THE ICONIC RUINART TASTE
“This blend brings together a balance of freshness and roundness, with each selected terroir chosen for the uniqueness of its chardonnays contributing to the complexity of the blend.”
Frédéric Panaïotis, Maison Ruinart Cellar Master.
CÉPAGES GRAPE VARIETIES & TERROIRS
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs includes some 25–30 different chardonnay crus, predominantly from the Côte des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims, the Sézannais and La Vallée de la Vesle. They reflect the rich diversity of the Champagne terroir.
Vinification
- Harvested by hand
- A blend of 25–30 crus including 20–30% reserve wine kept from a range of vintages
- Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
- Malolactic fermentation
- Aged in cellars for 2–3 years
- Dosage: 7 g/L
- Contains sulphites
- Alcohol content – 12.5 % Vol.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Visually, the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs has a brilliant robe with a beautiful pale yellow color and slight hints of almond green and jade green reflections.
THE NOSE
The first nose reveals intense aromas of fresh fruit: ripe lemon, juicy pear, or freshly picked peach. The secondary aromas are more floral with hints of white flowers, accompanied by a spicy touch combining ginger and pink peppercorns.
PALATE
Balancing tension with roundness, the enveloping structure is highlighted by fresh aromas of ripe citrus and tropical fruit. With a long and delicate finale.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Resident Chef Valérie Radou and Cellar Master Frédéric Panaïotis, recommend pairing this champagne with seafood or fish. Discover their Citrus Sea Bass Carpaccio recipe (preparation time: 30 minutes).
Sea bass fillet — Lime — Baby fennel — Granny Smith apple — Pink radish …
THE RUINART SERVING RITUAL
Ruinart recommends storing champagne bottles in the dark, at temperatures between 7–18°C, and with a humidity level of over 70%.
Storage lifetime: bottles under 75 cl: 12 to 18 months/75 cl: up to 24 months/over 75 cl: up to 36 months.
Ideal serving temperature is around 8°C.
Maison Ruinart recommends serving its champagne in a tulip glass, or a white wine glass with an opening wide enough to allow the expression of the aromatic complexity and the evolution of the bubbles.
THE SECOND SKIN CASE: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN INNOVATION
In 2020, as part of its continuous approach to sustainable design, Maison Ruinart committed to substitute all single boxes with its second skin presentation case, which is nine times lighter than its predecessor. This recyclable case is moulded to the shape of the bottle and reduces its carbon footprint by 60%.
The elegant case can be conserved until the bottle is served, protecting all of the Ruinart taste by shielding the champagne from exposure to the light. Suitable for cellar and refrigerator storage, this innovative design withstands ice bucket humidity and adds a new dimension to our serving ritual.
