($45): “L’Excellence,” the mid-range rosé from Château Saint-Maur, is broader and more refined than their “entry” level wine, “M.” As enjoyable and satisfying as M is, L’Excellence is a clear step up. Zesty acidity, characteristic of all their wines, imbues this rosé with life and gives it a real presence. A faint bitterness in the finish adds allure and reminds you this is real wine and in an entirely different category from most rosé.
92 Michael Apstein May 5, 2015