Rare (Piper-Heidsieck) Brut Rosé Champagne 2014

98 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2024).

97 points Wine Spectator: "[$499 list] Bursts with vibrant energy as soon as this hits the palate, yet is refined and elegant throughout -- akin to a prima ballerina's marriage of stored power and grace. Reveals a lovely range of strawberry coulis, blood orange granita, raw almond, honeycomb, smoke and chalk notes framed by chiseled acidity and carried on the vivacious, finely detailed mousse. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2038. 50 cases imported. (12/15/23)"

96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 14th vintage of Rare, the 2014 Champagne Millésime Rosé has 9 grams per liter dosage, and most of the Pinot Noir in it comes from Verzy, with the red wine coming from Les Ricey. Pouring a brilliant orange/pink hue, the wine is juicy and fresh with aromas of wild strawberry tart, graham, blood orange, and a hint of cardamom. Medium to full-bodied, its mousse is inviting and adds just a hint of spice character, with notes of grapefruit pith on the finish. A bit more reserved on opening, it will benefit with more time to open and show its best, but it has a very attractive structure. Drink: 2025-2040. (11/17/23)"

95 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(tasted in 2024 in France; 18% pinot noir red wine, more than in 2012 and 2008). I love the way Rare Rosé sets a distinct mood to contrast with the style of Rare, in heightened colour, aroma, flavour and structure. Boasting a medium sunburst/crimson hue with a copper rim, this is a rosé of wide horizons of complexity, laden with spice, potpourri, blood orange, even nuances of dried herbs and a lingering tang of fresh tomato. Super fine tannins from a strong inclusion of 18% pinot noir red wine unite with pink grapefruit pith phenolic bite and fine chalk minerality. It holds outstanding persistence. This is a Rare Rosé for gastronomy, with the structural confidence to continue to mature for the medium-term. (2024)"

95 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "Elegant, vibrant aromas of strawberries, confit lemon, dried flowers and blood orange preface the 2014 Brut Rosé Cuvée Rare, a medium to full-bodied, enrobing and elegantly vinous Champagne with integrated acidity, fine mousse and a long, saline, mouthwatering finish. This charming rosé is full of promise and will develop beautifully over the next 10 years. Drink: 2024-2040. (10/24/24)"

95 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2014 Brut Rosé Millésime blends 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys, with the latter providing 18% of red wine for its supple pink color. The nose evokes strawberry compote with mandarin peel, aromatic, juicy, red-fruited and bright, with hints of rosehip and hibiscus tisane. The body is wonderfully pliable, submerging you in a sea of red-fruited, mellow freshness with beautiful Pinot-dimension and lush fruit from Les Riceys, even bringing in overtones of tiny, ripe wild strawberries. This pink Champagne offers vivid fruit, bold finesse and immense depth, just about to come out of its shell and clearly destined for the table. Dosage is 9 grams per liter. (Lot L2390423042) Drink: 2024-2045. (Mar 2024)"

95 points/'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This beautifully textured Champagne with its elegant color has a fine maturity as well as delicious fruit. An almond aroma and a balance between fruit and toast means the wine is just ready to drink. Alcohol 12.5%. (Dec 2024)"

94 points James Suckling: "The fourth vintage of Rare Rosé, showing notes of cherry blossom, rose hips, black currants, cherry stones and some balsamic alongside star anise. Lovely perfumed character on the palate, with roses coming to the forefront. Soft bubbles. Bright and open red fruit. 60% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir, mostly from Montagne de Reims, with 12% red wine from Les Riceys. 9g/L dosage. Delicious now. (7/3/23)"