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Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Champagne N.V.

Antonio Galloni's Vinous

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Elegant and refined, this is a true connoisseur Champagne. Ruinart are the oldest Champagne house (est. 1729) and this gorgeous Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay is among the most bright and focused wines on the Champagne market. It is only gently touched by bready, toasty character, so what comes through most is the clarity and precision of its pristine Chardonnay characters along with a dry, poised finish. A superb aperitif and a classy choice!

$198.00 in mixed 6+ or $220.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Chardonnay

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

90/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni

"This is a fabulous version of Ruinart’s NV Brut Blanc de Blancs. The wine seems fresher, more vibrant and less obviously sweet than in the past. The trademark profile of lemon, jasmine and green apples is very much in the forefront while the wine’s textural finesse and length are both first-class. This release of the NV Brut makes a great introduction to the wines of Ruinart, Champagne’s oldest house."

92/100 Galloni's Vinous, Josh Raynolds

"Light yellow-gold. Smoky citrus and orchard fruits on the deeply perfumed, mineral-tinged nose. Offers broad, toasty orange and pear skin flavors with an undercurrent of dusty minerals. Picks up floral and ginger nuances with air, along with hints of iodine and tarragon. Rich yet lively blanc de blancs with powerful back-end lift and finishing grip. (full malo; 9 g/l dosage; LAH9T)."

17.5/20 Jancis Robinson MW

"Extremely brisk and appetising - seems much drier to me than the launch offering in this new, clear flask bottle. Very clean and fresh."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Champagne
Region	Champagne
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	12.50%

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

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