Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2007: best 2017 to 2037.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2021200794/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: copper hue, mature Pinot, apricot, spice

Palate: gunpowder toastiness, vanilla, layered citrus, long finish

A rare Blanc de Blancs-based prestige rose: copper-hued and complex with mature Pinot, apricot and spice over gunpowder toast, vanilla and layered citrus.

What it pairs with

How to serve Dom Ruinart Rose

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Duck breast, Lobster, Game terrine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Dom Ruinart Rose, made from a Chardonnay-dominant base with red wine, is among the few prestige roses built on a Blanc de Blancs heart.

  1. 1966: First Dom Ruinart Rose vintage produced

Facts

Producer
Ruinart · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Reductive winemaking; Grand Cru base with red wine, long lees ageing
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 320 to 480 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 30 from vintage
First vintage
1966

Frequently asked about Dom Ruinart Rose

What does Dom Ruinart Rose taste like?

On the nose, copper hue, mature Pinot, apricot, spice. On the palate, gunpowder toastiness, vanilla, layered citrus, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A rare Blanc de Blancs-based prestige rose: copper-hued and complex with mature Pinot, apricot and spice over gunpowder toast, vanilla and layered citrus.

When should I drink Dom Ruinart Rose?

Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Dom Ruinart Rose?

Duck breast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lobster and Game terrine. Spice and mature Pinot notes meet the duck.

What grapes are in Dom Ruinart Rose?

The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.

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