Shay A

9.3

One of the bottles I brought for a guys night of rosé sparklers and Brunello.

I’ve been on the Ultramarine list for close to 10yrs. I’ve opened bottles young, old and everywhere in-between (both based on vintage and in relation to disgorgement), and after such a disappointing experience with the 2020s (after reading all the CT notes, I opened a ‘20 of each cuveé and found a profile that is not reminiscent of the early Ultramarine days at all), I wanted to open something that reminded me of the good ‘ol days with Ultramarine.

Amongst Egly’s rosé, Krug’s rosé, Westborn’s rosé and tons of grower champagnes, this wasn’t a standout but it was enjoyable and paired beautifully with the food. This bottle was closer in experience to the 2014 (good richness, fruit, but also big structure) vs the 2016 (lighter/brighter, more mineral). Salmon color in the glass with a dash of pink. Not overly reductive or oxidative with waves of red berry fruit and strawberry marscapone. Lovely richness on the palate with some strawberry shortbread cookies amongst more red berry fruit but a nice mineral streak down the middle. Layered. Mousse isn’t quite creamy but it’s soft. Nod to grower champagne with Cali warmth.

This is in a nice integrated spot where the fruit is taking a step back and dancing with the mineral notes. No rush to open, but worth popping soon. — 4 days ago

Leslie Gilmore

9.3

@ Harvester Kitchen FSD — 2 months ago

Diane Heyboer

9.0

What a fantastic little bubbly. Light and crisp. Lemon, yeast and breast quality. Some green apple flavors and a hint of a floral or herby note. Absolutely delicious. Would buy again in a heartbeat. — 3 months ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Lisa Brosnan

9.0

70% Gamay, 30% Poulsard — 15 days ago

romo

8.9

Called Gamay. Light and fresh, Pinot nose, pet-natty. Took this home for LIX! — 2 months ago

Shayadaram

9.1

Great Mimosa — 3 months ago

Michelle Beer

9.4

V Day wine, dangerously drinkable, fruity — 2 months ago

Donald Williams

9.3

Solid wine. Always. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

Anthony Auger

9.2

Kefir lime like aroma. Bright and light with a honeydew impression. Lime comes back on the finish and reminds me of a limeade. Always a treat! — 3 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.0

Good pairing with our shrimp bisque as our first course for Christmas dinner. — 3 months ago