
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9/24/2016 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Toasty and floral aromas of strawberries, raspberries, mandarin oranges, and yeast. Hints of red apple and stonefruit. Cultured, bright, and long, the palate is driven by juicy acidity, delicate foam, and wonderful effervescence. Ruby red pith finish. Elegant, pure, and refreshing.
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9/21/2016 - Rick 4 Wine wrote: 92 Points
Excellent wine. Clean with balanced acidity. Presents lovely round white fruits, a little chalk but depth of minerality. I picked up some chicory and oud.
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9/16/2016 - startinoz wrote:
Red fruit and chicory.
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9/8/2016 - wineshaman wrote: 92 Points
This bottle has been in my cellar just shy of 3 years, I love the fruit basket nose, full of raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, so refreshing, a true delight to drink. Salud!
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9/6/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Still the prettiest darn thing to me. Clean cut but big. And deliciously so.
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8/31/2016 - cephomer wrote: 92 Points
Drank tonite to celebrate Austin leaving for Hofstra and Maddie getting her new apt. As usual, a solid and delicious NV rose. Nice and creamy, nice mouse, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights. My favorite NV rose!
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8/30/2016 - jviz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Best generally available NV rose? Such vibrant acidity, creamy strawberries on the palate, fine mousse, and a trace of minerals.. So well balanced, consistently good
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8/28/2016 - Knicksfan wrote: 93 Points
From magnum; crisp and delicious. Great balance, acid and minerality
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8/24/2016 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
Lovely pre-dinner aperitif. Pale pink/salmon color. Bright and zingy on the palate, strawberry, stone fruit and citrus. Definitely a favorite!
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8/20/2016 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
Nice way to start a rooftop summer wine dinner with friends. Light strawberry aromatics. Bright and crisp on the palate with fine bubbles and a touch of lemon/strawberry.
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8/9/2016 - Butzemann wrote: 89 Points
Tasted on-site at the winery together with other wines so this note is rather short:
fine mousseux, pink colour, fruity nose with only a touch of hazelnuts, in the mouth fruity without hazelnuts, not so tart as the Blanc de Blancs tasted alongside, quite a very good Rosé champagne (normally I don't like rosé wines at all, but his was quite nice)
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7/31/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
From magnum. Bright red berry with apple, good textures and overall balance, with above average depth and intensity.
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7/29/2016 - eddiechanks Likes this wine: 79 Points
With luke n jane
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7/10/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 93 Points
Pretty light pink color. Drank 2 glasses over an hour. Opened this to toast mom and dad's notable bdays. Really drinking well and a so refreshing on a very hot and humid day. There is a such an understated elegance here, wonderful finesse and grace, red fruits, mostly strawberry with hints of cherry - all very fresh but in line the with the minerality and crisp but not aggressive acidity. Love it. Always a treat.
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7/10/2016 - drwine2001 wrote:
Light pink, active mousse. Nice aromatics of faded strawberries. Medium weight, medium dosage, mix of light red berries, cherries, and spice with an excellent mineral finish.
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6/26/2016 - Andrew H wrote: 89 Points
Medium pink (salmon), very fine bubble perhaps a touch faded. Light, crisp slightly austere raspberry notes with touches of tannins.
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6/23/2016 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Continues to be a favorite around our house...
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6/16/2016 - wineslide Likes this wine:
Anything from Billecart Salmon is a winner for me. This Rose' is one of our favorites. Strawberries, citrus, perfect mouthfeel.
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6/8/2016 - NapaInBaltimore Likes this wine: 93 Points
this is a really nice champagne -- perfect for a spring evening!
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6/8/2016 - CJM wrote: 93 Points
Clear pale garnet with copious small bubbles. Toasted bread, peach, Apple. Low acids, low tannins, not sweet. Cherry. Short balanced finish.
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6/7/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Bubbles in this split were a little less than normal , but love the raspberry citrus flavors. Terrific Rose sparkler!
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6/2/2016 - Vinum Deorum wrote: 91 Points
A very nice rosé (a style of champagne I am not at all enthusiast about). Nice acidity, fine bubbles, aromas of strawberries and redcurrant. Easy, balanced and enjoyable.
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5/27/2016 - ManhattanBeach wrote:
Dinner at Fera (Claridge's, London): By the glass at Claridges bar
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5/23/2016 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank at L'Scale for the kids' graduation. As always, a lovely NV rose, with wonderful creaminess, strawberry and raspberry fruit, crisp but not overwhelming acidity, and lovely tight bubbles. This wine always delights. My favorite NV rose!
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5/21/2016 - scyrene Likes this wine: 90 Points
Second half (for some reason it was cheaper than one standard size bottle). Very similar, but a little sweeter and creamier. Drinkable, classy, but overpriced. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; £27/350ml, The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh]
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5/21/2016 - scyrene Likes this wine: 89 Points
From half bottle. Mid salmon colour. Lots of plum on the nose, and a little spice. Quite broad and bready taste, lots of red fruit and more spice. A very 'red' pink champagne, very meaty and dense. Perhaps more of a food wine than an aperitif, but certainly distinctive. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; £27/350ml, The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh]
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5/14/2016 - kandyman Likes this wine: 94 Points
Gentle nose of strawberries and cream. Amazing balance of acidity and rich creaminess and minerally density on the palate. Later evolves into hints of a spiced mushroom broth with red berries and a touch of bitterness that remains pleasant through the lovely finish. Sexy stuff. Great to have plenty of time with a bottle. This was really showing off!
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5/8/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
From a split. Consistent with previous notes. Great way to start off Mother's Day dinner!
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5/6/2016 - SimonS wrote: 93 Points
A particularly lovely bottle tonight. I think my current batch of halves must be at peak right now.
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5/2/2016 - Necowine wrote: 90 Points
Lots of different impressions over three days, but to summarize: 1) a beast - nothing dainty here at all; 2) especially on second day, in-your-face salinity, white rock limestone minerality, acidity; 3) such intense citrus, limestone character, salinity, and acidity that it's almost unrecognizable as rose - but consistently over the three days, except on the finish, where there's subtle berry perfume, berry clafoutis. Great, but much more aggressive bottle than I had been expecting.
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4/11/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
This even made chicken and rice soup special. Brilliant as usual!
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4/9/2016 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
Same as the 12/12/15 bottle.
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4/8/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
BYOB Night at Foreign Legion (Foreign Legion, Mpls, MN): Small taste. Consistent with previous last note. Delicious and elegant.
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4/5/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Based on '11 right now, aged the same as the Brut. They don't want it aged too long (three years) because they want to maximize brightness and freshness. Made since the 1950s and yes, that is darn good rose.
Chardonnay based rose, 50%, Pinot Noir, Meunier, and then red wine. So its a blend with the addition of red wine all sourced from Bouzy. Very long powerful finish.
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4/2/2016 - awinestory wrote: flawed
Understated and elegant. Very dry despite eight grams rs. Strawberry nibs. Delicate
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3/20/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
The splits are terrific for just two glasses to get your meal started off right. Some minor variability in some of the splits with regards to bubbles, but always good !
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3/12/2016 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 93 Points
NV BILLECART SALMON BRUT ROSE- magnum; just another usual stellar bottle of this fine bubbly with fresh strawberry and raspberry flavors accented with a touch of spice; so refreshing and palate pleasing, this just consistently continues to be a treat for most rose lovers of which I am one; the fruit profile lends itself to being a beautiful entrée into a fine Pinot Noir/ red Burg, in this case, not so much as we moved into a few white wines.
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3/7/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Consistently terrific, lovely, love the stuff!
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3/6/2016 - AV2012 wrote: 87 Points
Very pleasant vanilla, fudge nose. But the palate has this tart side, that didn't feel good to me. Still quite nice overall.
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3/5/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 90 Points
NFN, great rose champagne, pink, clear, clean, strawberries, sharp finish, very crisp
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3/5/2016 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Always a favorite around our house.
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3/3/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 92 Points
Très beau champagne rosé, notes de fraises, bonnes bulles, parfait à l'apéritif
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2/27/2016 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 91 Points
You could spend more money on a rose, but why would you?
Fantastic again. Elegant, sharp and full. Flavors of strawberry, citrus, bread. Wonderful stuff.
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2/27/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Thats pretty darn good rose.
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2/15/2016 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Strawberry, toast, peach, apricot. Loved it
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2/14/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great color and terrific tasty way to start Valentines dinner.
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2/7/2016 - pavel_p wrote: 89 Points
Followed a 2004 Veuve at the end of a long CNY dinner. Rather thin and equally unimpressive Champage as the Veuve, and miles away from how I remember a truly beautiful NV Billecart Salmon Rose a couple years ago. Besides palate fatigue after a number of red wines that evening, the reason could be that there was plenty of the very difficult 2011 vintage in this particular and recently bought NV, as the back label on this bottle stated that the 2011 vintage contains up to 40% reserve.
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1/24/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Tired, but this is a 375 ml bottle purchased in 2010, so most likely disgorged a decade ago. My fault. These were quite tasty 5 years ago.
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1/8/2016 - Elvis1969 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Provad från magnum. Passionsfrukt, hallon, smultron. Bra balans och syra. En av de bästa NV roséer jag vet.
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1/2/2016 - nic.fcn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always best to drink Champagne from a Magnum...
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1/1/2016 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Beautiful dark pink color with a very toasty bouquet and flavor that hinted at red berries, but this was strongly influenced by the vibrant color. Very good balance with a fairly long finish. Likely would have been better if drunk earlier, but still a nice start to the New Year.
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1/1/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Consistent tasting notes. Love the raspberry and strawberry nuances and color. Best NV Rose.
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1/1/2016 - KJD45$ Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank on New Years Day.....just lovely....gorgeous floral orange pink color....light floral fruit nose....peach...grapefruit...honey...lemon sorbet....really delightful very TASTY champagne.....
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12/31/2015 - Endodr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful New Years Eve bottle. This Rose has a pale pink salmon color and a beautiful nose of tart fruit and yeast. It is medium to full bodied with nice fruit, minerality, and tangy acidity. Tastes of raspberries, strawberries, and toast. It has a nIce long finish, as well. My top pick for non-vintage champagne.
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12/31/2015 - vino_per_tutti Likes this wine: 93 Points
Can anything be better on NYE? Pale pink/salmon color. Light red fruit, toast and cream on the nose; bracingly crisp acidity on the palate. Sharp, satisfying finish. Excellent.
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12/31/2015 - JT-007 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Enjoyed for New Year's Eve. Pink/salmon in color. Beautiful floral, fruity nose. Strawberries, cinnamon, and toast. Amazing, long-lasting finish with a pleasant pucker. We are not big rose fans, but this was spectacular.
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12/31/2015 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank for New Years. Pretty pink-pale salmon color. Strawberries on the nose. Crisp acidity but with a lovely creaminess. Lots of fruity strawberries, toast, some minerality too. As always, this bubbly always delivers the goods and is just a great bottle of champagne--in my opinion, the best non-vintage rose out there, bar none!
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12/31/2015 - Atreyu wrote: 80 Points
2011 release. Decent but too sweet.
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12/26/2015 - heyjoe001 wrote: 91 Points
It smells like apple, baker's yeast, apricot, eucalyptus, peach, melon and hay/straw.
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12/26/2015 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Enjoyed at the Dutch with oysters for lunch today. Consistent with previous notes.
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12/26/2015 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Great, as always.
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12/25/2015 - weiny Likes this wine: 98 Points
Fantastisch rot
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12/22/2015 - TheWrongAlex Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great texture, with strawberry on the nose but a slightly tarter, cranberry-ish flavor.
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12/20/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Light medium salmon color. Drank 2 glasses from 375ml over 90 minutes. This was a wonderful bottle; the best I've had in recent memory. Very bright nose with really pretty red fruits, strawberry, cherry, subtle raspberry, mineral, cream, and spice. The palate was so bright and lifted, pristine red berry and light cherry fruit, creamy panna cotta, clean minerality, and a long finish. Drinking with such elegance tonight. 92+ to 93pts.
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12/20/2015 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
No mention of DG date on the label.
This DG showed strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose, alongside notes of lilac and a hint of yeast.
The palate was really nice, echoing the same fruits, with just a hint of the yeasty complexity that I was expecting. Med acidity and a med length finish, showing off a bit of lemon zest and rocks.
Drink now through 2020. Nice, but not NLS.
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12/14/2015 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
Another shot at this wine, and it again dissapoints. There just isn't much there.
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12/13/2015 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
I was not really impressed with this. The Charles Heidsieck Rose next to it blew it away IMO. That being said, nice minerality, racy, elegant, somewhat austere and low aromatics. Like a delicate minerally Cotes de Provence in Champagne. 20 PM, 40PN, 40 Chard, 7 g/l.
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12/13/2015 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Wonderful. Crisp. Balanced.
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12/12/2015 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points
A touch more complex and longer on the palate than the 11/6/15 bottle.
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12/12/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Sunfish Cellars Holiday Tasting (Sunfish Cellars, St. Paul, MN): Small pour. Light and elegant, understated, cherry, clean, fine bubbles. 90pts.
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12/12/2015 - JOsgood wrote:
Tasted great. Very classy and true with that light hint of red fruit. Very reliable.
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12/3/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Tasting pour. Also a bit warm, but didn't seem to hurt this any. Wonderful, balanced, soft, creamy mousse, cherry cream, strawberry, clean minerality, nice finish. 91+ to 92pts.
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12/3/2015 - Uglypinga Likes this wine:
Only got a tiny sip but this was its usual intense, bright and strawberried self.
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11/29/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Had with left over turkey. Terrific as usual.
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11/29/2015 - TomOfCT wrote: 94 Points
We enjoyed six of these over the course of a week as an opener to a blind tasting event and separately for Thanksgiving. Both groups were very pleased with the wine. The color was a little less "rose" than some other rose champagnes we've had, and that translated a bit into the taste. More on the crisp, citrus side than some other rose champagnes. Hard to find a flaw with this one. Very consistent across six bottles.
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11/29/2015 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
Ditto my previous notes. Great sparkler any time of the year, especially the holidays.
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11/27/2015 - Dsalex Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dry, nice color
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11/27/2015 - awinestory wrote: 92 Points
brioche creamy mouse angry acidity under nine re
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11/26/2015 - johnnyo wrote: 94 Points
Consistently one of my favorites. Great stuff!
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11/21/2015 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Creamy.
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11/21/2015 - Collector1855 wrote: 93 Points
Tasted during a Clos Saint Jean wine dinner with Domaine owner Vincent Maurel. Expressive nose of of white fruit, minerals with a touch of strawberry. Excellent palate with great dry extract, not to sweet but not sour, perfect balance for my palate. Very impressive especially for a non vintage Champagne.
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11/16/2015 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 93 Points
Very easy to like. Crisp acidity with melon accompaniment. Sweet notes are complemented and restrained by the minerality. Will pair nicely with almost anything.
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11/14/2015 - PSPatrick wrote:
Sparkling Wine-Tasting, Wine 12: The wine was pale onion-skin in colour and offered apple, hints of dark fruits and walnuts on the nose. On the palate the wine showed apple, strawberry, cherry and biscuit flavours, with creamy mousse, medium-plus acidity and very good length. The medium- to light-bodied, medium-complex wine was well-balanced.
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11/7/2015 - JOsgood wrote:
I normally love this benchmark Rosé but today it was outshined three really wonderful grower Champagnes. Came off a little flat.
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11/6/2015 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
Same as the 12/11/14 bottle.
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11/6/2015 - JOsgood wrote:
This is a benchmark Rosé and it drinks fantastic. Dry and crisp. I'd drink this all day, any day.
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10/31/2015 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent with previous.
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10/30/2015 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine: 91 Points
light pink, a lovely n fresh rose! Always delicious
91
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10/29/2015 - morpheusrising wrote: 93 Points
Still great, love having half bottles to pair with light dinners!
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10/26/2015 - melzar wrote: 92 Points
Ditto my previous notes. Love this NV sparkler. Great year after year.
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10/3/2015 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 90 Points
Birthday at the Ocho (SF): Pale salmon in the glass. Darker, more brooding nose than the Billecart brut. More satiny.
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9/29/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Always lovely. Treated my Champagne withdrawal. Drank from a split. Had with fried chicken and sweet potato casserole. Blue cheese sauce with the chicken. Complemented everything well. Great food wine for diverse flavors. Terrific by itself.
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9/27/2015 - sethboy23 wrote: 92 Points
Impressive
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9/17/2015 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 92 Points
Candied nuts and baked bread, red fruit. Exceptionally smooth mouthfeel makes this very drinkable. Medium + acidity. Nice long finish.
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9/11/2015 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 92 Points
drank at ZaZu at The Barlow.
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9/8/2015 - FransS wrote: 88 Points
A good rosé with real character, specially in the mid- and aftertaste.
The overall modest quality of the champagnes of this house worries me a bit.
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9/6/2015 - 1964vintage wrote: 92 Points
From magnum. Lovely. Great balance from nose to finish. Went very well with an array of food.
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8/30/2015 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always a lovely go to rose, elegant, balanced, refreshing and pure. Never disappoints
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8/29/2015 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Courtesy of thelostverse. Billecart is one of our favorite houses and the NV Rosé is a big reason why. Almost always excellent, and this bottle was no different. Cashew, melon, strawberry and clay aromas. Red berry, melon and earthy clay qualities on the palate with a fine bead and good underlying acidity.
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8/28/2015 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
A private dinner (Restaurant &samhoud places **, Amsterdam, NL): Pélure d'oignon colour, flowers, silk, elegant, subtle fruit notes, hint of Pinot Noir spice, finesse and complexity.
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8/23/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drank for dessert on the deck after dinner. So good! Really noticed the raspberry and strawberry finish tonight. Drank from a split. Was offered 750 ml bottles for 59.99 last week! Celebrating! Best price that I have seen for this in a long time.
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8/20/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 86 Points
We sipped by the glass at Epure in Hong Kong during a lazy liquid lunch. Served in proper wine glasses rather than movie-star-like flutes! If you like rose, then you never will go wrong with Billy's version. We are not big fans as a confused bubble and waste of quota...but we appear to be in the minority so slurp away!
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8/19/2015 - skurtz Likes this wine: 91 Points
At Daniel in NYC. What a nice surprise, delicious pink grapefruit, and the bubbles were not over powering. I've enjoyed rose before but this was my first rose champagne and I was not disappointed!
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8/11/2015 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Good, elegant, restrained rose; cooked cherry notes, clean, mineral, balanced.
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8/3/2015 - PT insurgent wrote:
Med+ intensity on the nos, notes of red fruits, strawberry. Autolysis - very pronounced - nutty, toasty, brioche, yeast. Mushroom - fully developed.
Palate is off-dry, high acid, med+ body, med+ intensity, long finish. Notes of red fruits - bruised strawberry. Autolysis - yeast, biscuit, brioche. Tertiary development - nutty, mushroom.
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7/31/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Beautiful color and wine as before. Drank with wild Sockeye salmon and Alfredo sauce. Marvelous match.
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7/28/2015 - bengti Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ginsberg and Chan Singapore Steak Supreme (Wooloomooloo Steak House): Always a winner, such value and surprises me that they can make such a satisfying rose champagne without charging an arm or leg for it. Bravi.
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7/26/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Absolutely gorgeous. Consistent. Pulls everything together very well.
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7/24/2015 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delightful rose with soft fruity flavors with a touch of strawberry.
Great!
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7/6/2015 - sweensomm wrote: 97 Points
best Champagne around
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7/2/2015 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Pale pink, rather light subdued nose, delicate floral notes with light red berries. Clean, reserved, pretty. Good starter in a flight of 8 Champagnes.
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6/28/2015 - Clos & Cru Likes this wine: 88 Points
Wonderful purity of delicate red fruit aromas and floral notes
On palate elegant with subtle red fruit flavours and long pleasant finish. Recent release
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6/27/2015 - Jahull03 wrote:
Has probably been 8 years + since I've had one of these - price has gone up but the juice is lovely. Light strawberry /agua fresca, mild acidity and shortcake. Everything light/modest, and in balance. Great starter/opener
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6/23/2015 - Diane (LI) wrote:
Light strawberry/raspberry. Always enjoyable, especially tonight, sharing this with the family on our anniversary.
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6/15/2015 - Anthony Lombardi Likes this wine: 89 Points
Didn't note the disgorgement date. Similar to previous notes I've posted. Pleasant, high acid, light red fruited Champagne. Consistent & easy to enjoy.
