Drappier Brut Rosé Champagne Grande Sendrée 2010

96 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Falstaff): "A creamy apple note sets the tone, announcing smoothness and flavour intensity. The palate has a lovely, heightened note of redcurrant fruit, bright and tart and so alive, underneath there is salted shortcrust and an edge of marzipan. The body is smooth and sinuous, vivid and emollient with fine foam. Flavours echo long, the freshness even longer. Very elegant. (7/27/22)"

94 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2010 Extra Brut Rosé Grande Sendrée is a blend of 85% rosé de saignée and 15% Chardonnay, partly aged in large foudre, picked in a single vineyard in Urville. Creaminess on the nose holds notions of blood orange peel and beautiful pepper spice with clove overtones. That same creaminess unites lemon, panettone and tart apple flavors on the palate, but sprightly mousse adds a driven, energetic freshness. The result is a combination of richness, spice, aromatic citrus and brightness with substance and length. Lovely. Dosage is 5gr/L. Disgorged: April, 2022. Drink: 2023-2035. (Nov 2023)"

94 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2010 Champagne Grande Sendrée Rosé is 20% Chardonnay and 80% saignée method Pinot Noir that spent ten years on the lees. Pale salmon-hued with a hint of copper, the nose is elegant and fresh, with ripe stone fruit, apricot, peach, strawberry, and fresh flowers. The palate is dry and structured, with citrus pith and grapefruit, and its tannic grip makes this a gastronomic style to have at the table. Drink 2023-2033.Drappier is an eighth generation family house based in the Aube. Although their focus is predominantly on Pinot Noir, they continue to farm the heirloom varietals of Fromenteau, Arbanne, Petit Meslier, and Blanc Vrai. Today they own 62 hectares, of which 7 hectares are entirely farmed with horses and the rest with electric vehicles, and they have contracts with additional growers. In 2005, they began producing their own electricity and in 2015 they became accredited as carbon neutral. They have also made advancements to reduce their footprint by producing the lighter glass bottles they use today. Drink: 2023-2033. (11/7/22)"

94 points Wine Spectator: "[$140 list] Expressive notes of steeped raspberry and cherry fruit pull you into the glass of this vivacious rosé Champagne, riding the satiny mousse and layered with accents of mandarin orange peel, dried thyme and biscuit. A vinous version, with the finely knit flavors underscored by a streak of tangy mineral that drives through the spiced finish. Drink now through 2030. 100 cases imported. (11/30/20)"