From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour
Join a scenic tour of the Champagne region starting from Reims. Explore the village of Hautvillers and visit 2 family-run wineries to learn about the Champagne-making ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2007: best 2017 to 2037.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2007 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
- Duck breast Spice and mature Pinot notes meet the duck.More wines for duck breast →
- Lobster Toast and citrus frame sweet shellfish.More wines for lobster →Find lobster on TableJourney →
- Game terrine Apricot and spice frame the rich terrine.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find game terrine on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Dom Ruinart Rose
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1966First 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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