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6/3/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Marvelous as always.
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6/2/2015 - DBunk Likes this wine: 95 Points
Strawberries and cream with toast. Digestif/apertif with dinner or not. It's all wonderful.
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5/30/2015 - candyman wrote:
as enjoyable as I remember
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5/28/2015 - Wine-matt87 Likes this wine: 97 Points
this for me is the best NV brut rose around
Billecart is a small family run property.
The NV Brut Rose is pure quality.
Its colour salmon pink, bright and with a beautiful shine to it
On the nose raspberries, strawberries, juicy red apple and cranberries
And on the pallet beautiful brut balalnced with delicate red fruits
Made for a celebration
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5/25/2015 - wpd Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent NV Rosé Champagne.
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5/22/2015 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 93 Points
Notably better than previous bottle. Good balance and finish.
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5/17/2015 - twavering Likes this wine: 89 Points
i bought this at auction and think it is a NV that has been out there for 15+ years. Drinking really well. I drink it in a open tulip glass since it is older and it really opens up and almost has a port feel to it. Just love it.
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5/12/2015 - rustyRudy wrote: 94 Points
Beautiful color. Always terrific. Nothing to add to previous notes.
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5/9/2015 - John Dunlap wrote: 91 Points
Two bottles opened for pre dinner celebration. Notes are limited except to say the wine was as good as ever. I like this wine, but think it could be just a touch fuller-bodied, but perhaps its elegance is what makes the wine so special. Crisp in style with light fruit flavors and a wonderful baker's yeast component. For comparison purposes, time to try a Billecart-Samon vintage rose, knowing the price will be much higher.
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5/2/2015 - Rich S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale salmon color. Nose of toast, sweet apple, tart red fruit, strawberry and a bit of roasted nuts. Really nice. Similar flavors on the palate with a mix of yeasty dough and bright, tart red fruits. Creamy mousse on the palate with great acidity and a clean, vibrant finish. Really just delicious and balanced. My favorite brut rose champagne, hands down.
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4/23/2015 - Pinotnut Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious out of mag! Still bright.
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4/22/2015 - Duncan Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent with previous bottles. Excellent NV champagne.
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4/16/2015 - wineshaman wrote: 92 Points
Outstanding N/V champagne, beautiful salmon color, excellent balance, plenty of peach, raspberry, almond paste, acidity in check and plenty dry. yum!
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4/15/2015 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Beautiful pink color. Great bubbles. Great acidity, raspberry, apples and some toasty notes. Always terrific. Opened two nights age, finished tonight. Wonderful!
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4/6/2015 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 92 Points
For me the best standard brut rose from the big houses, fresh acidity, alot of minerality, more champagne than rose, strawberry and raspberry notes are more in the background than usually in roses, nice and long finish 92-93 p
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3/22/2015 - Duncan Wine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Orangish pinkish in color. Strawberry and plum fruit. Consistent with previous bottles.
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3/14/2015 - HStaal wrote: 92 Points
WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale onion skin colour. It has creamy mousse
Nose: The nose is Clean and Fully Developed, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of redcurrant, strawberry, secondary aromas of bread, brioche and tertiary aromas of cooked apple, hazelnut, praline, mushroom.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a Medium Level of alcohol (12.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Pronounced intensity primary flavours of redcurrant, strawberry, secondary flavours of bread, brioche and tertiary flavours of cooked apple, hazelnut, praline, mushroom. The finish is Long. It has a creamy mousse. Autolytic and tertiary character.
Overall: Long, complex and intense.
Conclusion: It is an Outstanding quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing This will keep for limited period of time but will not improve with further ageing. Will start to lose the fruit.; Super-Premium priced (£60.00)
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3/13/2015 - Duncan Wine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Orangish pinkish in color. Strawberry and plum fruit with balanced spices and acidity. Reliable consistent NV champagne.
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3/5/2015 - 1800kidney wrote: 92 Points
2015 Napa Family Celebration (Chez nous, Napa Yacht Club): This is a terrific wine, consistent from year to year, which is essential for a NV product. It has a touch of residual sugar and we enjoyed it at the end of the meal with a special Carrot Cake from Cade and Company. I was not at all sure that it would work but was a much better pairing than the sauterne that was also served
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2/27/2015 - Duncan Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light pinkish/orange color. Strawberry with hint of orange and toast. Very reliable rose champagne.
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2/17/2015 - mnoljo wrote: 91 Points
In fine for,
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2/14/2015 - Duncan Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pale pink in color. Aroma of strawberry and dried yeast. Great way to start a Valentine's Day dinner.
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2/13/2015 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistent house product here, notes of fresh strawberry, tart raspberries and a slight rio he undertone, palate is bone dry, with medium acidity and an elegant effervescence with nice summer berry flavour throughout
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2/4/2015 - TasteWithStace Likes this wine: 93 Points
This cuvée is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot noir which was vinified as red wine. This Rosé features dried cherries, raspberries and plum on the nose. Pulsating acidity on the palate showcasing wild strawberry, cherry and spice notes.
For food pairings: http://www.tastewithstace.com/portfolio-view/champagne-billecart-salmon-brut-rose/
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1/31/2015 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
Always a favorite.
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1/28/2015 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Strawberry, mineral and biscuit notes. Fine bead. Strawberry, mineral and cherry on the palate. Nice acidity; medium finish.
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1/24/2015 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
4th Saturday Group Annual Champagne Tasting (Sue's): Light color. Red berry and melon aromas though overall seems reticent. Fine bead with flavors of berries and stone with a nutty element in the finish. Opened quite a bit during the tasting, displaying strawberry,rose and other floral qualities. Always a pretty wine.
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1/24/2015 - Jowh wrote: 88 Points
My favorite NV rose but the acidity is too harsh.
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1/23/2015 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
Lawyer's Dinner + Karaoke (I) (Shin Yeh, Liang Court Singapore): Always dependable, this was a very solid NV Rose as always. Strawberries and lemons on the nose were met with an echo of similar notes on the palate, while fresh acidity, a fine mousse and a little trail of mineral and spice all added together to make a fine, very drinkable package with a good bit of substance to it. Good.
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1/23/2015 - shaferguy91 wrote: 90 Points
Not as good as previously
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1/17/2015 - S-C-S Likes this wine: 94 Points
Better than kissing !
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1/12/2015 - Drankard wrote: 90 Points
Purchased from PC. Light salmon in color. Orange zest aromas mixed with brioche and some slight oxidized notes. On palate, this was delicate, very little fruit with creamy texture underscored by a minerally tautness. Nice, but not really delivering at this price point.
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1/1/2015 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
Ditto my notes a week ago. The Holidays would be missing something without this bubbly!
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12/31/2014 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 89 Points
From magnum. A lot more mellow than I recalled it being. Good texture, small bubbles but lacks some depth and complexity. Not very exciting.
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12/31/2014 - hsacks Likes this wine: 92 Points
Same as the 12/11/14 bottle.
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12/30/2014 - PinotPaul wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful
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12/28/2014 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pre-New Year with Robin Part 1 - Twixmas: Light to medium with onion skin colour, fine mousse.
Fairly intense aromas of red fruits, in fact generally quite a fruity nose full stop with raspberry, hint of cherry and some strawberry.
The entry is a little more complex with lees notes, yeast nutrient, and brioche alongside raspberry ripple, some orange peel, and a mineral touch. Vibrant and fresh, despite being in the cellar for a good years! Tight, good concentration, layered and dances along the palate to an extended finish.
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12/27/2014 - DK Amateur wrote:
Softer and more creamy than in March 2014. Lovely wine, went well with an array of quite different dishes.
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12/25/2014 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
This nonvintage bubbly delivers year after year, never losing a step. Great nose, color and mouthfeel. Bone dry with tiny bubbles. Nice finish. Exudes class and says "lets celebrate".
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12/25/2014 - Scubableu Likes this wine: 92 Points
An Affair to Remember ..Beautiful comes to mind. Hint of white pepper, hint of flower, strange disappearing act on the palate but stays on the lips. Just great rose, goes wonderfully with the presentation of diamonds to a beautiful woman.
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12/24/2014 - Edclr Likes this wine: 92 Points
Beautiful color, great acidity, nice fruit.
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12/23/2014 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistent. Beautiful color. Got the night off to a great start.
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12/21/2014 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Both good , but the Rose has a little more depth and character
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12/19/2014 - Uncle John wrote: 90 Points
From 375 ml(split). Soft light fruit with an open bubbly personality. I believe that this would be better in standard bottle or Magnum. Very good but not great tonight.
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12/16/2014 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
No notes, very good.
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12/13/2014 - bengti Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a great drink if somewhat anonymous.
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12/11/2014 - hsacks wrote: 92 Points
Very pale pink color. Aromas of strawberry, rhubarb and baker's yeast. Lively fine mousse. Medium-bodied, highly detailed fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and a solid core of acidity. Very clean and refreshing on the palate. This delicious wine is more about subtlety and elegance than power at this time.
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12/7/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 92 Points
Delicious - as always.
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12/4/2014 - drwine2001 wrote:
Grand Champagne Tasting (The Wine Club, San Francisco): Medium pink. Black fruit and strong minerality. Serious and fine.
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11/28/2014 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
See previous recent notes. Detected raspberry in the middle palate this time. Lovely!
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11/27/2014 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine:
Excellent as always great way to start thanksgiving dinner
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11/23/2014 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 93 Points
"Ring in the Holiday Season" Dinner Party (La Jolla, California): This salmon-colored, nonvintage Champagne offers a brisk tiny bead and an intense nose of raspberries, lavender, rose petals and marzipan. Medium-bodied, vibrantly acidic and with lots of verve, it stays lively in the middle and closes medium-long. This iteration of the Billecart Rosé is in keeping with the same winning style that has characterized the wine for so many years. Drink now-2016.
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11/14/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent with previous notes. Had this one with Sandy and Julie and the flight up to Chicago. A great start to a great weekend. Ate at Everest that night and had two delicious Alsatian wines, a Riesling and Pinot Noir selected by the sommelier. No notes taken.
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11/11/2014 - Vino Me wrote: 92 Points
At a retailer tasting. salmon color. Notes of almond paste and strawberries. 92 points.
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10/30/2014 - rustyRudy wrote: 95 Points
consistently excellent
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10/29/2014 - JOsgood wrote:
This was good but not as good as other bottles I've had. Astor Wines has poor storage conditions.
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10/26/2014 - MyCellar01 wrote:
Dough rising from the glass which disapates before a fine array of citrus, spice, hint of cognac and that yeasty undercurrent.
Bubbles disappear quickly and a still wine is left in the glass in no time. Not sure how representative this bottle is, prefer a fine long lasting mousse.
A fresh pour brings life to the glass, a whizz-fizz mousse soft, rounded and harmonious is mouth filling, strawberries, tangerine and a hint of limes, lingering finish whilst there are bubbles avail. A delicate wine.
375ml
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10/21/2014 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
Billecart Salmon Champagne Dinner (La Belle Vie): This was poured after the 1999 and 2000 Cuvee Nicolas Francois, and it did not stand up to them in the slightest. This seemed quite pedestrian compared to the other Billecart Salmon champagnes at this tasting.
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10/21/2014 - Man in Black wrote:
The wine is clear and bright with a pale salmon colour and presence of many small bubbles. The nose is clean and developing, showing medium intensity aromas of cookies, strawberries, red currants, cream, fresh butter and hints of lemon peel. The wine is off-dry in the mouth with a high refreshing acidity. It has low soft tannins and a medium alcohol. It has a medium body and medium(+) intensity flavours of red currants, lemon peel, cookies, cream and fresh butter. The finish is medium(+).
It is a very good quality wine. It has a very nice flavour concentration that, supported by the sweetness, balances the acidity, and a quite decent finish. It also shows some degree of complexity provided by autolytic notes, but not enough to be considered outstanding. Can drink now, but it has enough acidity and flavour concentration to develop some more complexity in the 2-3 years following the disgorgement.
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10/20/2014 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Billecart-Salmon Tasting Dinner at La Belle Vie (La Belle Vie, Mpls): Very pale salmon color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Cherries and cream, strawberry, minerals on the nose. The palate has cherry chiffon, strawberry cream, citrus, and a somewhat chalky mineral finish. This is light, clean and well balanced. It probably suffered by comparison coming after 3 stellar vintage B-S champagnes.
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10/20/2014 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 91 Points
J Tan's Birthday (Extra Space): Appearance is clear, pale intensity, salmon-pink colour, with fine bubbles. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of toast, bread, brioche, and stony minerality. Developing.
On the palate, dry, superb high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of toast, bread, brioche, citrus lemon, strawberry, pink grapefruit and lots of stony minerality. Medium+ finish.
Very good quality. Very nice Rosé Champagne.
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10/19/2014 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
2014 K&L Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Tasting-SF. Nose of toast, yeast, wet slate, and hint of freshly prepared fruit salad, more of the same on the palate, crisp, touch simple, medium body, touch overpriced, long, crisp, finish.
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10/19/2014 - aagrawal wrote: 90 Points
K&L Champagne Tent Tasting (K&L, San Francisco): Nice flavor, balanced. 90
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10/18/2014 - Aravind Asok wrote:
K&L Champagne Tent Event (K&L Hollywood): This is usually one of our favorite Rose champagnes. This was much less rich in style and much fruitier than the Brut Reserve. Nice bubbles, but a little coarser than, say, the Ruinart Rose. Excellent finish.
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10/18/2014 - tooch wrote: 90 Points
This is always a dynamite rose. Lots of cool red fruits, some melon, and floral notes. While drinking this, I remember thinking "wow, this is smooth".
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10/18/2014 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
A good rose NV, expressive, big crowd pleaser. Good red fruit character across from nose to palate but has a touch of a confectionary side to it. Still drinks pretty nicely. 90-91
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10/18/2014 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
Bubbles and Harold's (Chicago, IL): This bottle had a lovely nose of rose and red currants. The palate had a very lively freshness to it, as well as some of the same red fruit character. I got a good dose of cranberry from it.
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10/18/2014 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice aromatics of strawberry brioche, lime and apple, really good texture in the mouth with decent acidity and smooth effervescence
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10/17/2014 - TashNYC wrote: 92 Points
Bede Birthday Party: At Bede birthday: delicious fine bubbles and notes of strawberry and raspberry. Lots of finesse. This was my ex's favorite rose champagne, so we rarely drink it :). I had it solo at the tasting bar, without the food.
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10/11/2014 - CJM wrote: 87 Points
Clear, pale pink, small bubbles. Rose petal, strawberry, vanilla. Acidic, no tannins. Short acidic finish.
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10/4/2014 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with Fellow Counsel (Sreeni's Place): This paled in comparison to the two bottles of Dom Perignon (2002 and 2003) that we had alongside unfortunately. Nevertheless, it was as consistently good and eminently drinkable as usual. The nose showed typical notes of strawberries and flowers, earth and smoky mineral. On the palate, fresh lemony acidity and a little trial of mineral played against fresh strawberry and apple notes, all held in a finely effervescent bead. Well-made and enjoyable as always.
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9/24/2014 - JuliannaD Likes this wine: 91 Points
To ring in 5775 (in Haifa, Israel). How I like this Champagne. Its so creamy and luscious with strawberry, cherry, and lemon flavors. There is some bread aroma as well to make this complex. Shanah Tovah!
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9/24/2014 - Lilja Likes this wine:
FW-BYOB-HT#1: ¤FW - A very old bottle of this N.V. Original box it came in was stamped 1979 so most likely it lands somewhere in the middle of 70's. And it shows! The color is more brown than rosé. Tasted it blind so I didn't even thought about the possibility of this being a rose in the first place. Nose is clearly oxidized, but in a quite nice way. More in the style of a non fino sherry, with hints of Madeira. But there is also lots of nuts and some roasted aromas of coffee beans and bitter orange peels.
Won't score because it has no similarities to the young specimens you can buy today. But of the record I would say in the region of 88-89.
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9/20/2014 - h8oopus wrote:
I've had 4 bottles of this this year. 2 were wonderful. 2 were past its prime. My recommendation is to drink them now before they are gone.
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9/16/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Drank this before dinner at AQ. One of my top three champagnes. Never disappoints. Sommelier Allegra Angelo has a great wine program at AQ and poured us Madiera coffee she made. So unique and delicious. We had the daily pre fix and had the "premium" paring of wines. She stopped in to pour some interesting things including sake, 2009 vosne romanee, 2003 Sicilian something I had never heard of and many others. I wish I would have wrote down what she was pouring but the dinner was so much fun and enjoyable.
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9/14/2014 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Found in a split. Beautiful pink color. Apples and toast on the nose. Plenty of small bubbles. Great combination of fruit,acid, complexity and balance. Although not cheap this is hard to beat for nonvintage bubbly! The wonderful combination of color and taste adds to its allure.
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9/13/2014 - kevinacohn wrote:
Fantastic. Light salmon color with orange hints. The dominating aroma is pink grapefruit and grapefruit peel. Great perlage. In the mouth, this is clearly defined and direct to the back of the palate. High acid, medium plus body. Enjoyed as an aperitif and with a salad of spinach, mushrooms, and bacon (the bacon offering a particularly good pairing). While the quality is high, if given the choice, I'd probably buy something else at this price point. Rated 1 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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9/7/2014 - wineshaman wrote: 92 Points
As good as NV rose gets, lively, crisp, dry enough, with peach, tart lemon, kiwi, plenty of minerals.
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9/1/2014 - jviz Likes this wine: 92 Points
From .375 Nice minerality and complexity on the nose. You can really smell the pinot noir. Ample acid with good balance on the palate. Notes of strawberry and grapefruit. A pleasure and I would imagine to pair well with a great many starters
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8/24/2014 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
A wonderfully decadent way to beat the summer heat!
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8/23/2014 - Yme wrote:
(from a magnum bought in 2011)
Much better showing, displayed why many rate this NV rose bubbly highly. Numerous fine beads. Strawberries, red cherries, bread and hints of stoney minerals with a creamy mousse. Hints of tannin and whilst the acidity is still very high, the wine appeared balanced and had a longish, satisfying finish.
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8/20/2014 - WDSteers wrote: 93 Points
cherry, cream, rose petals.
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8/17/2014 - nic.fcn wrote: 91 Points
Always a great pleasure
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8/7/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Always tasty.
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7/23/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Delicious and consistent. My preferred nv rose champagne.
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7/22/2014 - drrobvino wrote: 95 Points
My oh my, so delicious.
Strawberry, raspberry and orange zest on the nose, with beautiful minerality.
Full bodied and dry on the palate, with flavors echoing from the nose, showing great med+ acidity, beautiful balance, and a med+ to long finish. So crisp, just delightful. My wife and I drained the entire bottle with ease.
Drinking beautifully now, but will improve another 2 years and drink well through 2020 or thereabouts. Gonna get. Me a case or so...fantastic.
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7/17/2014 - drwine2001 wrote:
Miscellaneous French Tasting (The Wine Club, San Francisco): Medium pink. Tart strawberry and black cherry fruit. Medium weight, dry. Very good.
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7/15/2014 - r.o.man Likes this wine: 92 Points
My second experience with this wine and I am again stunned by its whole character. Unbelievable golden orange colour, depth, full body and lightness at the same time, serious and easy, long and bright. As always with Billecart-Salmon wines - pure pleasure. Great!
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7/14/2014 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 92 Points
3 Rhys, Saxum, Suduirat +++ (Dick and Sue's): This was a very nice starter. Pale copper pink in color. The nose has strawberries, slight ginger, and slight decayed plant matter which made up a lovely nose. Crisp and clean with small bubbles. Strawberries and rhubarb on the palate. Just a hint, in a good way, of bitterness. Nice finish. Very pretty wine. I think Dick said this had some age on it as it had been lost in the cellar.
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7/11/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent with previous.
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7/4/2014 - JOsgood wrote:
Tasty and refreshing. Good tight bubbles.
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7/4/2014 - the godfather wrote:
Always a winner
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6/29/2014 - Sovinator Likes this wine: 92 Points
As always, a delicious Champagne that is a fantastic apertif.
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6/11/2014 - CASEBIER KENNETH wrote: 93 Points
Clean, smooth, dry but notes of raspberry, with lingering elegance. Delightful.
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6/3/2014 - monicalicia wrote:
Drank at wine dinner at Josh and Nicole's. JJ paired with endives and creme fraiche. So good!!
