Elephant Rose

Mulderbosch

Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2014

04.10.25 in Capetown, SA at Villa 47 with shared interest — 25 days ago

Schloss Gobelsburg

Gobelsburger Cistercien Rosé Blend 2022

Looovvveee this Rose!! — 2 months ago

Ted, Juan and 1 other liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2009

Lyle Fass
9.6

Just so classy and elegant. Really floats on the palate. — 3 months ago

Ira, Zach and 14 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2008

Medium copper salmon colour . Slightly waxy dried orange , spiced wild strawberry , touch of resin , sea salt . On the palate this has more fruit , with touches of orange , spiced dried strawberry , roasted nuts, saline seaside hints , balanced acidity and elegant , refined personality. Intense and long , this is probably showing better and more complete than the 2011 I had a few weeks ago . Just starting to get going , but still with a long life ahead. From now and over the next 5 to 10 years perhaps . — 3 months ago

"Odedi", Ely and 8 others liked this

Frank Cornelissen

Susucaru Rosato Malvasia Blend

Easy to drink. Light. Right. Dark cherry notes. — 3 months ago

Jacques Selosse

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

October 2020 disgorgment is always so perfect, a particular favorite, with immense depth of red berry fruit and chalky minerality, a chiseled palate with singular texture and a finish that keeps on going. VO base with a touch of still Pinot from Francis Egly. Nothin’ like it 👑 — 4 months ago

Andrew, Jan and 6 others liked this

Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

Raspberry, dried rose petals, strawberry seed, chalk, rich with great acid. Large bubbles. — 7 months ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2018

The same Tempier game - deep, textbook, best at cellar temp for nuanced aromas and weighted viscosity.

2018 is losing its fruit, at the end of the window where hints and dried versions of fresh fruit and spices still hang around.

Dried orange peel, grapefruit, peach, and soft red melon and furry raspberry.

— a month ago

Vanessa, Jay and 13 others liked this

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne 2004

2004 vintage. This was a highlight reel. Acidity, dirty, pretty, fabulous mousse, delicate, concentrated, fruit, long finish. It had it all at some point in the tasting experience. Looks to go long in this state…at least another 7-8 years (till 2033) without any noticeable dropoff. Can’t remember the last time I had a better rosé brut. Magical. 03.01.25. — 2 months ago

Jan, Bob and 16 others liked this

Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Fac-simile Extra Brut Pinot Meunier Rosé Champagne

Not sure if anyone’s noticed, but lately, my tasting notes here have been a little scarce. Not for lack of tasting - trust me, the bottles have been opened, the glasses filled, and my palate put to work. But so many have been uninspiring, fleeting, forgotten before the last sip. And then, boom! A bottle like this.

Popped in the morning, savored through the evening. Great at first, but by dinner, it had truly unfurled. The nose? Cherries, plums, warm spices, rose hips, pink peppercorn, chalk, and orange zest, with a whisper of apricot. The palate? Plush yet precise, broad yet focused. Biscuity richness and an electric minerality. A saline, vinous, full-bodied stunner that lingers impossibly long.

This just reaffirms what I think about this wine - one of the best pink expressions from Champagne, period.

NB: In my mind (and admittedly, limited experience), the best champagne rosé’s include:

Selosse Rosé - haven’t had it in ages, but many bottles had in the past have brought great joy.

Bouchard Enfer - honestly, my sample size is too small, but both times were really impressive; though it must be noted that my company then thought it was more intellectual than pleasurable (too phenolic and soft).

Bereche Remensis - best value rosé? Consistently delicious and complex.

I have heard from friends that the DP P2 and P3 rosé’s deserve to be high on any list. Hope to try them one day.
— 3 months ago

Peter, Scott@Mister and 15 others liked this
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@Aaron Tan have noticed…and been there. Of the rosés you listed, I have only had the Bérêche and I would agree.
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@Jay Kline I love the Remensis! Hope the prices remain modest. A friend added Doyard’s Oeil de Perdrix, which I’ve yet to try.
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@Aaron Tan I have some Doyard in the cellar but not the “Œil de Perdrix”. Interestingly, I’ve had Jean Vesselle’s “Œil de Perdrix” in the last month and it was wonderful. But not on the same level as Remensis

La Spinetta

Il Rosé di Casanova Prugnolo Gentile - Sangiovese Rosé Blend

Lots of minerality, smells of petrol. Interesting yeasty undertones. Great for sipping, be cautious pairing with foods — 4 months ago

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2022

Pale salmon in color; grapefruit, strawberries, and flowers on the nose; high acidity; a hint of tannins; tastes like grapefruit rind and strawberries. Nellie and I really like it. — 5 months ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2024

Delicious again, a best with food — a month ago

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Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Needs air. Better at 60° than 50. Bitter Aperol quality. Viscous. Orange blossom, guava, kiwi, apricot, and gravel. Alcohol stands out a bit. Likely just needs more time. — 3 months ago

Tom, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Medium light salmon pink . Lightly red fruited , strawberry, raspberry , creamy notes as well, touch of baked bread . Some cranberry and redcurrant hints . On the palate quite rounded and fruited , red currant and cranberry , slight toasty , mineral note on the finish . Quite high , piercing acidity , good extract and length . Very fine and refined , elegant . Nicely balanced and good length. 27th Edition. — 3 months ago

"Odedi", Bob and 7 others liked this

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023

One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — 3 months ago

Lee liked this

Mumm Napa

Napa Valley Brut Rosé Blend

Class is standard option — 4 months ago

Maison Saint Aix

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Blend 2023

Refreshing almost dry Rosé. We enjoyed it with chicken and by itself. Flavors of strawberry, citrus and minerals. — 7 months ago