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 ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, citrus, fresh fruit, light pastry
Palate: chalk, lemon, creamy texture, fresh finish
Ruinart's signature multi-vintage Chardonnay: white flowers and citrus over a chalky, creamy palate with a fresh finish.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Chalk and citrus meet the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Sole meuniere Creamy texture and lemon frame white fish.More wines for fish →
- Goat cheese White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
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. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ruinart, founded 1729 in Reims, built its modern identity on Chardonnay; its non-vintage Blanc de Blancs is the house calling card.
- 1729Nicolas Ruinart establishes the Ruinart house in Reims
Facts
- Producer
- Ruinart · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; multi-vintage Chardonnay, signature house style
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
- First vintage
- 1729
Frequently asked about Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
What does Ruinart Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, citrus, fresh fruit, light pastry. On the palate, chalk, lemon, creamy texture, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Ruinart's signature multi-vintage Chardonnay: white flowers and citrus over a chalky, creamy palate with a fresh finish.
When should I drink Ruinart Blanc de Blancs?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Chalk and citrus meet the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Ruinart Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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