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5/31/2014 - Vino Me wrote: 91 Points
Opened by Mark. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Pale pink color. Solid bead. Dry with notes of roses, biscuit, citrus and apples. Haven't had this since 2005. On the elegant side. Very enjoyable. 91 points.
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5/29/2014 - honest bob wrote: 87 Points
From 75cl, two different bottles sampled with consistent results. I can't share the euphoric tone of most of the TNs here. This tastes to me like an acceptable commercial product, a fairly dilute strawberry cooler with plenty of instant sunshine (="dosage"). Sure it's clean, linear and has no rough edges, but so does many a decent crémant. 86-87P
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5/28/2014 - TexasBob Likes this wine: 88 Points
Clear light gold. Melon and strawberries on the nose. Strawberries and slightly harsh minerality. Both continue into a long finish.
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5/25/2014 - Oakwine wrote:
- Salmon color with small pearls. It's balanced with a medium body. Polished texture with a medium finish.
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5/20/2014 - BigEast55 wrote: 92 Points
Tasted... amazing salinity/brine nose with the flavor coming right through to the palate. A perfect oyster champagne.
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5/18/2014 - amateurwino wrote:
Tasted but specific notes not kept; however, this was not far off from the Cuvee Elisabeth for me.
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5/18/2014 - salil wrote: 89 Points
Leo's Blind Tasting Group - May '14 edition (Ben's (NYC)): This shows a bit simpler than the Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon; it has a similarly red fruited flavour profile with bright yeasty and floral accents, but it doesn't show the same degree of depth on the palate. It also feels a touch softer, not having the same acid-driven precision and energy though it's still very well balanced and lovely to drink.
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5/11/2014 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful fresh summer red fruit jump from the glass, lovely pin point effervescence in the mouth with notes of freshly cust strawberries, and raspberry shortcake decent acidity but the nice fruit seems to drop off towards the finish
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5/11/2014 - Wino from Michigan wrote: 92 Points
Great!
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5/11/2014 - the godfather wrote:
Quite tasty, refreshing with great balance
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5/10/2014 - Champagne88 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted from magnum. Elegant nose, with strawberries and yeast. Perfect balance here, with red fruits (mainly strawberries) and a perfect mix of minerality. Fine structure for a NV champagne. This bottle makes clear how much better champagne tastes out of a magnum; I had a split of this earlier in the week and found it utterly boring. This is an excellent wine to open at almost any dinner.
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5/2/2014 - Tuskeny Raider wrote: 90 Points
Good example of a rose but not at this price point.
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5/1/2014 - Atreyu wrote: 85 Points
would be all right if it was half the price.
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4/26/2014 - odds Likes this wine: 92 Points
One of seven bubbly tested on Saturday night (four were Rosé ). Very much to my taste. On the dry side compared with the Moet, though the Deutz is a bit more dry. Very nice clear finishing. Bright Pink/Rose color, opens up very well in the glass. Great nose and minerals. Nice oak and dry tree nose as well (secondary) Beautiful bubbles. Enjoyable. Should test it again.
Postscript note- I was asked if I really enjoyed the Paillard Rosé more, and I believe the answer is yes. On the other hand, I tasted it four times vs. this one that I had only once. So, maybe I'd put them side by side soon
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4/26/2014 - r.o.man Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful. Finesse and weight are the main impressions. Long, refreshing, tasty and juicy. Beautiful colour. Justifiably a crowd-pleaser, me included!
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4/17/2014 - HowardNZ Likes this wine: 92 Points
Billecart-Salmon Champagne, Burgundies, Rhones, Bordeaux etc with Sebastien, Brandon and Maciej (Museum Hotel, Wellington): For Billecart-Salmon, the Rosé is the brand within the brand. That can be a handicap for it, said Sebastein. It has the highest dosage of 9 grams. Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 30% (7% aged in barrel), Pinot Meunier 30%. Light salmon in colour. Bouquet of fragrant strawberries, raspberries, peaches and cream. Also, some lemon peel, minerals, savoury notes and a suggestion of salinity. On palate, lovely creamy texture with flavours of strawberries, raspberries, citrus fruit and some nice minerality. Good structure and length, finishing on its minerality. Bright acidity and fresh, with the sweetness increasing its attractiveness.
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4/15/2014 - Pinotnut Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fresh and lively, out of mag. Best way to drink this wine.
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4/3/2014 - McKraftyWino Likes this wine: 95 Points
Always a great start to a wine dinner
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3/23/2014 - JOsgood wrote:
This bottle lacked the freshness and interest of the last one that I had. Could have been a storage issue. Still good but just not as good as it should be.
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3/14/2014 - DK Amateur Likes this wine:
Lovely rosé, both juicy and minerally stern, good complexity. Seemed to fade a bit after 2+ hours (we drank a bottle for lunch).
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3/14/2014 - tbyrne49 wrote:
To Rob and Danielle (Rob's Bistro) on their engagement.
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3/7/2014 - Uglypinga Likes this wine: 87 Points
Yellow fruit nose. Barely any yeast. Some citrus peel. The palate is bright and lively with a mild mousse and some passion fruit, bright underripe raspberries and citrus. Clean and delicious.
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3/1/2014 - richardkim Likes this wine: 90 Points
Strawberry and racy acidity with an undertone of biscuit and a firm backbone.
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2/28/2014 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Lawyer's Dinner + Karaoke (Shin Yeh, Liang Court Singapore): This came shuddering back down to earth after an absolutely superb bottle I had a couple of months back - made me wonder why the bottle variation was so great between disgorgements for a large production NV bottling. While still an exemplary NV Rosé (especially in comparison with the decent but unexciting Moet served with it), this was merely good rather than great - in fact it is probably one of the poorer bottles that I have had. The nose was typical of Billecart-Salmon, with strawberries and flowers wed to earthier, more minerally aromas. The palate had a nice freshness to it, with bright, slightly citrus acidity lacing its flavours of slightly green strawberries, and then more of that earthy, mineral base at the finish. There was clearly more finesse here in the overall balance and feel than the Moet, with a lovely creamy mousse underscored by a minerally tautness. Still though, this was rather more one-dimensional, less engaging than I normally associate with the house.
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2/22/2014 - the player Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent bottle much better showing than last bottle. Light pink almost salmon color, great fizz, dry strawberries, peach and citrus fruit, excellent minerality and decent finish.
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2/22/2014 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
Dry and balanced, with red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, good balance and acidity is in check.
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2/15/2014 - aagrawal wrote: 91 Points
K&L Valentine's Day Rose Champagne Tasting (K&L, Redwood City): Lighter pink, salmon; savory nose, complex, subtle; explosive palate with fabulous acidity, density, red fruit flavor, tart palate; medium finish. 91-92
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2/15/2014 - pigdaddy wrote: 89 Points
bright rose gold w/medium mousse; creamy, red berries, strawberries, delicate, not too yeasty & a bit on the simple side, although completely satisfying & tasty.
oyster & cornmeal fritters w/hackleback caviar & greek yogurt
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2/14/2014 - Yme wrote:
Slightly disappointing today. Plenty of fresh red fruits with bracing acidity but quite one dimensional. Hopefully this is due to bottle variation rather than the more worrying dropping in standards / quality.
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2/10/2014 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - Champagne (Verde, East Sydney): {cork, 12%} (DavidM) Salmon-hued. Bright, youthful nose of fresh strawberries. Dry palate, fresh and crisp, with light red berry flavours, just a little yeast character, medium-sized creamy bubbles; all making a light-bodied, medium-length wine which is uncomplicated but delicious. A second bottle (Gordon’s back-up) was perfectly consistent with the first.
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2/3/2014 - nic.fcn wrote: 92 Points
The best rose champagne for the price. Always coming back to it.
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1/28/2014 - paolonardi wrote:
Champagne: Ramato, austero, tagliente, un cenno floreale. Delicatissimo, pochissimo frutto, sicuramente da non servire troppo freddo, si rischia di farlo sparire. Non l'ho capito. Devo riassaggiare.
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1/28/2014 - PASimon wrote: 92 Points
Very good Rose - very poor QPR. Don't think I'll be buying more.
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1/27/2014 - christyler wrote:
A nice rose - delicate and just a little fruity. Nice, but not really delivering at this price point.
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1/17/2014 - henrygjeffreys wrote:
some yeastiness on the nose
very citrussy, lemon and orange peel
dry
some length
a bit disappointing
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1/10/2014 - rxfudd wrote: 89 Points
Home
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1/5/2014 - Tairroirist wrote: 90 Points
on opening; vanilla, milky, rounded acidity, stemmy, touch bitter,
warmer: slight sweet after taste, juicy, nice acidity
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1/2/2014 - Sklein01 wrote: 95 Points
Happy New Year! It will be tough to beat this bottle during the balance of the year.
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1/2/2014 - Too much practice. wrote: 89 Points
Tasted against a Ruinart Rose on Christmas day and Billly Rose tops the pink league. The best of them. More delicate and flavoured than even Ruinart.
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1/1/2014 - cweiss wrote:
Opened in North Adams and finished New Years Eve 2 nights later. I couldn't get past the acidity, which is why 2/3 of the bottle was left over. Enjoyed the leftovers more and will wait a couple of years for the next bottle. Lot code L305234-11459M
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12/31/2013 - RayOB wrote: 91 Points
Drank in Bordeaux - Magnum
This always brings out the smiles and has a lovely refreshing palate. Great balance and lovely depth.
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12/31/2013 - JOsgood wrote: 93 Points
Wow, this was fantastic. Everything you want in a beautiful Rose. Clean and fresh with lovely red fruits. Wonderful balance.
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12/31/2013 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
One of our favorites... We really need to drink more Champagne! Crisp red fruits. Well balanced.
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12/29/2013 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of the best roses I've had in a while, fantastic
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12/29/2013 - Uncle John wrote: 92 Points
Full bodied Champagne with beautiful fruit moderate acidity and a long finish. Lots of Pinot in this and it shows. Went well with tuna tartar. Very nice bubbles.
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12/27/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 90 Points
Solid and nice as always
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12/25/2013 - PC73 wrote: 86 Points
Lovely light pink in colour. Crisp, but slightly lacking fruit for me. Bit dry on the finish.
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12/25/2013 - nic.fcn wrote: 92 Points
- Salmon color with small pearls - Always love this champagne with its fine bubbles. Best price/quality ratio I know.
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12/24/2013 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine: 93 Points
Served in a Pinot glass, notes of fresh strawberries, raspberry, hint of apple and toast, palate is really fresh with pin point and focused effervescence lively acidity and a nice summer red fruit finish
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12/21/2013 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank at Rossi xmas party. Pretty pink-orangish color. Strawberries on the nose. Crisp acidity, lovely, lively tiny bubbles. Lots of fruity strawberries, toast, some minerality too. As usual, this bubbly always delivers the goods and is just a great bottle of champagne--in my opinion, the best non-vintage rose out there, bar none!
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12/21/2013 - nortonnose wrote: 92 Points
No sophisticated note required. As ever: comfortable as an old friend. Always reliable, always punches its weight in the upper-middle class of Brut Rose. Clean, fresh, Christmas - yum. Blessed to call this one of our "go-to" bubbles :)
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12/18/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
delicious as always - pink salmon color, good acidity, ripe red hanging fruit. i'm reminded of the cellars at billecart that are completely covered in black mold. makes me wonder how such beauty comes from such a nasty looking joint.
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12/14/2013 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 92 Points
Drank at Zuma to celebrate engagement. This is overall a good wine but the first bottle was an 02 dom Perignon which was far superior to this. The finish on this was average and this isn't fully balanced yet. Average value.
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12/8/2013 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 95 Points
We drink a lot of Champagne at our house and we prefer Pinot driven rather than Blanc de Blancs overall. This is my second bottle in the last six months. This is the best brut rose I have had all year and one of the best nonvintage champagnes of the year for me. Beautiful pink color,great nose, and the perfect balance of fruit and toast! I am going back for more!
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12/7/2013 - Benj wrote: 90 Points
Champagne Tasting at Gordon's (Gordon's Fine Wine & Liquors): 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier. Smooth, round nose, heavy on the yeast but enough zest to keep it fresh. The best thing about this wine is the mouthfeel - the mousse is fairly close to perfect - good longevity, very fine, not too frothy. Good acid and length but I actually vastly prefer the Brut Reserve to the rose. $80+
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12/6/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
Vin Chicago Holiday Champagne Tasting (Chicago, IL): Tasting, brief note. This used to be my "go to" Rose NV Champagne, but I don't know if quality stayed at the same level as production increased. This new release is one of the best I can recall in many years with a powerful backbone that retains Rose's fun character. Very easy, very good fruit.
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12/5/2013 - Lipin Likes this wine: 93 Points
The purity and elegance of the mousse is what does it every time, not to mention the aromas of rose petals and ripe raspberries that flow from the glass. One of the most precise Champagne’s I have ever tasted.
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12/5/2013 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 93 Points
Although more than a year has passed since my last tasting of this non-vintage wine (and this recently-purchased bottle is undoubtedly a different iteration than the bottle sampled 9/18/12), this sparkler is still stellar and completely consistent in its tasting profile. It's hard to imagine the holiday season without it! For "fresh" bottles purchased now, drink now-2015.
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12/4/2013 - RayOB Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank in London
Great value champagne with a lovely balanced taste.
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12/4/2013 - jjou Likes this wine: 93 Points
Orange-pink. Berries, floral, creamy, long dry finish that keeps your interest. Very tasty.
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12/1/2013 - cos65 Likes this wine:
(a blend of all three grapes)
Very pale "Salmon" colored, really almost lighter, almost onion skin. Nice yeasty, light strawberry flavors. Really quite nice. Number 1 for the group
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11/30/2013 - JDRFoster wrote: 91 Points
Very pale salmon pink. Tasty indeed.
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11/28/2013 - jfpwine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice, not too tart, and not too sweet. Creamy palate. There is a definite elegance in this wine. Very enjoyable.
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11/28/2013 - AndrewSGHall Does not like this wine:
Gross squared. From the same batch of 6 years ago, the sweetness that was 'not a flaw' has made this wine like bad soda pop. Dominating sweetness and flabby (not flat). Disgusting stuff and so sad as this used to be my fav NV rose.
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11/23/2013 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
Champagne - 100 Vintage and NV Champagne; 12/15/2015-12/15/2020: I am not a big champagne lover nor expert but I found this both refreshing and complex at the same time. Great aromatics with dry extract, not to sweet but not sour either, perfect balance for my palate. Aromas are around white fruit, minerals with a touch of strawberry. Very solid especially for a non vintage Champagne.
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11/22/2013 - the player wrote: 89 Points
Excellent fizz but nose dominated by yeast, very pale pink color, almost like a 30year old Blanc de Blanc. Fruit barely showing, with citrus flavors dominating. Decent rose but nothing to write home about and certainly paled in comparison to the Ruinard rose we had before it.
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11/22/2013 - Jhcwine wrote: 91 Points
Paired with a 1998 Celebris Gosset Vintage Extra Brut. The Billecard did not have as much complexity or body as the Gosset. The BSR had a light but distinct pinot nose and palette. A young but delicate wine. But lacking complexity. Perhaps a tad too light bodied. Maybe with time.
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11/22/2013 - asparagus wrote: 92 Points
Very impressed by this showing. The most pricey "big champagne house" NV rose? probably. The best "big champagne house" NV rose? Definitely.
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11/14/2013 - Sundbyberg wrote: 92 Points
Very elegant, light and precise fruit and nice mousse. Lacks debth and greater finesse, but still better than most other rosés out there.
Quite open and ready from the first zip.
From a small bottle.
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11/12/2013 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
A crisp dry Champers, bursting with summer berries and rolling around the gums with a gentle creaminess.
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11/9/2013 - Alex H wrote: 88 Points
Fresh zippy with pink peaches and pink grapefruits with a dollop of fresh cream. A frothing swash of floral scented fleshy raspberriesand strawberries coats the mouth
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11/8/2013 - hkm520240 wrote: 91 Points
90s Napa Cabernet Dinner (Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant, Forum): A little odd to have this Champagne halfway through the red wines tasting flight (in fact almost finish and left 2 more reds) but it was a complementary bottle to the group courtesy of a visitor friend.
Light salmon pink, fresh toasty nose, little nutty and creamy with citrus fruits. Fresh and zesty acidity on palate which is very nice, good palate weight.
I seldom find myself enjoy Champagne Rosé but this is very nice but pity I can't focus on this wine and need to give priority to the reds.
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11/6/2013 - camben Likes this wine: 94 Points
rasberry and cinnamin ,yes i cant spell
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11/2/2013 - Paul S wrote: 93 Points
Champagne and Sushi (Megumi, Sentosa Golf Club): The only wine served non-blind, this was an absolutely delicious and surprising excellent wine. The Billecart-Salmon has always been one of the best NV Rosés around, but like the Selosse Initiale that came just before it, this was just about the best bottle or two I have had out of many over the years - it really brought me back to the first time I tried one of these and fell in love with it. There was a youthful pop and fizz on this when first popped, and when poured into the glass, it showed a lovely nose with light layer of earth underlying pretty scents of strawberries, cherries and apples. The palate was where it really shone though. There was a freshness and energy here that somehow lifted the wine beyond the restaurant bottles that I have had recently, with a fine, vigorous bead and a beautiful balance showing amidst its ripe flavours of strawberries, raspberries and cream flavours, with a hint of citrussy lemons running behind. Rather sweeter and more fruitily expressive than usual I thought, but there was always a lovely cut and precision to the proceedings. In fact, while this did not have quite the depth and intensity of the marquee Rosés (say Dom Perignon, Krug or even Billecart-Salmon's own Cuvee Elisabeth), its absolutely pitch perfect balance made it a joy to drink. Lovely finish too, with a long slide of mineral and spice to end. Gorgeous stuff, and quite the perfect pairing with Anago (Japanese sea eel) seasoned in a sweet sauce. Yum.
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11/2/2013 - Mingmong wrote: 94 Points
Fresh perfume floral nose. Love the nose. This bottle is the best so far. L strawberries and cream and elegance. Beautiful!
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11/1/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
fresh, delicious.
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10/31/2013 - Yme wrote:
Similar note as previously. I will add it paired quite well with South & North Indian curries.
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10/25/2013 - winestem wrote: 93 Points
Just delicious and dry with a hint of strawberry, great bubbles and refreshing finish!
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10/23/2013 - wineberg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Congruence Wine Dinner with Steve Eisenhauer (Bourbon Steak, DC): Didn't get the disgorgement date here, but it was at least a few years old.
Showed red apple, lemon tart, slight hint of butterscotch, hazelnut, and yeasty bread. Nice fine mousse, crisp acidity.
A nice opening to the evening. Seemed like it could have sat in the cellar a few more years too.
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10/20/2013 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 91 Points
@ Yew restaurant
1/2 price bottles Sunday D+K+the Polska sisters
Deep red grapefruit color. Clean
Faint nose, like grapefruit. Tiny bubbles. Tart, tastes like
grapefruit and raspberries.
Medium + finish
Damon+Kristina+Julie
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10/17/2013 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points
Champagne Tasting: Roses, orange and a touch of earth. Medium bodied, quite sweet and the sweetness doesn't let the fruit express itself much.but there is decent balance with some acidity coming through on the finish.
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10/7/2013 - GEDC wrote: 90 Points
Nice and refreshing acidity lovely sparkling bubbles, but nothing special really....
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9/30/2013 - Charogers Likes this wine: 90 Points
Just a bit bitter / restricted maybe but perhaps it's the tart apple. Quite acidic
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9/28/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 93 Points
The best rose champagne around. Smooth, perfectly balanced, nice effervescence with clear hints of strawberry intertwined with a dash of kir. Too expensive for what it is but clear market-maker and category -leader. You just can't go wrong.
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9/26/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Very good. Similar as the one I had earlier in the week.
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9/26/2013 - Ladalove wrote: 90 Points
- Salmon color with small pearls.
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9/25/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
I opened a split of this with the salad and chicken breast. This is a benchmark rose. Salmon color with crisp strawberry acidity. Fine mousse, laser precision and layered. By no means is this inexpensive but it does offer great value. I'm never concerned that I'm not getting my money's worth whenever I'm drinking Billecart.
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9/21/2013 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points
Rousseau 2009 Horizontal Tasting: Earthy, with some florals - quite fresh and bright. Decent length, but in the end it lacks depth to be great.
