In the glass
Aroma: yellow fruit, citrus, brioche, white flowers
Palate: apple, pear, fresh acidity, rounded finish
Ruinart's Pinot-led house brut: yellow fruit and citrus over brioche and white flowers, the palate rounded and fresh.
What it pairs with
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Croque monsieur
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Fresh acidity cuts the toasted ham and cheese. -
Roast chicken
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Yellow fruit and brioche meet roasted poultry. -
Charcuterie
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Rounded fruit frames cured meats.
How to serve R de Ruinart Brut
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. Croque monsieur, Roast chicken, Charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
R de Ruinart is the house's Pinot-led non-vintage brut, a counterpoint to its Chardonnay-driven Blanc de Blancs.
- 1729 — House founded; the brut later codified as R de Ruinart
Facts
- