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
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Duck breast
Spice and mature Pinot notes meet the duck. -
Lobster
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Toast and citrus frame sweet shellfish. -
Game terrine
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Apricot and spice frame the rich terrine.
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.
- 1966 — First Dom Ruinart Rose vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Ruinart
- 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
Scores
- Vinous 94 (2007 vintage, reviewed 2021)
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.