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8/30/2013 - Barolo Raymond wrote: 91 Points
Francine's home dinner with the Benningtons p2: No notes taken: medium pink, aromas of fresh baked bread, strawberries, toast and nut notes on the palate, persistent very fine mousse. Delicious and elegant.
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8/24/2013 - RayOB wrote: 91 Points
Drank in Bordeaux
Really good value Rose and a great reference point for the price. No wonder the French drink so much of it.
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8/18/2013 - Vinomark wrote: 90 Points
Creamy but crisp red and orange fruits with tiny bubbles and moderate length. Opened up in glass to reveal a richness and nutty spice quality.
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8/10/2013 - winesteward Likes this wine: 91 Points
Found at the bottom of my wine cav. I don't even remember buying this or how long I've had it but the taste seems to indicate I've had it for quite a number of years. Full and rich with strawberry and dark cherry notes. There's also a touch of honey and some hazelnut. I like the way this has developed. A nice way to start but I was able to save some up to the end of dinner and it was really lovely with the Laguiole cheese.
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8/6/2013 - Double-A wrote: 85 Points
Pink Grapefruit, mineral and bread dough nose. Dry and zesty with good mousse; citrusy finish.
3/5
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7/26/2013 - pbaek wrote:
I've had this in my cellar for years and it does come across slightly tired, with round and smooth flavors but also leaning towards being oxidized. Kept for too long.
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7/22/2013 - cdmoky wrote: 91 Points
Crisp strawberry/raspberry tart. Yum
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7/21/2013 - emmanuel13 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very good champagne : very fresh, raspberry, mineral, flowers. 58 €.
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7/21/2013 - cadamson wrote: 86 Points
Have this a lot. For whatever reason, this one was just ok. Normal color and nose, but just a bit shallow.
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7/20/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote: 86 Points
From 375. Fairly mature aromas and flavors, still nicely effervescent and energetic. Half-bottle was bought approx 5 years ago. These were better when younger.
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7/16/2013 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
Continues to drink with magnificence and should for some time.
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7/2/2013 - theguy Likes this wine: 92 Points
What can one say other than it was Billecart-Salmon. My favorite champagne. The color. The bubbles. The well balanced fresh taste.
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6/20/2013 - Gurto wrote: 90 Points
Köpt för ett knappt år sedan. Doftar rikt brödigt och koalaktigt. Mogen citrusfrukt, mer vit/gul frukt än röd sådan. I smaken fint koncentrerat med kolaaktig karamelltouch. Lätt mognad och fin syra.
Mycket gott och lite småmoget med bra syranivåer. Känns stabilt och välgjort. 90+
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6/18/2013 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 95 Points
1.5L; always a star, this followed suit with such pleasing rose petal, floral aromatics fronting the fresh strawberry and red cherry notes that are topped with a dash of spice; it was wonderfully palate cleansing and prepared us for the many delights that followed.
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6/16/2013 - Atreyu wrote: 86 Points
rhubarb, dried citrus. Very creamy but light. Sweet finish. Unique and succesful but way too expensive. Will not keep.
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6/14/2013 - winemaker Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely pale pinky orange. Tasted crisp and fresh with some nice yeasty/secondary notes. Bottle disappeared very quickly.
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6/8/2013 - ericindc Likes this wine: 90 Points
Copper color, nice red fruit and a touch of funk and yeast on the nose. Medium bodied with a good amount of mousse. Lighter red fruits... usual suspects, strawberry, cranberry, etc, good minerality, medium yeast, light creaminess and a medium finish. Wanted a touch more from this, excellent wine, but I like a heavier style and I've had better rose champers at much lower price points.
Again a wine that would have benefited from opening 1 hr ahead of time or even decant.
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6/8/2013 - Wine_lvr wrote: 88 Points
Nice easy drinking rose. High dosage. Kind of a Diet version of the Bollinger Rose. More of an aperitif than a food champagne.
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6/4/2013 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 92 Points
A heck of a Monday Night in Cleveland (E. 4th street): Copper in color. The nose has cranberries, rhubarb and cherries. On the palate, this is smooth. Some complexity. Slightly creamy, but with fine acidity. Lovely starter.
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5/28/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistent with previous notes.
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5/24/2013 - cephomer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank from magnum at post prom party for Austin. As always, lovely, elegant, tasty rose that never disappoints. Wonderful crisp acidity, great strawberry and raspberry flavors, mixed with citrus and tight bubbles. Nice long finish too
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5/7/2013 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
You have to give Billecart credit, each bottle of rose I have consumed over the past couple of years has been incredibly consistent. The style is also wonderful with light strawberry and cream flavors and extremely elegant minerality. While the price of this champagne has gone up in recent years and many grower champagnes now exceed it from a quality perspective, it is still a wonderful drink that is perfect as an aperitif outdoors on a warm spring afternoon.
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5/5/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 90 Points
Getting a bit tedious - still high quality although does not justify price, not even close. Marketing-suckers....
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5/5/2013 - 32lakeviewwine wrote: 95 Points
Outstanding bottle of Champagne. I must buy another case.
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4/19/2013 - Yme wrote:
Clear, salmon pink, light intensity. Light, cpfrsh nose of strawberries, citrus, brioche and pebbles. Fresh, balanced palate with predominately strawberries and citrus. Moderate length. Clears the palate and works very well as an aperitif.
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4/8/2013 - dougie Likes this wine: 92 Points
So flavorful and elegant.
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3/24/2013 - hackey37 Likes this wine: 91 Points
The color is pale pink-gold and the smells are strawberry, citrus zest, almonds, toast, and honey. The tastes are strawberry, toasts, almond, honey, crisp pear, lime zest, and subtle sweet spice. The finish is long and the acidity is nice connoting a wonderful food wine.
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3/17/2013 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Searching around for something to have with smoked salmon, grape fruit and blood oranges. Hit upon this. Rather a wonderful combination.
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3/15/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Had at Bourbon Steak with 1/2 dozen oysters. As good as the last bottle. 1/2 bottle was $80 and delicious.
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3/9/2013 - SimonG wrote: 88 Points
Dinner @ R&Y (R&Y): Pale salmon. Quite a fine stream of bubbles and a fine, slightly creamy mousse with some nice minerality either side of some gentle strawberry fruit on the attack and through the mid-palate. Moderate length. Decent. Suspect this would benefit from some cellar age. ***
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3/4/2013 - Filippo wrote: 88 Points
Slightly disappointing. Without soul
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2/26/2013 - Krugman wrote: 90 Points
This was my wife's first pick for her birthday champagne. The Billecart Salmon brut rose has always been one of her top choices. Not only is it very easy to drink, but this rose has a subtlety and finesse to it that most roses are lacking. As a result, the fruit and sweetness are never overpowering and everything stays in balance. The flavors are very strawberry cream centric with wet stone and flint being the most prominent part of its minerality. This is very easy to drink and enjoy. However, sometimes I do find that it is lacking a bit of complexity and can come across as a bit to polished. However, those are minor complaints when you just want a good rose champagne without having to analyze it to much.
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2/24/2013 - MarcelloW wrote: 90 Points
Lots of fine bubbles. Strawberry. Dry and a little bitter aftertaste.
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2/23/2013 - Scubableu Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beautiful, I have never had a champagne that seemed to just disappear on the palate. Light and refreshing.
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2/23/2013 - cjsavino wrote: 92 Points
- Salmon color.
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2/17/2013 - gjk114 Likes this wine: 94 Points
started drinking this recently, and enjoy it more with every bottle. Nice crisp, clean taste with the right amount of rose flavor. For a NV every day drinking champagne, it really staands up well
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2/15/2013 - mxpbuy Likes this wine: 93 Points
I was shocked. I had the MV Rose about 8 years ago and found it pedestrian. Billecart has clearly upgraded its standards since. This was a flavorful Rose with hints of cherry and just barely enough skin to make the wine the most yellow shade of pink I've ever seen. At first glance it was not a Rose. A long finish and just a little honeysuckled citrus to go with the cherry. Perfect acidity/sweetness balance.
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2/14/2013 - Outplaying wrote:
Delicious. Some toasted bread and yeasty aromas. Crisp faint strawberry and watermelon. Delicate and very easy drinking.
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2/10/2013 - Krugman wrote: 90 Points
The Billecart Salmon brut rose has turned into my wife's favorite rose champagne. It thrives on delicacy, finesse, and minerality. The fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberries never come across as heavy and are very well balanced by wet stone, slate, and slight iodine flavors. There is also a subtle creaminess that seams to weave everything together. This drinks very well, but while it technically seems to be a very well made wine, it does seem to be a bit to polished for me sometimes.
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2/9/2013 - therhonestore wrote: 92 Points
Clear pink color. Excellent nose of strawberry, cherry, some chalky minerals. Wonderfully balanced palate with strawberry, raspberry, light sweet bake bread, and some yeast character.
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2/9/2013 - Rudderowb wrote: 94 Points
Big yeast that rounds out over time, fine bubbles, nice green tree fruit. Great structure with aging potential. Really, really nice.
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1/31/2013 - Al Cohol wrote: 91 Points
Lots of mineral, quite acidic. Aroma like coca cola. Ginger ale or root like flavors.
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1/25/2013 - dougie wrote: 92 Points
This batch continues to impress. Clean, flavorful
and elegant. Benchmark NV rose for the class.
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1/25/2013 - Stefanos T. wrote: 95 Points
Lovely Champange of light salmon color and very fine mousse. Nose was fragrant with yeasty notes of brioche, candied almost burnt sugar and raspberry. Light sensation on the palate and refreshing with complexity and length. Quite dry and food friendly.
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1/23/2013 - MProbst Likes this wine: 100 Points
The Champagne was Light Golden Rose in Color. The smell was Light Yeast, and a Hint of Pineapple. The taste was very delicious with Crisp Green Apples as the note, with a Light Yeast Flavor. The bubbles were tiny and abundant. Great Champagne for ANYTIME!!!
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1/20/2013 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 93 Points
From the 2nd 3L bottle in 2 days, this one matched the first one with its elegance and pure essence of nice strawberry/ raspberry flavors which please from the nose through the back end; for those familiar with this rose, we had 2 of the best examples of this winner.
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1/19/2013 - dougie wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful flavors. The most elegant of these I have had In a long time. Drier than usual. Beautiful.
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1/11/2013 - Cubatobaco Likes this wine: 95 Points
I was thoroughly impressed with this Champagne. In the past few months, I have had Ace of Spades, Cristal, Dom Perignon, etc. (higher end) and this stood head and shoulders of most, especially the over priced Ace. A beautiful bouquet of flowers, dough, and green apples exploded in my nose. High acid and refreshing beyond my imagination. Great concentrated flavors of the same aromas took over the palate while still being elegantly round. Just a great Champagne!
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1/5/2013 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
From magnum and wonderful -- clean, precise, but great fruit character.
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1/1/2013 - Madho wrote:
Terrific bottle for New Years eve as well as New Year's Day. Tight flavorful bubbles. Delicious with 2x cream cheese and sweet figs alike.
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1/1/2013 - Tony reser Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank this side by side with Cuvée Dom Perignon 1990. Missed the toasty brioche character of the Dom but the lightness of the BS coupled with the strawberry highlights was a great contrast especially considering the $100 price point of the BS compared to $245 for the Dom. The BS is an exceptional value.
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1/1/2013 - Tony reser Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank this side by side with Cuvée Dom Perignon 1990. Missed the toasty brioche character of the Dom bust the lightness of the BS coupled with the strawberry highlights was a great contrast especially considering the $100 price point of the BS compared to $245 for the Dom. The Bs is an exceptional value.
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1/1/2013 - cephomer Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had from jeroboam at Gisondis New Years party-2013. Light, fresh, crisp as always. Very dry, slightly yeasty, with lots of strawberries. If any complaint, it was perhaps too cold as I left the bottle outside to chill. My favorite non-vintage rose.
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12/31/2012 - marksfamily Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice yeast aroma and taste. Very soft on the palate with light, active bubbles. Lovely pink color. Not necessarily worth the price?
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12/31/2012 - Burnsaj1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
crisp and light with whole mouth soft feel
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12/31/2012 - levinml wrote: 92 Points
Nice, easy drinking. Just a hint of sweetness, not residual sugar, but just fruity flavor. Fun to drink.
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12/31/2012 - Krugman wrote: 90 Points
First up on the New Year's eve champagne menu was bottle of Billecart Salmon brut rose to get everyone warmed up. Despite dropping a bit in quality compared to bottles from several years ago, this rose is still extremely well polished and manages to maintain a nice strawberry creaminess to go along with its delicate minerality. This disappeared very quickly among the small group of people celebrating at our house.
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12/31/2012 - Zinlady Likes this wine: 93 Points
Had before dinner with smoked salmon and almonds. It was so delicious. Nice bubbles. Great color. Lots of upfront fruit. So glad this wine is again available in Virginia
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12/31/2012 - Yagil wrote: 91 Points
subtle yeasts aroma
light fruity & yeast flavours, dry, fine, qualitative, fine pleasant aftertaste.
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12/26/2012 - edwilley3 wrote: 91 Points
Love it? No. Like it quite a bit? Yes. I drink a variety of bubbly, typically favoring vintage bottles with some cellar aging, but also enjoying more straightforward lighter styles. I had the most recent bottle of this on Boxing Day and will follow up later this week with Vilmart Cuvee Rubis while my mind is fresh. Best description I can give is elegant and dry, with that typical BS lightness (and mineral!) and good acid-fruit balance. Would prefer a bit of toast to round it out, but that's not the mission of this wine. Best to drink a little on the warm side, as flavors are easily masked if too cold. Definitely food-friendly. Having had some exceptional bottles recently, I just can't give this more than 91, but I really feel it goes past 90.
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12/26/2012 - OCgasman wrote:
2nd time having this in the last couple months. Not a fan. Not buying any more.
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12/22/2012 - Krugman wrote: 90 Points
Christmas Champagne Bash with friends (At home): This Billecart Salmon Brut Rose was the second bottle poured at our Christmas champagne party and seemed to go over very well with all the guests. The light Billecart style with lots of minerals is something that almost everyone seems to love, even if they are not big champagne drinkers. For me this was good, but I have had better bottles of this wine and it was a bit of a letdown after the Magnum of 2004 Vilmart Grand Cellier D'Or.
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12/18/2012 - astroman wrote:
Great champagne. Enjoyable with good aromas and palate
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12/12/2012 - Anthony Lombardi wrote:
Consistent with the last bottle. Pale salmon color. The nose lifts from the glass with light red berries & a little tree fruit. Layered, yeasty palate, good intensity, but balanced with high acidity. Long finish.
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12/9/2012 - WDSteers Likes this wine: 92 Points
strawberry meringue and lime. paired with quail eggs on tapenade toasts
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12/6/2012 - Seth Rosenberg Likes this wine: 89 Points
Crush's Annual Champagne Gala 2012: Quick note (18 wines in an hour) Much better than the M&C 02 Rose. Nose of sweet strawberry fruit. Creamy, fruit and sweet with ripe strawberry on the palate as well. Good mousse, and a smooth mouthfeel. A little simple, but tasty. Nose - 4/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4.5/6, Je Ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 14.5/20.
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11/27/2012 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Fresh, lovely. Long lasting penetrating flavor. Very nice indeed.
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11/26/2012 - oeno Likes this wine: 90 Points
Was aged for 2 years. This helped its complexity.
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11/24/2012 - Wink wrote: 91 Points
Very light, pale pink or salmon. Nose of yeast, roses, cherry, and citrus. Fine effervescence. Round, crisp palate of apple, cherry, citrus, yeast, and minerals. Vibrant acidity. Excellent length. Superb balance and elegance.
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11/22/2012 - moben wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful with smoked turkey and butternut squash soup
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11/22/2012 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
Previous notes apply
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11/21/2012 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
This is drinking very well right now and has opened up nicely since I bought this batch about six months ago. The beauty of this champagne is its delicacy and finesse. The strawberry and cream flavors are perfectly balanced by the minerality and wet stone flavors. While there are some other grower NV rose champagnes that have surpassed this rose - Pierre Peters rose Albane comes to mind - the Billecart Salmon is still one of the standard bearers in this category.
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11/16/2012 - Anthony Lombardi wrote:
Pink salmon color. Loads of cherry, brioche & pear on the nose. Light to medium bodied with high acid, mineral/rocky notes on entry. Red fruit takes over the mid palate. Apples & cranberry finish accentuated with hints of brioche. Clean, but a bit clipped on the finish.
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11/10/2012 - BillyT wrote: 92 Points
Previous notes apply
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11/8/2012 - BillyT wrote: 92 Points
Better than previous bottles in that it was crisp with bright acidity, full mouth feel, nose of apple, bisquit with strawberry and rasberry jam without the sweetness. Extremely tiny bubbles, elegant creaminess. Excellent NV Rose.
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11/6/2012 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose has always been a special rose champagne. Even if its quality may have dipped ever so slightly in the past several years, it is still one of the standard bearers in the rose category. The beauty of this champagne is in its elegance, delicacy, and light body. In addition, it still manages to maintain wonderful strawberry and cream fruit flavors along with a smooth chalky minerality. This is a perfect aperitif champagne, but it could also go very well with light appetizers. Sometimes its fun to serve this to friends who claim not to like champagne very much and watch their reaction. I have yet to come across someone who does not like this champagne.
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10/17/2012 - Garbots wrote: 98 Points
Luscious
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10/13/2012 - Vintomas wrote: 89 Points
Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé tasting (Gothenburg): Appearance: orange hue with light amber.
Nose: cocoa powder, red berries, red apples, developed notes, light nuttiness.
Palate: slightly more than medium bodied, fruity with red apples, red berries, citrus, rather high acidity, some mineral.
From a half-bottle from the early 1990s.
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10/11/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
Strawberries, cherries, chalk and wet stones in the fore with brioche and nuts in the background. Energetic on the night, with a tight, well-focused bead. Lovely
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10/9/2012 - Björn Sesoselak wrote: 92 Points
Pink/yellow-ish. Small, rel. few bubbles. Strawberries, bread and grapefruit. Quite dry, frech and taste of red berries. With a shellfish plate.
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10/5/2012 - Tom Henriksveen Likes this wine:
Light orange color, seen in the light more towards amber. Bone dry and crisp with lively acidity. Very nice mouthfeel/mousse, moderate beads. Nose shows tangerine and brioche, while the palate reveals brioche, orange/orange peel wild strawberry. Long aftertaste and the orangy bitterness is pleasant. To my palate the best NV we have had so far. Degorged June 2010. I even think this would age gracefully.
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9/18/2012 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 93 Points
The Semicentennial Birthday "Season"; 9/16/2012-9/18/2012 (San Francisco and the Napa Valley): My reluctance to record notes about non-vintage, non-bottle-lot-specified Champagne offerings has been well-established. That said, this was a fairly recent bottling which lived up to the style to which Billecart-Salmon aspires. Medium salmon-colored, it shows a brisk small bead and an intense nose of strawberries, rose petals, lavender and almonds. Medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh acidity and a lively mouth texture. The middle is solid and the crisp finish is medium-to-long. This is about as good as non-vintage rosé Champagne can get. Drink now-12/14.
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9/9/2012 - Krugman wrote: 90 Points
This go to rose showed relatively well, even if it does not seem to have the same level of refinement and delicacy that it used to show 5 years ago. I am not fully sure what the reason is for this slight drop in quality compared to older bottlings, but hopefully it is just temporary. Still, the Billecart Salmon rose had nice strawberry and cream flavors with slight minerality. The aftertaste was pleasant and lasted for at least 15 seconds. A solid champagne, but at this price point there are other roses that are better for slightly less money.
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9/8/2012 - NNV wrote: 88 Points
Good bottle of Rose. Nice acid level but wasn't crazy about the finish. I'd go Paul Bara, Gosset, or Ruinart Rose before B/S, esp at this price point.
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9/1/2012 - Outplaying wrote:
Very good!
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8/27/2012 - WDSteers wrote: 93 Points
yeasty nose and strawberry wild cherry flavor
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8/24/2012 - Krugman wrote: 92 Points
This was one of the best Billecart Salmon rose's that I have had in years. I guess this was not surprising given that it was a magnum purchased 4 years ago that has been aging quietly. It had a bit of extra depth and maturity compared to recent 750ml examples, while maintaining nearly all of the freshness. This had Billecart's signature delicacy and minerality with light raspberries, strawberries, and cream. It is too bad that I do not have any more of these magnums as the recent releases of this rose from the last couple of years do not quite seem to have quite the same level of quality as the bottles from roughly 4-5 years ago.
