Martijn

9.0

Wonderful companion for the fantastic sushi. — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Grenache (34%), Barbera (32%), Counoise (16%), Mourvèdre (14%) and 4% other assorted red grapes. Light salmon pink color. Aromas of citrus fruits, red berries and white flowers. Flavors of strawberries, raspberries, orange, green melon, grapefruit and lemon. Lovely hint of salty and chalky minerality on the finish. Creamy texture (lees contact?) and very crisp acidity. Light bodied, clean and refreshing. Wonderful pairing with a salad. — a month ago

Jane Nuss

9.1

Pale gold with fine bubbles. Fresh aromas of green apple, pear, lemon, lime, and orange blossom. The palate offers notes of toast and pastry, balanced by high acidity and a delicate, effervescent texture. The finish is medium-plus and clean. While elegant and refined, it feels slightly restrained in its depth and complexity.
— 5 months ago

Jane Nuss

9.4

Vivid pinkish-salmon hue with a fine stream of bubbles. Notes of strawberry, citrus peel, green apple, and brioche. Crisp acidity, a creamy mousse, and perfectly balanced dosage. Refreshing, elegant, and succulent, with a long, zesty finish. — 3 months ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.6

2002. The year she said yes 23 years ago today!! — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Renowned for being well made, medium gold color, fine bubbles and mousse, aromas of fresh stone fruits, warm biscuits and hints of floral, blend of 66% pinot noir and 34% chardonnay. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of white peaches, cherries and baked apple with hints of citrus zest. Long elegant finish ending with rich yeasty mineral character. Bring on the tuna tartare! — 4 months ago

John Willison

9.3

Wild strawberry, brioche, good acidity. — 4 months ago

Russ Kujan

9.0

2023 vintage rose from Bandol in Provence. Deep salmon color, red fruit on the nose, lovely strawberry flavors, with balanced acidity and a tart finish. — 24 days ago

Shay A

9.3

One of the bottles I brought for a guys night of rosé sparklers and Brunello.

I’ve been on the Ultramarine list for close to 10yrs. I’ve opened bottles young, old and everywhere in-between (both based on vintage and in relation to disgorgement), and after such a disappointing experience with the 2020s (after reading all the CT notes, I opened a ‘20 of each cuveé and found a profile that is not reminiscent of the early Ultramarine days at all), I wanted to open something that reminded me of the good ‘ol days with Ultramarine.

Amongst Egly’s rosé, Krug’s rosé, Westborn’s rosé and tons of grower champagnes, this wasn’t a standout but it was enjoyable and paired beautifully with the food. This bottle was closer in experience to the 2014 (good richness, fruit, but also big structure) vs the 2016 (lighter/brighter, more mineral). Salmon color in the glass with a dash of pink. Not overly reductive or oxidative with waves of red berry fruit and strawberry marscapone. Lovely richness on the palate with some strawberry shortbread cookies amongst more red berry fruit but a nice mineral streak down the middle. Layered. Mousse isn’t quite creamy but it’s soft. Nod to grower champagne with Cali warmth.

This is in a nice integrated spot where the fruit is taking a step back and dancing with the mineral notes. No rush to open, but worth popping soon. — a month ago

Billy L.

8.9

Cheers 🍾👍🏻👏🏻 — 4 months ago