Vilmart Brut Rosé Champagne Cuvée Rubis NV

94 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(10% chardonnay, 90% pinot noir; 13–14% red wine; 2013 reserves; fermented and aged 10 months in large oak foudres; red wines aged in 600-litre demi-muids; no malolactic fermentation; 9g/L dosage). Rubis has classically represented a savoury and structured take on northern Montagne pinot, but Laurent Champs has refined it into a magnificently elegant style, and never has it looked more graceful. A pretty medium salmon hue heralds a delightfully expressive and characterful rosé of pristine wild strawberry and red cherry fruit. The deep roots of old vines embedded in pure chalk lay out a spectacular backdrop of fine sea salt minerality. Malic acidity is tactically played to create brightness and tension, driving a grand finale of undeterred persistence and exacting line. (2020-2021)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$99 list] Delivers chiseled acidity that's deftly integrated with a fine, raw silk–like texture and tightly meshed flavors of raspberry and white cherry fruit, raw almond, pink grapefruit peel and fragrant spices. Reveals a minerally underpinning of smoke, saline and oyster shell accents, which gain momentum on the racy finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. (12/15/23)"

90 points Antonio Gallloni (Vinous):"The NV Brut Cuvée Rubis is a delight. Brisk and vibrant in the glass, the pale-colored Cuvée Rubis is a fine choice for drinking as an apéritif or with lighter dishes. Cranberry, orange peel, crushed rocks and mint give this airy Rosé tons of complexity. Brisk acids pull it all together on the finish. This release consists of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, with 15% still Pinot Noir in the mix. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2023. (Mar 2024)"