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8/20/2012 - Deadhead wrote: 93 Points
5+ years in the cellar and it is drinkng wonderfully! Refreshing and crisp.
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8/19/2012 - Foodievines Likes this wine: 92 Points
Gorgeous light salmon in color with aromas of strawberry, rose petal, mineral, and a hint of yeast. In the mouth, very zesty bubbles followed by kiwi, raspberry, and nice acidity and length. Another great rose from Billecart Salmon.
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8/18/2012 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
Even though I have had bottles of NV Rose that I enjoy a bit more than this Billecart, I have not had a bottle of rose that is more consistently good than this one. This is a lighter style of rose that relies more on elegance than on power and it tastes like chardonnay is clearly in the lead in terms of flavor influence. I get flavors of strawberries, raspberries, a touch of creaminess, wet rocks, and strong minerality. This champagne should be consumed as an aperitif given that it is on the lighter side. Overall, this continues as one of the go to NV rose's in champagne.
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8/4/2012 - Wink wrote: 90 Points
The color of really dilute tea. Only the faintest pink tint. Nose of yeast, wet stones, and citrus. Refreshing, crisp palate of black cherry, lemon zest, and a little tropical fruit. Excellent length. Lively acidity. Nice, fine effervescence. An elegant, balanced NV Rose Champagne.
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8/3/2012 - Obalde wrote:
pale orange; med+ youthful, raspberries, strawberries, some biscuit overtones, floral; med+ acid, med body/alcohol, med+ intensity/finish, cherry cola, raspberry, cranberry, orange ptih, biscuit; very good
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7/28/2012 - Stephan O wrote: 93 Points
(Drank at The Square, London.) Exquisitely balanced, with pure, clean notes of strawberries and cream, lemon, and ginger. I don't detect much minerality. Very pretty light bronze color, top-notch bead, long finish. In other words, it hits all the right technical notes. So now I see why it's so popular. Can't believe this is the first time I've had it. Note to self: do it again, and sooner next time.
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7/27/2012 - cglex wrote: 92 Points
Very nice and solid rose champagne. Could drink with the main meal if so inclined.
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7/22/2012 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
It think fortheloveofchampagne describes it quite well and I'll leave it at that.
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7/21/2012 - pbaek wrote:
This has spent years in my cellar and comes across as quite smooth with flavors of ripe strawberry fruit, hazel nuts and biscuit. Very good.
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7/11/2012 - curtr wrote: 90 Points
Dry with nice depth.
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7/8/2012 - Wink wrote: 90 Points
Served to Rich, Lily, Will, & Jeannine on Will's return from 4 months in Australia. Salmon colored. Nose of yeast, cherry and citrus. Crisp palate of black cherry, lemon peel, and strawberry. Very good length. Crisp acidity. Creamy texture. Delightful effervescence.
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6/29/2012 - Barolo Raymond wrote: 92 Points
Just finished a bottle to commemorate Mees' graduation. Festive, summer, elegant, brilliant. Old Dutch pink, rich in colour, numerous persistent fine bubbles forming a rich mousse. Nose of summer fruits, strawberries, and some yeast notes in the background. Dry, medium(+) superfine acidity, medium flavours of strawberries, red cherries, berries, straw, a tiny bit of toast. Mousse is very delicate, rich, omnipresent and gravity-defying. Medium length, elegant, extremely well balanced, complex, appetizing finish. A summer delight. Must buy.
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6/28/2012 - grapist wrote: 93 Points
One of my favorites. All the qualities I like in Champagne. I don't need to pay many times more to get something I may not like any better.
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6/22/2012 - Lord Rodney wrote: 89 Points
I like this Rosé quite a lot. Elegant and quite complex. But it's too damn xpensive for what it is!
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6/21/2012 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
This was terrific. It possessed loads of complexity, with a brilliant balance and a creamy delicacy that danced on the tongue before finishing long and lush. Non-vintage champagne simply does get much better than this.
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6/9/2012 - JSOL Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drank to celebrate moving in to the new flat. Very pleasant, though didn't knock my socks off.
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5/31/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Paul Bocuse ***, Collonges au Mont d'Or, France): Salmon, silky, delicate, very refined fruit, comme d'habitude.
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5/25/2012 - ForTheLoveOfChampagne wrote: 95 Points
Rich and creamy, red berries cut through making way for freshness and crispness. The flavours mingle beautifully with the creaminess of the Chardonnay; tantalising and delighting my taste buds-oh what joy! I sense a lovely warming on the mid palate with doughy / bready notes emerging from somewhere below before it moves quickly into a dry, chalky, mineral finish. A key trait of this champagne is its amazing concentration of flavours. Yet there is. A restrained intensity to this well balanced Pinot-Chardonnay love affair. What a wonderful experience. Find more notes on my blog www.fortheloveofchampagne.blogspot.com
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5/19/2012 - HRT wrote:
Lovely rose with pale salmon color. Citus, tangerine nose. Clean on the palate. Very nice.
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5/18/2012 - dbkitc wrote: 91 Points
Consistently excellent rose bubbles. So drinkable. (91)
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5/14/2012 - JayPKay wrote: 90 Points
An excellent looking and drinking champagne. However, champagne isn't my strong-suit, so I would be more likely to get a bottle of Veuve yellow label and pay half the price of what a Billecart Salmon costs. If you are a champagne lover/afficionado, you will be pleased with the subtle rose-like qualities that make this bottle unique. Certainly worth trying at some point in your life if you have the opportunity.
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5/13/2012 - pbaek wrote:
From magnum. I've aged this bottle for years in my cellar and the aging has really been good to the wine. It is smooth and rounded with flavors of ripe strawberry, nuts, yeast and earth. Still mineral with nice acidity, this is where it should be now. I wouldn't hold on this any longer. Celebrating Jayne's MBA graduation with her family in our house.
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5/13/2012 - sfqwino wrote: 89 Points
Didn't show well today. A little disappointing.
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5/2/2012 - Outplaying wrote:
Mmm. Enjoyed this one. Some faint tart red fruits, strawberry and watermelon. Good acidity. Some yeasty, toasty notes. Very good.
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4/30/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Gordon Ramsay ***, London, UK): Delicate as always. A bit more yeasty perhaps?
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4/23/2012 - Shorepower wrote:
Från halvflaska som legat uppskattningsvis 15-20 år efter deg. Fantastiskt mogen ton, smörstekt brioche, äppelpaj, kanel, mocca och en helt underbar smörighet. Fortfarande en hel den friska bärtoner som skymtar fram. Antydan till sherry. Vinet är perfekt balanserat med fin , kännbar mousse. Lager på lager med smaker som har en riktigt bra smörighet. Vinet hänger kvar länge i munnen och eftersmaken känns långt efter att det sista glaset är drucket. Otroligt bra vin och aboslut den bästa Billecart-Salmon NV rosé jag druckit och en av de bättre äldre NV överhuvudtaget. Ett vin som påminner mig varför jag gillar champagne.
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4/14/2012 - french16 wrote:
Plenty of fresh red berries with an elegant yeastiness. Nice persistance.Clean and balanced. Fine bubbles. Very good.
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4/7/2012 - Javachip wrote: 93 Points
San Diego WineSpectator.com Offline, 4/7/2012 (Casa Red Guy, San Diego): Non-blind. Clear pale light copper-salmon with very fine bubbles. Notes of Macintosh apples, berries, flowers, and minerals. Fresh, crisp, tart, wonderful. My #2 and group's SECOND PLACE in this flight of non-red wines.
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4/3/2012 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
Dinner at Gunther's (Gunther's, Purivs Street, Singapore): This remains one of the most reliable NV Rosés around. This may not have been the best bottle I have tried, but it was nevertheless still quite good. It had a very pleasant nose, with top-notes of earth and yeast, almost a hint of walnut bread playing on background of strawberry and cherry aromas. The palate was very bright and lively as always, with sprightly acidity running through green strawberry notes spiked with some citrussy lemon and a touch of stony mineral at the decent finish. A fine, lively mousse kept it dancing through the mouth. This could have done with a touch more complexity, but it was otherwise a very nice champagne. As usual, it was a nice foil for a lot of the seafood on the table, perhaps showing best with a lovely Carbinero prawn dish.
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3/24/2012 - scotty_b wrote: 91 Points
Bread and strawberry cream. Solid acid.
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3/10/2012 - VinumDiligo wrote: 95 Points
My favorite Rose...nice bread and strawberry nose, strawberry and rhubarb taste. Excellent!!!
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3/7/2012 - LMK wrote: 90 Points
Great Rose
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3/5/2012 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Bit more mature than usual, but I've had this 375 ml bottle for 5 or 6 years.
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2/27/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
A private lunch (L'Arnsbourg/Jean-Georges Klein***, Untermuhltal, Alsace, France): From magnum. As delicious as always.
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2/27/2012 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
Billecart Salmon Brut rose continues to be a fantastic apperatif champagne that has appeal to a wide range of pallates. In fact, take anyone who does not like champagne and give them a glass of this and watch how quickly they change their mind. While this is not extremely complex, it is made in a light style that is very different than many more serious roses that need to be consumed with food. It has wonderful and subtle strawberry cream flavors along with strong minerality that give it its trademark balance. A great rose for drinking on its own when you don't want to think too much about the champagne that you are drinking and just want something light and tasty.
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2/5/2012 - Rezy13 wrote: 91 Points
Super Bowl 2012 (Roswell, GA): Very fine bubbles and very crisp acidity. Light on the palate and drinkable. Dried strawberry, cherry, citrusy. Preferred this over the Agrapart.
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1/31/2012 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Great. Salmon color. Ripe red fruit-strawberry with lively, tight, tiny bubbles.
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1/26/2012 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Acker Merrall BYO (Sepia - Chicago IL): Aromas of raspberry and strawberry, slightly floral. Same bright red fruit on palate with good acidity, textures and balance.
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1/23/2012 - Krugman wrote: 92 Points
This bottle was purchased in 2008 and is my last bottle from that purchase. It is interesting to see how this champagne has matured over time. It has lost a little bit of its effervescence, but still had a decent amount of bubbles. What was really interesting is the extra richness and complexity that this has gained over time. It had a level of depth and rich pinot flavors that the new releases of this wine have not yet acquired. It was very tasty, but had turned into a wine that would now go much better with appetizers rather than as an apperatif. It is a question of individual taste as to whether the new version or old version is better. If you like more depth and complexity then it is better to age this for several years. Personally I like them both as it depends on what you are using them for. I would encourage fans of this Rose to put away a couple of bottles and drink the rest closer to release. This remains one of the best non-vintage rose's on the market. Especially if you can find it around $60 per bottle and not the $100 that some retailers are charging. If you purchase online it is not hard to find this for well under $100.
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1/20/2012 - danstrings wrote: 89 Points
Good spicy zesty rose...
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1/18/2012 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Consistant with previous
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1/14/2012 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
The current version of this is one of those champagne's that will be enjoyed by all - seasoned champagne drinkers and non-champagne drinkers alike. It is wonderfully fresh and brisk with subtle flavors of strawberries, cream, and minerals. It is not the most complex champagne I have ever had, but is perfect for any occasion as an apperatif or with light appetizers. Its hard to go wrong here unless you are paying more than $65 to $70 per bottle.
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1/3/2012 - Krugman wrote: 92 Points
Once again this latest release of Billecart Salmon Brut Rose performed extremely well. Perfect balance and very light with wonderful minerality. Other flavors included strawberries, cream, vanilla, and a tiny bit of yeast. This will likely continue to improve with a little bit of age, but not too much.
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1/2/2012 - Zinlady wrote: 90 Points
Had on New Year's Eve at midnight. Wonderful to try again after not being able to find for years. Color is almost golden.
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1/1/2012 - sachsen wrote: 92 Points
Out of magnum, leftover bottle from summer 2008 wedding.
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1/1/2012 - ElGreco wrote: 84 Points
A "nice" champagne, but not worth the price ($100). Unfortunately, this wine was rather one-dimensional. The nose showed some watermelon, strawberries, and some yeastiness. The palate was a bit on the thin side and not as creamy as I was hoping. Some berries and yeastiness came through on the palate complemented by a streak of acidity and minerals. A fleeting finish. This lacked energy and complexity. No thanks.
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12/31/2011 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
This was the latest release. It had wonderful tension and minerality with great freshness and bubbles. To me Billecart Salmon Rose remains one of the very best non-vintage rose's on the market. The trick is finding it at a resasonable price. It is a value if you can find it in the $60 to $65 range, but I would not pay the $100 per bottle prices that some retailers think they can charge.
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12/31/2011 - goofy Yno wrote: 91 Points
nice , good balance, not too yeasty or too sweet. easy to drink
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12/29/2011 - bbakove wrote: 91 Points
Initial bouquet of fugi apple and strawberry preserve. Flavors of apple, pear, yeast and ...walnut? Good acid balance. Pairs well with food or stands alone. Enjoy!
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12/27/2011 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Delicieux. Strawberries and cream, baked apples, brioche, hint of spice; elegant mousse, seductive, silky texture, very subtle minerality, completely seamless. fresh as rainwater, excellent length, great finesse. Outstanding style.
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12/25/2011 - yofog wrote: 90 Points
Very, very good. But at twice the price of any other nv rose? I think not, monsieur. Still, great with a cheese/herbs omelette.
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12/25/2011 - melzar wrote: 90 Points
Always like this wine. Color just glows in the holiday season. This bottle not quite as good as usual. Perhaps leaving in the cellar a couple of years didn't help.
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12/23/2011 - Mige wrote: 92 Points
Very fruity, clean and complex nose with rasberry, pear, citrus and vanilla. Dry and fruity with delicate mousse. Long and fresh aftertaste.
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12/23/2011 - David J Cooper wrote: 92 Points
Gorgeous pink colour. Lots of mousse and gorgeous red fruit, cherry and raspberry and a bit of bread dough. dry sparkling red fruit flavours with a creamy dry finsih.
A measuring point for rose Champagne.
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12/20/2011 - llink wrote:
Great nose, really fine balance with some wonderful light strawberry notes complemented by a good dose of acidity. A can't miss rose.
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12/18/2011 - JJG1961 wrote: 92 Points
Always reliable, solid rose
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12/1/2011 - gfish wrote: 91 Points
Didn't take notes at the time but had with sushi.
Really terrific rose that is in the style of high acidity, not sweet, raspberry and cranberry fruit. I prefer the Vilmart cuvee rubis just slightly more, but this was wonderful.
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11/27/2011 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Always one of my favorite NV Rose wines. I had this for dinner tonight. Had some Marconi Almonds and popcorn. Went really well.
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11/24/2011 - jreis wrote:
Starter for Thanksgiving. Beautiful mousse, lovely structure. Sweet baked bread and strawberry on the nose, nice taut construction and acidity. Lovely.
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11/19/2011 - HRT wrote:
Beautiful salmon color. Tangerine, citrus nose. Slightly yeasty, stawberries and tangerine on palate, very smooth, lovely.
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11/19/2011 - Krugman wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was very mature due to its 3+ years of bottle age. Wonderful deep orange color with good complexity and stone minerality. It has lost a little bit of its effevesence, but it has also gained in smoothness. This continues to be a very solid rose.
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11/3/2011 - french16 wrote:
2007 based, drinking nicely with a little bit of age. Wonderful fruity nose with orange zest, mandarine, red currant and yeast. Slightly nutty. Lively on the palate, more lime and strawberry. The acidity plays with the fruitiness on this rose. More yeast on the rich finish.
Really nice.
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10/22/2011 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Acker Merrall Inaugural Chicago Auction (Trump International Hotel): As always an easy drinking Rose. Red cherry and strawberry on nose and palate. Trace sweetness in middle. Clean and direct finish, lots of fun.
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10/21/2011 - HRT wrote:
Very impressive. Beautiful color. Lively scents of peach, citrus. Very clean, balanced, elegant. For under $70 you cannot go wrong.
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10/21/2011 - Krugman wrote: 92 Points
A beautiful bottle of NV Rose just like all the other Billecart Salmon Rose's I have had recently. Like the others, this bottle had a couple years of bottle age and had developed a complexity that is often missing from this champagne when consumed right after purchase.
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10/14/2011 - Krugman wrote: 92 Points
With 3 years of bottle age this was a beutiful burnt orange color with a melodious odor of strawberries. It had a wonderful rich pinot flavor of tangerines, rapberries, strawberries, bread, and cream. Although the balance was not perfect, it was a very enjoyable bottle of rose and very mature. It will be interesting to contrast this with a new bottle.
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10/2/2011 - Krugman wrote: 92 Points
Please see my previous note. This is one of the best of not the best NV Rose champagne's on the market. Precision, minerality and balance help elevate this champagne beyond most of its direct competitors.
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9/25/2011 - brigcampbell wrote:
Looks salmon in color, go figure. Not a lot happening on the nose; light peach and cherry fruit. Mild yeast.
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9/25/2011 - WDSteers wrote: 93 Points
strawberry, yeast and toast. great wine
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9/22/2011 - dustbuddy wrote:
An apple and strawberry pink delight.
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9/18/2011 - the godfather wrote:
definitely a favorite of mine
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9/17/2011 - Krugman Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is a very different style to the Camille Saves rose, which is also one of my favorites. The Camille Saves has deeper and fresher pure pinot flavors as well as stronger acid streak that tastes like sour patch kids candy (without the sweetness). The Billecart Salmon Rose on the other hand is a deep shimmering orange color in the glass (this bottle had 3 years of storage age on it) and was a harmonious balance of maturity, balance, freshness, acidity, and good minerality. This is a very enjoyable bottle of champagne that anyone (even non-champagne drinkers) would love. I also recommend putting your bottles of this in the cellar for 2-3 years after purchase as time seems to smooth this out and bring out more complexity. A very good bottle of rose. The one negative about NV Billecart Salmon Rose today is the price. Many will find this champagne now priced between $90 and $105 per bottle. At those price points it is certainly not worth it. However, if you look hard enough (especially online), you can still find this for between $60 and $70 per bottle, which is where it should be priced.
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9/14/2011 - Yme wrote:
Pink salmon in colour. Light, fresh strawberry and brioche nose. Light bodied though it paired well with both light appetizers and heavish meat main meals. Refreshing summer red fruits with a slight slatey and citrus finish. Lovely NV rose champagne and as always, a crowd pleaser.
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9/11/2011 - TheWineMonkey wrote:
The colour is a pale rose. On the nose there are aromas of fresh bread dough and just a hint of strawberry. On the palate gentle bubbles, subtle yeasty flavours, balanced acidity with an elegant and smooth finish. Accompanied smoked salmon on sesame & pumpkin flat bread. A good match but the smokiness of the salmon was perhaps a tade dominate.
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9/4/2011 - dexwine wrote: 92 Points
I have had many bottles over the past year since Billecart is finally broadly available in the Florida market. Consistent and always great. Fine bead, crisp yet just round enough, red fruits with a yeasty note and long.
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8/29/2011 - RayOB wrote: 90 Points
A Horizontal Champagne Tasting of Moutard & Others in Bordeaux of all places
A nice clean Rose that will keep people happy. Nothing extraordinary but something that will start the night well
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8/23/2011 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Need to get more of these. Great way to start dinner.
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8/18/2011 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
BSR split. 2 glasses, perfection. A hikau:
pink bubbles flowing
strawberries, clean minerals
a belly party
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8/17/2011 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Crackers and Billy Rose? Could be a lot worse.
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8/16/2011 - KeithSurg wrote: 91 Points
Rich, yeasty nose followed by flavors of strawberry and cherry. Pinot noir flavors mingle with fresh bread. Has lost some effervescence, but may just be my bottle. Nice finish.
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8/12/2011 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Great way to start the weekend.
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8/8/2011 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - Bordeaux 1er 1988-94 (Alio's, Surry Hills): [12%] Somewhere between onion-skin and salmon in colour, this fizz presents a freshly luscious strawberry fruit nose, a palate of creamy-textured bubbles, a crisp, dry texture and generally medium weight. It’s quite dry, and is very more-ish. A good palate coating of (presumably) pinot-derived flavours seem quite youthful; there’s not a lot of yeastiness here. Attractive wine of some considerable class.
