Gimonnet Brut Rosé de Blancs Champagne 1er cru NV 1.5L

94 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2024 in Australia; 93.5% chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, 6.5% pinot noir from the Montagne de Reims made by a grower; 6.5% Bouzy pinot noir; 17.5% Chouilly (Ronds Buissons, Montaigu, Vieux bas), 24.6% Cramant (Buissons Jeune, Bateau), 10% Oger (Champs Nerons, Noel), 21.7% Cuis (Goualles, Bourg, Croix-Blanche, Basses Vignes), 19.7% Vertus (Justices, Faucherets); 2020 base vintage; aged 18 months on lees; 5g/L dosage, 25, 983 bottles; 427 magnums). In its magnificently pale salmon hue, Rosé de Blancs sings true to its name in a delightfully elegant tint on the crystalline style of blanc de blancs that declares Gimonnet. There is a beautiful core of perfectly ripe chardonnay, energised by the pure chalk freshness of distinguished crus. Lemon and apple are the themes, with a subtle edge of strawberry hull thanks to Bouzy pinot noir. It holds magnificent persistence, never deviating from its delightful laser precision. (2024)"

93 points Decanter: "Redcurrant, wild berry, blood orange and herbal aromas with toasted notes. Fleshy nectarine, stone fruit, raspberry, cranberry and lemon offer energy. Precise, with a delicate mousse, firm minerality and steely freshness. Drinking Window: 2025-2029. (10/4/24)"

92 points James Suckling: "A pale blush-colored Champagne that has notes of grapefruit, strawberry, biscuit and chalk. It’s elegant and fragrant, with delicate red-fruit undertones. Silky bubbles. 93% chardonnay and 7% pinot noir. Disgorged in 2023. Dosage 5.5g/L. Drink now. (8/6/24)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "[$74/750ml list] Fresh and focused, this balanced rosé Champagne offers crisp texture and flavors of nectarine and white cherry fruit, blanched almond and delicate hints of white blossoms and fresh herbs. Minerally, salt-tinged finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged November 2021. Drink now. (9/16/24)"