Two expressions from Champagne's oldest house: the pure, chiselled Blanc de Blancs and the rounder, Pinot Noir-led Ruinart Brut.
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
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| Country |
France |
| Region |
Champagne, Reims |
| Grape varietal |
Chardonnay |
| Food pairing |
Seafood and white fish, sea scallop carpaccio, sea bream tartare, aperitif |
| Alcohol content |
12.5% |
Tasting notes
Colour: A bright pale straw.
Nose: At first very intense, giving way to fresh fruit notes of ripe citrus and pineapple, then a highly refined floral second nose of linden and white peach.
Palate: A supple, harmonious attack, firm but rounded, with a voluptuous texture supported by excellent freshness and a very refreshing mineral finish.
Awards
| ● | 94 Points — Wine Enthusiast |
| ● | 93 Points — Wine Spectator |
| ● | 93 Points — James Suckling |
Ruinart Brut
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| Country |
France |
| Region |
Champagne, Reims |
| Grape varietal |
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier |
| Food pairing |
Aperitif, seafood, roast chicken, soft cheeses |
| Alcohol content |
12.5% |
Tasting notes
Colour: Sparkling in chestnuts, yellows and golds.
Nose: Subtle fruity notes of reinette apples and apricots, with fresh almonds and hazelnuts, and hints of elderflower and coriander seed. Then intense aromas of brioche and biscuit.
Palate: Sweet notes of golden fruit, plum tarts and ripe drupes, enveloped in a harmonious, persistent roundness. The finish reveals the distinctive freshness of Chardonnay.
Awards
| ● | 92 Points — James Suckling |
| ● | 92 Points — Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide |