Ruinart R de Ruinart Champagne NV
Grape
40% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot Noir and 11% Pinot Meunier
Its Origins
Ruinart is a low profile, yet select, Champagne house which is steeped in history. It dates back to the 17th century, the time of the famous Dom Pérignon. It was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart in the city of Reims, the year after a Royal Decree in 1728 whereby Louis XV gave his consent for sparkling wines to be shipped in baskets containing 50 to 100 bottles. This opened the gates of Europe to champagne and thus makes Ruinart the oldest Champagne House. Nicolas' uncle was Dom Thierry Ruinart, close friend to Dom Pérignon himself and an inspiration behind the creation of this house after the Dom’s death. Its Gallo-Roman chalk cellars are now a UNESCO-classified historical monument and every two years the finest sommeliers in Europe gather there to compete for the Trophée Ruinart.
What The Critics Say
17.5/20 JancisRobinson.com
"Extremely characterful. Mineral, with some vegetal density on the nose. Extremely lively and fresh on the nose but with real substance on the palate too. Extremely satisfying, this wine addresses the entire palate. Quite long and complex."
90/100 Wine Enthusiast
"Ruinart, one of Champagne's oldest brands, produces a fresh, delicate style of non-vintage, with a soft mousse and good bottle age toast and yeast. The wine is edged with citrus, giving a fresh, apéritif style of Champagne."
| Variety | Champagne |
|---|---|
| Region | Champagne |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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