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8/6/2011 - mdobro wrote: 90 Points
ausgezeichnet
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8/5/2011 - soyhead wrote: 91 Points
Delicious nose of strawberry, sweet cherry, and dough
Mouth - subtle pit fruits, delicious though not domineering, not for strongly flavored food pairings. Good acidity. Nice. Restrained.
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8/4/2011 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
I haven't bought 1/2 bottles much before, but I find them profoundly satisfying. consistent with previous.
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7/30/2011 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
Regular dinner group (@ JvT): Very soft and mild. Very pleasant rosé Champagne.
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7/29/2011 - mikeh2020 wrote: 90 Points
Very consistent for NV. Can't get enough of this stuff!
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7/20/2011 - lepetitchateau wrote: 93 Points
Lovely stuff - did not know what to expect as this is a N.V., which means it is many vintages in one so who knows what you will get. However, it was very successful and T. liked it even more than DP!
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7/16/2011 - Tim Heaton wrote:
I'm intentionally leaving the score blank because this was an N.V. bottle that I had acquired in 2008. Sadly, I think I waited a year too long (I would have hoped that an N.V. acquired in 2008 would have held up better after only 3 years, but perhaps this is a case of bottle variation). It showed well, but nothing overwhelmed and certainly failed to live up to the nearly $60 price-tag. Still, one of my favorites at this price-point. B/B+
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7/10/2011 - godx wrote: 90 Points
France 2011 - Côte d'Or; 7/8/2011-7/13/2011 (Beaune): Drank on a picnic in the vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin (Clos St. Jacques). From 375ml. Nice orange/pink colour. Nose of strawberries, toast and some yeast. Soft mousse, great acidity and a lengthy finish. Soft and almost creamy on the palate than finishes fresh. Great with food. Excellent.
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7/10/2011 - rnellans wrote: 92 Points
Salmon color. Very fine bead. Nice red fruits, some minerality. Nice balance.
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7/1/2011 - jaimetown wrote: 93 Points
Absolutely on point, this bottle. After two years of bottle age, elegant, balanced and utterly charming bottle of Billecart Rose. Killer with sushi.
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6/28/2011 - coremill wrote: 92 Points
Pale pink/gold color. Prett cran/ras/strawberry nose, plus a touch of grapefruit and a bit of cut grass, with lovely freshness. Great acidic cut that drives through the palate, belying a really nice richness to the fruit. Light as a feather but still intense. There's a huge range of fruit flavors here, everything from lemons to blackberries, although the focus is red berry fruit. With air gets slightly sweeter and more floral. Penetrating length. Great stuff.
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6/25/2011 - TinMan wrote: 90 Points
Pale pink (standard) color...a bit of dark fruit with yeast both in the nose and on the tongue. This juice is a standard NV rose' champagne...worth the money but not much more. I'm on after this bottle to explore more rose' champagnes.
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6/25/2011 - acyso wrote: 85 Points
HDH auction tasting at Tru (Chicago, IL): Pale salmon, with just a tinge of orange. Slightly oxidized nose, but it's nevertheless quite alluring. Strangely astringent on the palate, with a lot of alcohol showing through on the midpalate. Some licorice notes as well. I like the style; throw in a bit of oak and you would have an incredible wine. As it is, the oxidative touch here is a little bit overdone, especially without the oak to counter it.
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6/19/2011 - Krugman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always a very pleasing rose. This bottle was not the most complex Billecart Salmon Rose I have had, but is was not too sweet and had a nice mineral aftertaste. Perfect champagne to serve guests who are not experienced with champagne.
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6/4/2011 - rentmp3 wrote: 90 Points
Champagne, Champagne for Everyone! (K&L Wine Merchants, San Francisco, CA): Lot 337014-3671A, disgorged June 30, 2010. 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir, 10% pinot meunier. Very light salmon color. The nose was expressive with beautiful, fresh-cut flowers. On the palate, honey, creamy finish, good acidity, very elegant and restrained in style, long finish.
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5/26/2011 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Dinner at Pierre Gagnaire (Pierre Gagnaire, Rue Balzac, Paris): From a 375ml this time - consistent quality as always. Lovely fresh nose showed strawberries, red berries, some earthy notes, some floral touches, beautiful stuff. The palate had a lovely zip to it, with fresh strawberry flavours, raspberries, a squeeze of lemon and a bit of bottle-age showing with a touch of white meat and some mineral in the finish. Nice stuff as always, and so versatile with food. Yummy, a great way to start the meal.
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5/9/2011 - wineretriever wrote: 90 Points
I'm not much for rose champagne, only because of the weight - but this one had great strawberry cream elements that seemed to lighten up and otherwise full mouthfeel. Drank out of a 375, and would love to have some other bottles. It does make me want to try the blanc de blancs.
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5/1/2011 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 92 Points
From magnum. Crisp, very young. Classic strawberry elements.
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4/23/2011 - Thirsty1 wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with previous.
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4/20/2011 - jaimetown wrote: 91 Points
With two years of bottle age, it has mellowed nicely. Good mousse and mouthfeel, and vibrant and juicy. Complex elements of red fruits and ginger biscuit - just a pleasure to drink.
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4/11/2011 - kleal wrote: 90 Points
The wine had a ice light salmon appearance. The nose was light strawberries and in the mouth light fruits with well balanced acidity. The finish was lacking.
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4/10/2011 - mikeh2020 wrote: 90 Points
Nice minerals and red berries on the nose. Slightly sweeter than I'd expect from a Brut. Nicely balanced.
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4/8/2011 - whits wrote: 90 Points
pale rose appearance, toasty aromas, fresh strawberry, mineral and zesty citrus, tasty, had with raw ahi tuna with kim chee sauce,
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4/3/2011 - xpensivewino wrote: 90 Points
delicious just at the end of its maturity curve. NV champagne 5 years later loses vibrancy.
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3/14/2011 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Drinks with Goedhuis (Lantern, Fullerton Bay Hotel): As good as always. This bottle showed why the Billecart-Salmon remains one of my go-to NV Rosé. There was absolutely nothing to dislike here. Attractive tones of strawberries and raspberries on the nose was taken up on the palate, where a freshly fruited and very inviting attack of red fruits was accompanied by a lovely midpalate where the red fuit notes were kissed by a touch of mineral and a squeeze of lime. Nice gentle bead and a lovely freshness accompanied the wine all the way into a long finish where some juicy cherries and berries came to the fore again. Yummy.
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2/28/2011 - BigTarheel wrote: 88 Points
Good but I prefer the Brut to the Rose. The rose did have nice soft red fruit fruit and hints of toastiness but was lees aromatic and rich than the B-S Brut.
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2/26/2011 - EyeDoc wrote: 92 Points
Fresh and lively, beautiful color. Very enjoyable.
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2/14/2011 - cartime wrote: 92 Points
Strawberry, creme fraiche, buttered toast, and caramel nose. Brioche, strawberry, lemon palate. Nice acidity and a fine bead.
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2/13/2011 - danstrings wrote: 88 Points
Solid, a bit more harsh-seeming this time but a solid sparkler. Interesting yellowish-pink very light hue.
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1/29/2011 - kareich wrote: 89 Points
Nice minerality, salmon color, not a long finish but very enjoyable
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1/26/2011 - Riezin wrote:
A wonderful color - a very lite salmon or orange. Very enjoyable although tough to identify notes on. Tasty but tough qpr.
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1/19/2011 - tyvoodoo wrote: 91 Points
A bit more round and plush in the mouth. Nice creamy red fruits, some red apple skin, strawberry mouse and some creme fraiche. Good acid keeps the wine fresh and the richness is very pleasing. Good wine that drinks well now, might improve but I dont see the harm in drinking them now.
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1/8/2011 - tyvoodoo wrote: 90 Points
Nice nose of strawberry fruit, roasted almonds, creme fraiche and some yeasty components. Nice rich mouthfeel, good acid, length, and red fruits. Decently dry, maybe a touch sweet for a brut champagne. Good round mouthfeel, touch of minerality and salinity.
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12/31/2010 - matage wrote: 88 Points
Cellared for about 3 years and had it after/in parallell with Fresnet Juillet Special Club 98 which was a tad unfair. Apple and red berries but felt a bit closed and young in comparison. Might try again but it didn't make it to any "Shortlist".
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12/31/2010 - danstrings wrote: 91 Points
Linda NYE toast -- Wonderful sparkler, pale salmon straw color as stated below is right on. Almost more golden in color vs any red/pink at all. Good appley spiciness, with a touch of funk but a clean crowd pleaser most of all.
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12/31/2010 - bubbachumps wrote: 91 Points
Did not take formal notes, but drank along with a NV Moutard, NV Veuve Cliquot, NV De Margerie Cuvee Speciale, a '00 Billecart Cuvee Francois and '04 Roederer Cristal. The only rose of the group so hard to compare to the others, but this was a nice change of pace and a very nice rose. LP's NV rose is still my favorite of the big house's.
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12/31/2010 - dustbuddy wrote: 91 Points
Lovely apple and peach flavours pour forth from this pale salmon liquid. Loved it!
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12/25/2010 - tyvoodoo wrote: 90 Points
pale pink straw color. nice aromas of red apple skin, roasted almonds, bread like aromas, yeasty notes. Nice rich mouthfeel, some good light red fruit profile with nice acid.
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12/25/2010 - jrobs7777 wrote: 91 Points
Will add cork number later. Pale pink color. Peach, strawberry and citrus on the nose. Quite fragrant. Touch of dough on palate. Shade of bitterness on the mid-palate. Moderate finish.
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12/16/2010 - Kirk Grant wrote: 89 Points
Billecart-Salmon tasting at Brown Trading Co. (Portland, Maine): Light salmon in color and offering hints of strawberry and melon on the nose and palate. It's very good, but not as complex as some bottle from the past. This is a Champagne that has shown improvement with time in the bottle in the past...so I would have to think that given it's quality...it will improve with time sideways.
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11/25/2010 - AZ Cat wrote:
(3/5) Enjoyable but this bottle was slightly off - something not quite right on the finish but otherwise pretty good. Based on this bottle I think I'd really enjoy a bottle that showed better.
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10/25/2010 - beezer6 wrote: 90 Points
Didn't show the balance and depth as the last bottle I tried. This was sipped from a 375ml.
Nice orange almost salmon hued color. Old World Rose nose of some smoked fish (not because of the color or name for that matter).
Aromas of marmalade, pink grapefruit, some light citric notes as well.
Palate was a little disjointed. Opened up a bit after an hour or so, but the finish showed big acid without the fruit I'm used to in this bottling.
Still really nice, just not the 93 I felt the first time around. Brad loved it - so good.
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10/24/2010 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 92 Points
2010 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of pinot noir flavors, hints of citrus and candy, more of the same on the palate, well balanced, elegant, delicious, almost never buy it but always enjoy it when poured!
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10/23/2010 - Paul Lin wrote: 90 Points
K&L Hollywood Champagne Event (Hollywood, CA): Raspberries, watermelon, lemon rind and crushed limestone against a steely structure. As good as always, and just slightly edging out the Billiot Rose. 90-91 points.
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10/23/2010 - tp096255 wrote:
K&L Champagne Tent Event 2010 (Hollywood, CA): Quick Grade: B+
(Spicy finish. Stacy was unimpressed, but I enjoyed it.)
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10/21/2010 - Kirk Grant wrote: 89 Points
Nice...but not as exciting as the last times I had it...
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10/11/2010 - AlexGarner Likes this wine: 92 Points
A very fresh and lively nose with big sour peach notes and a big powerful structure with a rich finish.
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10/3/2010 - Telegreg wrote: 91 Points
Pale pink, nice and regular bubbles, nose of fresh lemon and strawberries. Tastefull, not so long, with a bit of acidity. Very good as an aperitif.
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9/22/2010 - VindependenceDay wrote: 92 Points
Lovely drink. Crisp, hint of rose, strawberries. Somewhat light and not a whole lot of length. Still, definitely a go-to champagne as an aperitif.
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9/18/2010 - Dale B. wrote: 95 Points
Too bad it has gotten so pricey. My favorite rose'. Wish it could stay my house rose'.
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9/15/2010 - Yme Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light, pale pink. Peach, strawberry and lemon nose. Light bodied. Strawberries with hints of lemon and minerals on the palate. Good length. We really enjoyed it.
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9/14/2010 - VindependenceDay wrote: 90 Points
Drank as aperitif. Light, strawberry notes, lively acidity. A bit short? Didn't have the sour bite that some champagnes have. Everyone enjoyed alot.
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8/27/2010 - DruStemm wrote: 90 Points
Very tasty champagne. Keep consistently cold, however! Bouquet of mild marshmallow and creamcheese on the back with a simple strawberry up front. Lemon and citrus tang on the palate with hints of brown sugar and mild metallics.
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8/22/2010 - soyhead wrote: 90 Points
tasted blind alongside 4 other rose sparklers. Limited notes. Pleasant aroma of slight red fruit. Easy to drink, very light, perhaps understated. In the end to my great surprise it tied for 1st with Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose, which i preferred, and which can be obtained at a fraction of the cost.
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8/7/2010 - shaferguy91 wrote: 90 Points
Not as good as previously.
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6/28/2010 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with Monthly Group (Guy Savoy, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore): We opened two bottles on the night. Both were pretty similar, but the second was a little better, probably on the account of it being served slightly more chilled than its predecessor. Consistent quality as usual. Lovely elegant bead, nice suntle nose of dark cherry paired with earthy mineral, well-structure, nicely balanced palate with more cherries, more of that lovely minerality and a little citrus bite at the tail. Not quite as good as some bottles I have had with a bit more bottle age, but still very decent. This is one of my go-to Champagnes when everything else is overpriced, and these couple of bottles reaffirmed why.
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6/17/2010 - Laree wrote: 94 Points
Smooth and crisp with tiny bubbles. Tastes like strawberries without having to drop one in. At Duryea's Lobsters in Montawk, NY- a beautiful pairing!!
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6/12/2010 - fm449789 wrote: 83 Points
Ligth Rosé. Fine bubles, Well done. Nothing special.
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5/25/2010 - ed-d wrote: 87 Points
Very dark copper color. Big & yeasty on the nose. Full & rich, nutty & a bit oxidized with a bite of an alcoholic bite. Tasted double blind.
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5/2/2010 - Kirk Grant wrote: 91 Points
Is Kirk leaving? (With Photos) (Sips Restaurant in Southwest Harbor, ME): Purchased in 2002
Color: Orange/Peach
Smell: Caramel, baked apples, and fresh bread.
Taste: macintosh apples and a light lingering caramel note that stretched out across a long finish.
Overall: I wish I had more of this...it really was something quite special. Everyone at the gathering really enjoyed this as we started off the night.
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4/17/2010 - bigdogflow wrote: 91 Points
Clive Coates Dinner 2010 (Dashiell House, San Antonio): Copper color. Light, crisp with some toast notes.
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4/2/2010 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Dinner at Sean's Panaroma (Bondi Beach, Sydney): From a 375ml. First French wine of the trip, and boy this was good. Nose was a bit earthier than the last bottle I had, with nuts, biscuit, mineral and yeast along with umami inflections forming a bedrock under higher-toned aromas of fresh cherries and strawberries. More yeast and umami on the palate at the attack, moving into a bright, attractive peachiness, dusky cherries, caramelised nuts, a dry minerally seam and, approaching the nicely lengthed finish, lots of spice, some savoury meatiness and a whoosh of fresh acidity. As with my previous experiece with this wine, there was a great balance and freshness. Somehow not as nice from a 375ml as it was from full bottles. A little less lively and full of verve I thought. Still a lovely Champagne though.
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4/1/2010 - JoakimSternberg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fresh with nice small bubbles. Great acidity with hints of citrus and full body.
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3/20/2010 - PeterH wrote: 86 Points
Hmmm. Not as tasty as I remember. Not quite as sweet, not quite as gulpable. I'll try another and see if this one was just 'off' a little...
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3/16/2010 - french16 wrote:
Pretty much consistent with the previous bottle. Elegant, lively, med body, red berries with a touch of orange. Hint of nuttiness, great acidity, the wine is dancing.
Beautiful rose.
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2/26/2010 - beezer6 wrote: 93 Points
Taste at Elysian.
Funky wet dog nose. Wooley. Fine bubbles showing granite and more wet rock.
A little nutty with light hints of cotton flavors. Finish is persistent and unique. Very nice.
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2/22/2010 - InterroVino wrote: 100 Points
always love this, taste like candy!
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2/13/2010 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 91 Points
Pale orange/pink. Lots of effervescence. Light bodied and crisp. A beautiful aperitif.
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1/18/2010 - dgossett wrote: 92 Points
I've had BS rose many times, and have always enjoyed it. I'd let this bottle age for 4 or so years, which I'd never done before to NV Billecart-Salmon; it improved on an already- fabulous bottle. The color is beautiful, the taste subtle, and the bubbles danced in the mouth.
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1/9/2010 - agbailey wrote:
Winter Wine / Dinner Party: Delicious champagne. Nice, light sparkler. Loved the texture and the way it danced across the palate
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1/4/2010 - BrandonLewis wrote: 82 Points
Not impressed, not fully rounded and with a taste of almost vinegar on the after taste, noticed this wiht a few recent half bottles we have had and dissapointed to find this full bottle similar.
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1/1/2010 - sithinfiltrator wrote: 90 Points
Herbfarm New Years 2009. Beautiful! Nice way to end 2009.
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12/25/2009 - celtic67 wrote: 93 Points
bread, light strawberries, lemon, cream. solid
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12/20/2009 - InterroVino wrote: 95 Points
great wine as always. full, creamy, leessy, bready, but still crisp, and some fruity red notes too
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12/19/2009 - mukden wrote: 90 Points
YES. Given the price you might expect it to be a bit better, but a very attractive rose. Good bubbles, attractive acidity. Very good, tight lines.
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12/6/2009 - theguy wrote: 92 Points
Striking salmon orange color really stands out. Very fine bubbles but they did not last beyond drinking half the glass at a slow pace. Yeasty, fruity nose. Flavors really blossomed as the wine warmed up! Don't serve too cold. Nuts, yeast, light red fruits..the flavors came one after the other until the dry, clean, mineral finish.
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11/21/2009 - rnellans wrote: 91 Points
Salmon orange in color. Quite nice with fine bead. Good fruit and acidity. Very enjoyable.
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10/30/2009 - br wrote:
lithe, red fruits, good depth of flavors and clean texture. balanced with good definition and a solid finish. in my book, puts egly to shame.
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10/27/2009 - Kirk Grant wrote: 92 Points
Almost a peach orange in the glass with a fine mousse and a very tiny bead; it's hard to believe that this has held up for 6 plus years in the bottle. Scents of almonds, fresh pasta, citrus and floral tones are present on the nose. In the mouth strawberries, cranberries, creme, and toasted almonds are backed by vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering finish that lasts for 20-30 seconds...What an outstanding wine!
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10/26/2009 - Kirk Grant wrote: 90 Points
From a 375ml purchased around 2003: This was a rusted orange in the glass with a mouse that was so fine the bubbles were almost difficult to see. Scents of roses, toasted nuts, and brioche overlay a delicate dried cranberry...in the mouth this was a full bodied wonder that still had very nice acid and was a pleasure to taste as flavors of caramel, Baklava with a distinctive nuttiness, and something that I could only describe as potpourri. Alas it did not last very long between the three of us...and there is no telling how long this could really continue to go. The bubbles soon faded in the glass and it was just a pleasure to continue to drink it...this was an OUTSTANDING experience. I'm not sure where the wine should fall...
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10/12/2009 - jtt300 wrote: 94 Points
Great berries. Wonderful wine.
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10/3/2009 - JeffGMorris wrote: 92 Points
Dinner at Steve and Barb's house. Disgorged about 10 years ago. Fruity upon entry followed by nice aged flavors on the back palate. This is a NV that is definitely worth aging. 50+13+12+8.5+8.5 = 92
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8/16/2009 - Lucky96 wrote: 92 Points
Bright fruit (grapefruit), balanced acidity, long finish. Very enjoyable, looking forward to more.
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8/10/2009 - canan wrote:
Very elegant pink with an almost orange impression.
The nose is intense, with pink grape a lot of yeast and a little bit of brioche.
The palate is very complex in its lemon-style flavours changing form pink grape, grape, lemon and even a little bit of orange in the mid-palate. Small and elegant bubbles that perhaps is a little bit to fragile for my liking. A lot of yeast flavours are mixing nicely with the fruit. Medium body, medium long, dry and acidic aftertaste. Even some minerals are showing nicely to provide a nice backbone. These pink bubbles are a lot more dry than it usually is for this type and it makes it very interesting to me personally.
