Champagne Region
Champagne Ruinart Champagne - R de Ruinart - Brut - White
Characteristics
Country / Region: Champagne region
Name: AOP Champagne
Grape variety: 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
House cited in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 RVF
House rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2022
RVF Guide 2022 : 89/100
Wine:
The R de Ruinart is the emblematic cuvée of the House, with phenomenal success. Crafted from Chardonnays and Pinots from the best terroirs, it offers seductive fruitiness, lively bubbles, and a beautiful mouthfeel. A harmonious champagne with evident gourmet pleasure. Its elegant bottle with curvaceous forms has contributed to its success, showcasing the virtuosity of Champagne wines.Vinification:
Hand harvested, alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, complete malolactic fermentation. Blend of 40 to 50 vintages and composed of 20 to 30% reserve wine. Aged for 2 to 3 years.Dosage : 7g/l
Color:
Golden yellow, bright.Nose:
Scents marked by a subtle fruity notes of apple and apricot but also hazelnut, fresh almond, touches of elderflower and coriander seeds.Palate:
Fresh and delicate, this wine offers a palate of harmonious roundness and persistence through notes of yellow and stone fruits. The finish reminds us of the presence of Chardonnay.
Temperature:
Serve between 8 and 10°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, poached oysters, scallops a la plancha, sole meunière, Chaource, Langres, cheeses (Saint Nectaire - Crottin de Chavignol)Cellar aging:
From now until 2025
Founded in Reims in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart, it is the oldest Champagne house. With a unique legacy, this iconic brand has journeyed through the centuries to become a symbol of French art de vivre.
Fresh, spontaneous, and expressive, Ruinart Champagnes—especially the R cuvée—embody their era with precise dosages and fine bubbles.