Very enjoyable and elegant wine. Definately recommendable.
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8/6/2009 - TwistedArmadillo wrote: 92 Points
A friend turned me onto this champagne, and I am one who is not a big champagne drinker. This is excellent in every sense of the word. If you haven't had it you need to try it, and I agree with the tasting notes below.
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6/26/2009 - Dr_Bob wrote:
gift from susan lueker; absolutely fabulous for a wedding anniversary!
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6/13/2009 - Paul S wrote: 92 Points
Dinner at Guy Savoy (Rue de Troyon, Paris): Lovely way to start the meal, and especially good when paired with the ridiculous three rounds of amuse bouche - foie gras and pain l'epice, black truffle and mushroom soup and morel in baby potato. As always, the wine had a lovely light salmon pink colour, almost peachy, with some orange inflections and a fine, consistent mousse. Lovely nose as well, with a touch of yeast, lavender and strawberries. Superb balance on the palate, with fine, lemony acidity playing off cherries and ripe strawberry flavours that had a great natural sweetness. All this backed up by a dry, minerally backbone. Finish was medium-lengthed, but very finely shaped with more mineral, sappy cherries and mandarin orange flavours all held in in that absolutely gorgeous balance with plenty of juicy acidity. A lovely summery Rosé and a great way to start a dinner.
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5/22/2009 - Paul Lin wrote: 89 Points
Notes of red apples, pink grapefruit, raspberries, and lemon rind. Notes entirely discernible as a rosé, but it is rich on the palate and finishes nicely.
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5/12/2009 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Robert Chadderdon Selections (Denver, CO): consistent tn's. This has a very pale color and seems at its best if served warmer than 37 degrees
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5/10/2009 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Bright fruits on the nose including freshly picked cherries, rhubarb, wet stones and just a kiss of toasty oak. Well balanced and very crisp, the freshness and depth make this a thoroughly enjoyable wine. The finish and acid backbone are as good as it gets in an N.V. Approx $60
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5/8/2009 - pbaek wrote:
From half bottle bought in Nice airport on my way back from Southern France. Very nice tonight. Seems a tiny bit evolved which is good. Distinct strawberry flavor combined with a crisp acidity and excellent minerality. Nice way to start a Friday evening off.
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5/8/2009 - Kirk Grant wrote: 91 Points
A beautiful pale rose color in the glass with scents of wild strawberries and red fruit. In the mouth there was a persisting minerality and lovely flavors of rhubarb, strawberries, and raspberries persisting on a lingering finish with good minerality.
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4/15/2009 - JJL wrote: 90 Points
Drank half-bottle with sushi for one. Great match as always and right size to boot.
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4/12/2009 - JJL wrote: 90 Points
Consistently good NV.
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4/11/2009 - tyvoodoo wrote: flawed
Old label NV rose. This bottle popped with no pressure what so ever. Was decently oxidized but still had some red fruits peeking underneath the surface. Touches of raspberries and creamy strawberries. Was ok on the first sip but died in the glass in minutes.
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4/11/2009 - huntly wrote: 93 Points
tasting notes as previously described.
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2/26/2009 - slogan wrote: 93 Points
Drank this with ground beef moo shu lettuce wraps, as well as some nice spanish sheep cheese. This is in the running for my favorite wine. Great fruit, nice mousse, toasty, but with expression. I love this wine!
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2/26/2009 - Rob_Sutherland wrote: 91 Points
Red apple and strawberry notes dominate. Almost too much fizz up front. Beautiful colour and nose. Will buy again and again and again.
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2/24/2009 - JJL wrote: 91 Points
Consistently good as always. Drink well with King Salmon.
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2/19/2009 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 86 Points
Club Tasting 4: The Wines of Champagne (Butler College, Princeton University): Very pale pink-orange (salmon?) in the glass. Nose of light yeast, pinot funk, cut grass. Fine sparkly bubbles (a TON of them - maybe too much), ripe pear with creamy mousse. Nice and tasty. 86-88.
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2/14/2009 - oolah wrote: 92 Points
Delicious. Like strawberry pancakes. In bed. Light peachy color. Some nutty background notes, hints of citrus. Very romantic.
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2/14/2009 - stormygirl wrote: 85 Points
love the nose on this but wish there was a bit more assertive flavor. nice tiny bubbles and gorgeous color
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2/14/2009 - drwine2001 wrote:
NV French Sparklers (Mostly Champagne) From Magnum (San Francisco Wine Trading Company): Very pale pink, just barely rose! Gorgeous dried strawberries on the nose and palate. Harmonious, with great interplay of fresh acidity and gentle dosage giving great balance. My favorite today. This would be very flexible with food.
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2/14/2009 - Dids wrote: 89 Points
Anyway lovely mineral and chalky element on the nose with hints of rain freshened peaches and a light orange note. On the palate juicy red apples and a sweetish orange finish light in weight balanced in length and throughout a youthful crispness. Touch of biscuit on the back of the palate aswell.
I can really see how this can get better with age I can imagine a bit more weight on the palate would bring the fruits fully to the fore. Hmmm.. winging it here that's what my instincts tell me!
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2/10/2009 - JJL wrote: 91 Points
This is always a nice wine, but not a great value anymore. A few years ago, a 750 could be had for $50, but nowadays most retailers sell it for $80. Strawberry on the nose and initially strawberry on the palate, followed by blood orange and grapefruit on the finish. The bubbles are a little rough, closer to seltzer than a fine champagne, but still a nice drink.
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1/24/2009 - henrychinaski wrote: 85 Points
Very disappointing. No grip. A sweetness that reminded me of what maraschino cherry juice might taste like. No complexity.
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1/23/2009 - VoteferPedro wrote: 89 Points
opened to celebrate inauguration
lush,leafy strawberry aroma as the cork came out
The bubbles were not particularly fine but persistent. the palate was less impressive, some might use the word delicate and less than the initial aroma but had a pleasant length/finish.
I realized the next day I was developing a cold so my palate may have not been in the best shape
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1/20/2009 - french16 wrote: 94 Points
Wow. What a treat it is to drink this champagne. This so refined, elegant and complex. Salmon color, nice mousse and small bubbles. It takes a little time to open up. Beautiful berry notes with a touch of hazelnut and yeast with a perfect dosage.
I loved the way it lasts in the mouth. Definitely not a in your face rose or another grenadine syrup like a lot of the other roses.
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1/5/2009 - t-slow wrote: 92 Points
Always reliable. For a NV it is severely underrated. Lovely nose that reminds me of straberry mousse, bright and lively.Appeals with the colour from the start and does not disappoint.
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1/3/2009 - GreatLibations wrote: 93 Points
This stuff is down right beautiful. Supremely dry with strawberry, cranberry, lemon, and rose petal on the palate with some cherry caramel. A pale salmon color with persistent pin tip streamers. Mousse is tight and lasting. A little dough and honeysuckle on the nose. Elegant yet powerful.
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12/28/2008 - slcgrrl wrote:
Love this elegant rose champagne. Not the greatest value among the roses but always a treat.
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12/25/2008 - mooloomitch wrote:
Lovely salmon, coral colour. Crisp and dry, apples pie with strawberries and cream. Delicious!
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12/24/2008 - Haltermr wrote: 92 Points
Big wine, picked up significant weight within an hour of opening. Initially showing primarily peach, this turned toward golden apple, red berry, and orange mousse with aeration. Nice notes of toast without doughiness, and mineral/chalk accent the nose. Full bodied on the palate, mirroring the fruit and toast on the nose, long chalky finish. Very, very good.
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12/23/2008 - acheng wrote: 87 Points
Sweet and pleasing. Fine. Not worth the money.
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12/20/2008 - PC73 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beautiful colour of peach, salmon.
Toasty briches on the palate.
Hints of morello cherry, peachy.
A great NV champagne.
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12/19/2008 - soyhead wrote:
no formal notes but thoroughly enjoyed. fine bubbles
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11/28/2008 - ORIF wrote: 90 Points
Light and airy exactly how a Champagne should be.
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11/27/2008 - KurtK wrote: 89 Points
Hints of strwaberry. Very nice but a little expensive.
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11/24/2008 - WetRock wrote:
Rhones at Catal (Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, Anaheim, CA): This initially showed some complexity on the nose with a clean lean nice palate. Took some home and hte next night it showed more strawberry but not overly fruity and still with a nicely balanced palate.
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11/15/2008 - Alex H wrote: 88 Points
Faiveley Luncheon and MORE (Makaros @ NLB, Denise Vivo and Le Bistrot): Freshly crushed orange peels lifted by pink grapefruit....there's some hazeline hand cream too! Fresh rose-tinted grip with amazingly seductive lovely strawberry strokes on the palate.
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11/15/2008 - Paul S wrote: 93 Points
An afternoon with the wines of Faiveley (Makarios, National Library, Singapore): This was showing absolutely beautifully on the day - great way to start the lunch. Orange gold pink - almost salmon coloured, with a super fine bead. The nose showed toasted bread, some mushroom and flowers along with a little minerally strain. Really friendly and inviting, with lots of freshness. This told on the palate as well, which was nicely fresh with lots of round, sparkly acidity, all beautifully balanced with cherry and berry flavours along with a hint of flowers and a long, minerally finish with a really nice sense of structure. Yummy.
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11/7/2008 - futronic wrote: 90 Points
Wino Guys Weekend (WGW) #2; 11/7/2008-11/8/2008: Light copper colour. Aromas of biscuit, caramel, berry, lemon, and pear. Medium-bodied, good mouthfeel, with berry, biscuit, lemon, and caramel. Moderate finish, ~30-35s. Not mindblowing. Tasty enough, but it's tough to justify the price it commands here ($100CAD).
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10/18/2008 - soyhead wrote: 91 Points
Unbeknownst to me this is Patricia's favorite champagne ever. Salmon colored. Very fine bubbles. Minimal fizz distraction in the mouth, yet still not really able to get a handle on the flavors. Enjoyed & will need to try again - an entirely different champagne experience.
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9/13/2008 - EHF wrote: 92 Points
Crisp clean flavory, with a nice slightly sweet nose.
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9/11/2008 - Vinho wrote: 92 Points
Vega-Sicilia (A Figueira Rubaiyat): PI. Cor salmão claro, tons acobreados, perlage finíssima, constante e numerosa. Mousse cremosa; fresco, vivo e ao mesmo tempo elegante. Intenso, complexo, num estilo delicado, 'feminino', muito agradável de beber. E/E.
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9/1/2008 - jaimetown wrote: 91 Points
A very good bottle - I purchased this almost two years ago and it has developed nicely. Red fruits, ginger and almost a floral quality to the nose - a fantastic match with sushi.
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8/26/2008 - DaleW wrote:
Generally my favorite NV rosé, showed fine tonight, but overshadowed by its tablemates. Strawberries with a little blood orange and tangerine, big biscuit note handing out there. On another night I probably would rate higher, but I always say I am not consistent, and on this high competition night it gets a B/B+
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8/25/2008 - zheem wrote:
After a bad bottle last year I haven't opened these in awhile. Now I remember why I love this so much. Beautiful color, yeasty aroma, silky/tingly mouth feel and nice flavors of citrus, stone fruit, and maybe strawberries with wet stones--wish I could afford this as my "house wine".
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8/11/2008 - jmd60611 wrote: 91 Points
Always love this wine...Absolutly delicious as well as beautiful in the glass...A real crowd pleaser
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8/9/2008 - brynmair wrote: 90 Points
Nice color and always a decent bottle - this time opened for the Olympic Opening Ceremony broadcast. Nice floral notes and a slight strawberry profile.
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8/2/2008 - Paul Lin wrote: 90 Points
Champagne/Bubbly offline (Galen's House -- Westchester, CA): One of my favorite NV Rosés. Notes of watermelon, fresh herbs, oyster shells, sea spray, and baked red apples. 90-91 points.
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7/19/2008 - sdr wrote: 87 Points
This was clearly a sound bottle, sourced from Wine Watch. Nice copper pink color. Dry and convincing on the palate with notes of orange peel and citrus more than soft red fruits. Decent length. Not especially complex but medium full in flavor. A successful rose that might even improve with a year or two in bottle.
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7/17/2008 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
French Bakery BYO Champagne/White Burgundy Lobster Dinner; 7/14/2008-7/17/2008 (The French Bakery, 1023 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida): July 17th, Danny's wine. Paired with dessert. Slight tart cherry flvaor paired well.
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7/5/2008 - kris.h wrote: 93 Points
Really good. Nice subtle aromas of yeast and bread with red fruits. On the palate, it is light and effervescent with full flavors of red fuits and bread. Long complex persistent finish.
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6/22/2008 - Quequeg wrote: 87 Points
This had been chilled down for a long, long time; never leave a bottle in the refrigerator. A tad sour; not much of the confectionary quality that can make pink champagne such a treat.
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6/11/2008 - brynmair wrote: 92 Points
One just can't drink enough champagne and this half bottle is perfect anytime. It's a well balanced and very consistant.
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5/7/2008 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Half bottle. Fruit, finesse and silk.
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5/4/2008 - ssouth wrote: 92 Points
Showing some secondary nuttiness. Great bead and razor sharp acidity
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5/4/2008 - VinumCA wrote: 92 Points
Spring flowers, wild strawberries, peaches on the nose. Palate is strawberries and sour cranberries, with a lift from the bread dough and a great transition to the crisp, 30 second, mineral-tinged finish. Great acidity and impeccable balance, the best in any rosé Champagne I've ever had. Great stuff.
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4/12/2008 - the godfather wrote: 92 Points
so well balanced
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4/6/2008 - yeoman wrote:
Absolutely excellent stuff. Definitely the best NV rose i drank so far. Nice light pinkish colour, nose is filled with peaches, toasty and palate is orange peel and slight lemony feel...brilliant.
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3/31/2008 - Rupert wrote:
At Galvin Bistrot de Luxe: I'm still absolutely baffled by pink champagne - neutral, sweetish cheap tasting
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3/2/2008 - the godfather wrote: 93 Points
fantastic, the most complex and best NV champagne I have tasted
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2/25/2008 - Mprize wrote: 92 Points
Great full bodied champagne, nice to have something out of the ordinary. Slightly sweet and a bit metallic - great match to lobster and ceviche. Will definitely drink/ serve again.
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2/24/2008 - sdatl wrote: 92 Points
Rich pink color and flowery nose; crisp clean taste with hints of watermelon; smooth bubbles and a clean finish; delicious
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2/23/2008 - drwine2001 wrote:
Salmon pink (sorry about that, but it's true). Moderate mousse. Austere nose with just a touch of strawberry to leaven this. Serious, dry, and definitely not fruity. Very good.
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2/16/2008 - win wrote: 88 Points
Large tasting the day after another large tasting. Minimal notes. Beautiful light rose color with nice acidity.
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2/16/2008 - Love4Vino wrote:
One of my favorite NV champagnes. A very seductive nose and I kept thinking apricot and orange zest every time I put my nose to the glass. Had it in an #4 Impitoyable. The glass intensified the aromas compared to a regular flute. Loved the flavor of raspberries and cherries with good bit of acidity. It was a wonderful evening of champagne.
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2/16/2008 - wineismylife wrote: 91 Points
KSC02 does Dallas, Part 2 (Daniele Osteria, Dallas, TX): WIML91. Light salmon to rose petal color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of raspberries and rose petals. Flavors of raspberries, strawberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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2/14/2008 - Tree512 wrote: 90 Points
Same as it ever was. Yum. Remarkably consistent.
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2/8/2008 - tacman wrote: 90 Points
A great value, tastes better than most roses costing >twice as much
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1/19/2008 - Winegirl31 wrote: 95 Points
Favorite Champagne of all time - just don't tell anyone! Clean, crisp, dry with just the slightest hints of fruit in the nose. Tiny, lovely bubbles create a lovely creamy sensation in the mouth. Great with fruit and cheese.
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1/4/2008 - christopher wish wrote: 94 Points
this has to be my favorite "everyday" rose champagne
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1/1/2008 - Weinlakai wrote: 91 Points
Very nice Champagne to welcome 2008. An absolute women-pleaser with those nice red fruit aromas and excellent moussage. With a lot of structure and length to please me as well ;-) Addictive stuff.
Not a steal, but still OK in a highly priced (Champagne) market.
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1/1/2008 - mappleton wrote:
Fantastic! Honeyed, rich, layers of flavors. The finish goes on and on.
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1/1/2008 - tanglenet wrote:
Purchased off the list at Oliveto's for New Years Eve dinner. Unfortunately served a little too warm. However, it showed nice bright acidity with a dry crisp finish. Seemed effortless. Very Good.
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12/31/2007 - suzaniel wrote: 90 Points
Lovely, definitely gives one a reason to like Rose Champagne. Drank on New Year's Eve.
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12/31/2007 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Very light. Crisp with a slight and lingering cherry sweetness - more than I remembered, but not a flaw. Creamy and soft mousse. Always that beautiful colour. Really cool syncing with various artisinal chocolates who emphasize cocoa and other not-overly-sweet flavours. (L5696840306M)
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12/31/2007 - JLL wrote: 93 Points
best impression of rose champagne that I have tasted this year...red fruit was present in the taste, blended with biscuit nuances and citrus...beautiful tight bubbles.....I will buy even more than I already have.....wife loved it, as did I....
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12/25/2007 - ptelgenh wrote: 93 Points
drank on Christmas eve. This is a delicate yet seductive rose. highly recommended. Spendy, but worth it.
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12/23/2007 - pgruber wrote: 90 Points
What a great wine. Rich yet light on its feet. I love this wine.
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12/23/2007 - dougie wrote: 90 Points
Nice, but expected more.
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12/9/2007 - chetlee wrote: 92 Points
Best Rose for the money. Have had this on several occassions and always a crowd pleaser. Light but enjoyable flavors. Perfect for appetizers.
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12/5/2007 - KSC02 wrote: 92 Points
Pleasent in color and taste. Fresh, mild yet wild, raspberry taste. Great texture with a medium finish. Very enjoyable.
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12/3/2007 - Filippo wrote: 93 Points
Great classy rose bubbly
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11/24/2007 - klmarshall wrote: 93 Points
Excellent. With fresh blue crab right out of the ocean. Decadent.
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11/23/2007 - ParkerT wrote:
Had last night with Thanksgiving dinner after a bottle of '98 DP. Liked the Billecart better. Sweeter than DP, more citrus.
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11/15/2007 - losvinhos wrote: 92 Points
Jantar com Ale e Bá. (Gero): Mesmas impressoes anteriores.
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11/14/2007 - Vinho wrote: 92 Points
NM. Salmão claro, perlage finíssima, constante e numerosa. Em boca inicia cremoso, com uma mousse suave, que acaricia o pálato, depois uma nota cítrica e fresca. Final limpo, com grande persistência. Elegante, delicado e ao mesmo tempo fresco, vivo, tem um estilo que se pode chamar abstratamente de feminino. E/E.
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11/11/2007 - losvinhos wrote: 92 Points
Rosado salmão. Perlage finíssima, constante e não muito intensa. Aromas de mel, flores brancas, frutos vermelhos e mineral. Na boca excelente mousse com suavidade, cremosidade, complexidade e profundidade. Muito elegante. Final longo e fresco. Excelente/Excepcional.
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11/4/2007 - wineismylife wrote: 91 Points
WIML90-92 range maybe. Consistent with previous good bottles of this wine (ignoring the corked ones). Tasted from 375ml purchased for $72.00 from the list at Cafe Juanita in Kirkland. Drink now.
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11/1/2007 - mebydef wrote: 88 Points
Simple, strawberyy, brioche. A little flabby.
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10/27/2007 - olig wrote: 88 Points
Fantastic Champagne, easy to drink without food, prefered to the LP Rose.
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10/20/2007 - brynmair wrote: 92 Points
Always a very pleasant champagne and one that pleases the majority of people, even those who think they don't
like champagne. The floral notes and rose color were enjoyed while sitting at an outdoor Irish Wolfhound match.
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10/18/2007 - CamWheeler wrote: 86 Points
CIVC Champagne Tasting (Sydney, Australia): Lemon and florals. Clean palate with some persistence. A little bit on the boring side of things though.
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10/6/2007 - mebydef wrote: 89 Points
Just okay, good color, good mouse, lots of strawberry, caramel, and citrus, but too sweet, too heavy, too nothing.
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10/6/2007 - TX Wine Girl wrote: 93 Points
A pure joy to drink ! My favorite Rose of all. I never get tired of the color, nose and explosion of swanky bubbles.
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9/22/2007 - Pablo T wrote: 90 Points
No official notes, but it was very pleasant to drink without food.
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9/11/2007 - SBA Guru wrote: 90 Points
Grean NV Rose Champagne
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9/8/2007 - slcgrrl wrote: 90 Points
A lovely rose champagne that's dry and crisp while offering enough fruit to make it interesting. A real treat that's hard to find in southwestern Ohio.
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9/1/2007 - Paul Lin wrote: 92 Points
A delicous rose. Full bodied, with lovely berry notes and a slighty smokey finish. Paired very nicely with Doux a la Montagne cheese.
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8/25/2007 - Johann Von Mastiff wrote: 90 Points
Pale salmon pink in color. Delicate soft mousse. Great nose of wild strawberys and cream. Maybe a touch more sweetness than I prefer which leads the wine into a more simplistic style.
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8/24/2007 - shaferguy91 wrote: 92 Points
Very enjoyable.
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8/14/2007 - dbkitc wrote: 93 Points
(at The Modern – NYC) Terrific bottle of rose Champagne, as always. This seemed to have a bit of age as there was lovely harmony to go along with the lovely fruit. In my opinion this competes with the big boys that are significantly more expensive. (93)
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8/4/2007 - 5laton wrote: 92 Points
This was fantastic with salmon on a warm August evening, with a more impressive tart core of acidity than i recall from our previous bottle. Wonderful.
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7/28/2007 - Winetex wrote: 91 Points
The last bottle of the my mostly flawed Lot 573684. At least this bottle was a good one.
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7/22/2007 - TomH wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful soaring aromas of strawberries and biscuits. On the palate, creamy texture delivering plenty of red fruit, and a lingering finish to boot. Thoroughly enjoyable Champagne.
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7/17/2007 - hudamang wrote:
Consumed on my wedding ceremony. Love this champagne, especially the color!
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7/15/2007 - Hillbilly wrote: 87 Points
Wow, I've always liked this wine, but the two bottles this week showed an unbearable sweetness. As this wine warmed, it was especially noticeable. Candied gumdrop red fruits dripping with sugar syrup. Coarse swirling bubbles.
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7/13/2007 - mjpaustin wrote:
Pale salmon color, with a nose of strawberries and citrus. Brisk on the palate, with more strawberries and just a hint of toast. Fabulous, as always.
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7/5/2007 - huntly wrote: 94 Points
a really lovely bottle with sweet tender bubbles just waiting to ticke the tongue. The rose has a very light, almost translucent glow in the glass. The stawberry is what capture me the most, as it spins around in the mouth. We had this to warm up for our july 4th party of wine lovers, and could not have been a better way to prime the palate.
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7/5/2007 - jmd60611 wrote: 92 Points
Drank at Breakfast with Megan on the 4th...Always a delicious, light refreshing blush with great, crisp citrus and light fruit...A nice marriage of fruit and toast
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6/29/2007 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Corked and returned. Lot 573684.
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6/17/2007 - hwallace3000K wrote:
Nice- but getting too expensive. I cant find this locally under $70 anymore. Would buy again at $50
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6/3/2007 - goofy Yno wrote:
nose of yeasty bread dough. sorta like a krug. I don't remember B-S being this yeasty, and frankly I found it distracting. maybe it was corked?
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5/30/2007 - mebydef wrote: 90 Points
Very nice mousse. Nose of strawberries and raspberries. There was nice lemon oil and sherry. The palate is light nutty and citrusy. It’s good, but nothing profound.
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5/30/2007 - spotfin wrote: 91 Points
very nice.
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5/16/2007 - dbkitc wrote: 93 Points
(at Del Posto - NYC) awesome, as always. (93)
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5/8/2007 - zheem wrote:
This wine was a serious disappointment. I've had NV BS rose many times, and this bottle, although not obviously spoiled was so much worse than any before. Large coarse bubbles and weak fragrances followed by very little in the way of flavor. Like a previous comment "sweet soda". I hope this was a flawed bottle and not evidence of declining standards at BS.
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5/5/2007 - Deadhead wrote: 100 Points
Drank on my wedding day...
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3/26/2007 - SBA Guru wrote: 90 Points
Nice Rose bubbly
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3/24/2007 - Hillbilly wrote: 92 Points
Very nice. Some creamy elements with red fruits and citrus. The acid/fruit balance was nice. Buy more.
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3/23/2007 - 5laton wrote: 91 Points
A very nice bottle of champagne. Although to my surprise i tasted little obvious strawberry, red fruit flavors, and blind i'd not have guessed this was a rosé.
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3/2/2007 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Corked and returned. Lot 573684.
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3/1/2007 - slyrus wrote: flawed
Something wrong here. No obvious TCA taint, but not good either. Tasted like a sweet club soda. Little acid, little finish.
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2/14/2007 - jmd60611 wrote: 93 Points
light and fresh, delightful and crisp with floral, berry and yeast flavors that perfectly integrate to make this a great champagne
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2/14/2007 - Baggageclaim wrote: 93 Points
One of the best champagnes for the money. Wonderfully drinkable and refreshing.
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2/11/2007 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
Learn about Wine: Very similar in color and taste to Gosset, but more vibrant strawberry & cherry notes in the nose; refined, more lively mth, more precise than Gosset, w/long finish.***Cherry-strawberry hi noted rose with lively refinement,
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2/3/2007 - SuitePhoto wrote: 92 Points
First experence with a 'true Rose'... Very nice, nutty flavors with a creamy texture and a hint of mouth drying tannis which was actually quite nice. Wonderful wine.
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1/14/2007 - beaunehead wrote:
don't feel the need to rate this, since it was as awesome as usual. If anyone does a better NV rose, I've never seen it!
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12/31/2006 - Pool Boy wrote: 91 Points
Always a favorite of wine, this bottle was no different. Great (rose) Champagne. Recommended!
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12/16/2006 - nomadfromcincy wrote:
Tasting Group - Italian wines (with some others thrown in) (Damon and Kathryn's): Served with caviar and creme fraiche over smoked salmon and potato pancake... after all, it was the 2nd night of Channukah. This champagne is brilliant. Fine bubbles, pure strawberries, with touchers of other tart berries (like raspberry and blackberry). Sweet, but balanced with slight yeastiness. This is subtle but quite nice.
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11/26/2006 - sdatl wrote: 90 Points
Bone dry, with elegant texture and a beautiful salmon/copper color. Not quite as much richness of flavor as I like, but incredibly elegant and well integrated.
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11/23/2006 - David S wrote: 94 Points
superb as usual
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11/19/2006 - hudamang wrote: 93 Points
This was a delicious champagne. Beautiful pink color with fruity aromas of crisp asian pear, raspberry,strawberry, and toast. Went down with a smoooooooooth creamy finish and left a nice aftertaste. Delicious! This is an oustanding champagne.
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11/11/2006 - Thilo wrote: 93 Points
I loved this. Color is pale salmon/copper. Nose shows distinct strawberry and even watermelon notes with a hint of dough. On the palate, strawberry, hint of citrus, nut, and dough round this out as a great NV rose.
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11/5/2006 - Halcyn wrote: 92 Points
Very very nice bottle of rose. Strawberries everywhere nose, palate, and finish. Good yeasty flavor on the palate also. Very nice tiny bubbles. Smooth to drink.
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10/13/2006 - MObiker wrote:
Slightly corked, but still drinkable. Muted strawberry, floral nose, refreshing acidity.
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10/11/2006 - JMazen wrote: 91 Points
Wife loved it.. I didn't try the wine
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9/12/2006 - dbkitc wrote:
(at Quince – SF) A delight, as always. Lovely body and effervescence. Great depth that prepares the palate for more. One of my favorite sparkling wines and a great value for the quality. (18)
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8/15/2006 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Very nice on a stressful Monday. Crisp, clean and bright fruit with a touch of cream. A delight.
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8/8/2006 - Hoya Vinophile wrote: 92 Points
Great Champagne - this is a can't miss producer. Crisp and clean with nice fruit.
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7/22/2006 - kris.h wrote: 91 Points
I liked the bottle I had as Szmania's so much I picked up another one. Very nice to sit outside on a hot summer day and sip this wonderful, elegant champagne. Similar note to my previous one so I won't repeat it here.
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7/20/2006 - TomH wrote: 92 Points
very very fine
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7/18/2006 - kris.h wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with Chet Kern at Szmania's (Seattle, WA): Pink / light salmon in color. On the nose there are strawberries and blackberries with a yeasty / toasty note in the background. Very effervescent on the palate with nice acidity and full body. Long clean finish. 50 + 4 + 12 + 17 + 8
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6/22/2006 - dank wrote: 89 Points
Very flavorful and soft, did not have too much nor given enough time to savour, but enjoyed it highly. Better than my "favorite" which is Vueve..
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6/10/2006 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Bordeaux Dinner, featuring a horizontal tasting of the '99 First Growths (Our home): Light salmon color with a copper tint. Very crisp, floral notes. Good acidity, strawberry and cherry flavors. Two bottles.
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5/31/2006 - jamiekutch wrote:
Lots of Sushi & Burgundy wines: Served from Magnum. Great way to start the rose was crisp like a French pressed shirt with rosy fruit and fresh pink fresh flowers. Just a smidge of bready yeast and a slight twang on the end.
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5/12/2006 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
A business lunch (Restaurant Vendôme ***, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany): Refined and stylish as always.
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4/26/2006 - ml wrote:
Really exceptional NV Champagne. Great mousse and wonderful texture. Full bodied. The six of us downed this bottle in no time - could have used another.
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4/23/2006 - SacredCow wrote: flawed
Winetex offline in Austin 4/23/2006. Corked.
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4/23/2006 - wineismylife wrote: flawed
Central Texas Offline in Austin, TX (Winetex's Home in Austin, TX): ~WA90-94,~WS80-90
Tasted April 23, 2006 at Winetexs’ home in Austin, TX. Opened and served immediately in a Champagne flute provided by Winetex. Salmon color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Muted and musty nose of mushrooms some yeast, cinnamon and strawberry. Must be mildly corked. Down the drain it went. No rating or recommendation.
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4/23/2006 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Central Texas Offline in Austin, TX (My home, Austin, Texas): Corked again. I believe these are all from the same purchase so I'm going to try to return to the retailer.
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4/23/2006 - Quequeg wrote: 89 Points
I'll put this at the top of the "excellent" range, but still a point shy of "outstanding". Enjoyed this morning as a Sunday breakfast treat (okay, as Sunday breakfast itself). Lovely pink color, fine mousse, lots of effervescence. Nose of strawberry fruit, carried over into the taste. Strawberries, and some underlying toasty/yeasty notes. Not the sweetness of strawberry soda, however; more of a backbone. (For strawberry soda, see the Rene Geoffroy brut rose Champagne, which is hard to find in the East -- but the sommelier at Alex at The Wynn in Las Vegas seems to have a real connection for that stuff.) All in all, a very nice pink Champagne, and a great Sunday brunch choice for the non-Mimosa set; I'm glad to have three more, and I'll be sure always to have some in stock.
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4/21/2006 - TomH wrote: 90 Points
Still the best bang for the buck rose out there.
Strawberries, nuts, yeasty bready notes, good mousse.
What is not to love?
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4/16/2006 - micha_e wrote: 90 Points
Very good rose but a bit too expensive in my view...but then I thought it might have been very slightly contaminated by TCA. At any rate, a very agreeable champagne, but I like others much more (hey, Pol Roger 96 is much cheaper and way better for my taste...)
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4/16/2006 - zheem wrote:
Easter afternoon. Delicate but focused aromas. Delicious strawberry, white peach. Finish with bright citrus that goes on and on.
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3/28/2006 - GreenDrazi wrote: 91 Points
Atlanta Vielles Vignes – Bone’s and Cabs (Bone's Restaurant, Atlanta, GA): Terrific crisp, nutty, fruit and floral flavors with some citrus, and bathed in nice acidity. This just sails on the fine finish.
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3/28/2006 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Corked. Is this a trend?
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2/5/2006 - mikecase00 wrote: 95 Points
This wine lives up to its reputation as perhaps the best value in Rose Champagne. In the glass it shows a nice fine bubble stream and a nice deep pink color. On the palate there's excellent balance between the acidity and the red fruit (think strawberries) and a lengthy finish. This wine leans more towards fruit than yeast in flavor profile, but the sharp spike of acidity keeps it focused. All in all an excellent Champange, and one that can hold its own against the prestige marks like Krug.
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2/3/2006 - Brnshj22 wrote: 91 Points
A truely elegant, very feminine champagne. Pretty dark colored for a rosé. Excellent for drinking on its own, yet also capable of handling not to heavy fish dishes. An enjoyable and velvety mouth-feel. One of the best NVs I have ever tasted and definitely the best NV Rosé.
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1/15/2006 - Pool Boy wrote: 91 Points
Delicious as always. A fine champagne. 91 pts.
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1/14/2006 - jrufusj wrote:
Hong Kong Travels; 1/9/2006-1/19/2006 (Around HK): The lightest and loveliest salmon-pink with a vigorous and enticing mousse of minute bubbles. When first opened, the nose is more about the white tree fruit and light citrus elements. With a little time, clear strawberry and light raspberry come out in a puff of fruit and floral sweetness. The sweet floral element settles down, but the berry fruit persists nicely. On the palate, a tremendous balanced tension is the main impression (fine pointal bubbles but still a creaminess; sweet red fruit but still a brightness and deftness that makes it seem almost weightless). Finishing with good concentration, this is a real pleasure. Revisited two days later (largely flat), the wine displays a greater degree of real sweetness than expected, but is still balanced by very nice acidity and has a terrific purity of fruit.
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1/6/2006 - psmith wrote: 88 Points
Pretty nose shows fresh maraschino cherries with almond extract and doughy apple notes. A full palate, boldly flavored with fine bead and crisp acids. Generally a very good Champagne which offers plenty of class for the (climbing) price; however, with some of the Theise grower stuff it's no longer the only player in this market.
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12/31/2005 - 82 Comtesse wrote: 89 Points
A wonderfully drinkable champagne. Not too serious, yet stands up to caviar. The fruit is pleasant and not over powering. A delightful finish.
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12/20/2005 - sol wrote: 95 Points
More powerful nose than I'm used to for a bubbly. Quite full bodied. Excellent finish. This is terrific stuff.
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12/9/2005 - sdr wrote: 85 Points
Possibly the most widely available rose champagne, this was decent but not remarkable - and not cheap at about $56 per bottle. Very nice bright orange color with hints of red and a vigorous mousse of medium sized bubbles. At first, there was a pleasant smell of strawberries which unfortunately faded quickly. A bit of red fruits character in the mouth but bland so one glass is enough. Not flawed, but at these megaquantities I suppose anonymity is inevitable.
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12/5/2005 - OneLastSyrah wrote:
'82s at Lola: From Magnum. Strawberry, yeast, and chalk aromas. Rich, full flavors with cherry stones on the palate. Very tiny bubbles with a low sense of effervesensce. Nice.
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11/25/2005 - WST wrote: 90 Points
Light amber-pink hue; Subtle red fruit; perfectly balanced. Nothing wrong here. Makes up for any lack of complexity with its elegance.
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11/25/2005 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points
Light pinkish hue. Good depth with strawberry and some interesting spice notes that I could not put my finger on. 90 points.
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11/19/2005 - futronic wrote: 91 Points
Copper colour. Lively bubbles. Aromas of coffee, currant, and red berry. Medium-bodied, very creamy, with coffee, cocoa, berries. Moderate finish, 35s, with cocoa, red fruit.
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11/5/2005 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
(Took to Delfina) Yummy. It has been too long since we have enjoyed this delight. Cherry bon-bon fruit, but light and crisp. Soft, creamy bubbles. Clean finish, slight touch of sweetness. Truly delightful. And great with early courses.
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11/2/2005 - Ben Andersen wrote:
No formal note. Slightly bready, though quite clean overall. Subtle red fruit. Seems really youthful. This bottling could probably use a little time in bottle to settle in and fill out...
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10/15/2005 - Eric wrote: 90 Points
Seattle Tasting Group does Domestic Merlot (Seattle, WA): I brought this so that we could toast on behalf of Jason & Tracy Goldberger's new baby. Light notes of peach. Very pale. Always a delicious sparkler.
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8/30/2005 - Winetex wrote: flawed
Corked. Will not be returned because I'm not sure where I bought it from.
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8/7/2005 - Koods wrote:
Nice palate cleaning bubbly served with hors d'oeuvres. not quite as complex as you would want for 60 bucks, but a real crowd pleaser and very tasty.
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6/16/2005 - basis wrote:
Hart Davis Hart Champagne Tasting (Pops for Champagne, Chicago, IL): Finally got to taste this, and everyone is right, it's lovely. Pale peach/pink, with ultra-fine mousse. Nose of sweet red fruits, but without being cloying at all. Elegant on the palate, concentrated without being overpowering, with a soft, focused finish. Very good!
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6/7/2005 - muttt wrote: 89 Points
Not quite as lush as the bottle 2 months ago. Still enjoyable, priced at $90 at a champagne bar (on business). Very fresh, more bubbles than I recall. Berry notes and a smooth finish. A real crowd-pleaser.
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6/4/2005 - Winetex wrote: 91 Points
As delectable as usual. The color is so beautiful on this champagne. It is our "house" rose these days.
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5/13/2005 - Eric wrote: 89 Points
Welcoming the in-laws back to town (Seattle, WA): Strawberry and the faintest hint of sherry. The palate is clean, mineral, light and fresh. Lots to like here.
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4/4/2005 - muttt wrote: 90 Points
When I arrived at Gramercy Tavern for my last anniversary dinner with my fiancee before our wedding, there were champagne flutes on the table. Huh? Soon the B-S Rose and a card followed. When I turned down my father's offer for a great bottle of wine and the NCAA finals in favor of this dinner, I didn't expect to have him buy us a nice rose. But he did! I didn't record any formal notes, but this was showing quite nicely. It was a smooth, straightforward rose. Very nicely balanced. Even the fiancee drank a bunch, and she's not a huge champagne fan.
(As yes, as she sipped it, I thought to myself, "Please don't tell me you love rose... please please please... my wallet couldn't bear it if you did!")
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3/3/2005 - Ben Andersen wrote:
Very nice Rose. We had this a couple times while on vacation. I love this style of Rose. Lightly fruity (red) with several layers of aromas and flavors - fresh bread stands out - and a creaminess to the finish. Very nice.
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3/3/2005 - The Wine Bum wrote:
The Dirty half dozen - 6 Champagnes (Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park): This is my favourite NV Rose, I find it so individual. Again tonight it doesn't disappoint. Salmon pink with a intense nose of raspberry and strawberry, lilies and lemon curd. In the mouth its all Summer pudding and citrus tingle. It always amazes me how it has such an intense pinot character yet retains the grace of a blanc de blancs. Hats of to the Billecart boys once more.
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2/28/2005 - Erik R. wrote: 92 Points
Half bottle at "Bubble Lounge". Got gouged, but it was really lovely stuff. Delicate, strawberryr, and crisp. nice
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2/19/2005 - christopher wish wrote: 91 Points
Always a great choice! Nice and lively, nice notes of dried strawberries, currants. Well balanced. A much better wine than their bottlings, say, 5 years ago.
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12/25/2004 - Mike V wrote:
The great holiday standby. Loved by all even the non geeks
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5/15/2004 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Red Carpet: Orange-rusty salmon; tiny hint of red juicy berry; doughy bread; cakey, light berry nose, lite fruit.***Good balance, flavor all the way through.
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12/18/2003 - Vino Me wrote: 92 Points
On the dry side for a Rose but excellent. Ripe fruit notes of dried cherries and citrus. Round and very lush. Fuller body. 92 points.
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4/28/2002 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
A private dinner (Restaurant at The Bonham, Edinburgh, UK): Wonderful salmon pink; lovely, fresh nose with delicious pink fruit; stylish and elegant, dry but supple, wonderful balance and length. Exemplary.
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5/16/1992 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 84 Points
The Oddbins Old World Wine Fair; 5/16/1992-5/17/1992 (London): Very attractive, very, very pale orange colour. Rather slight on the nose. Not terribly interesting.
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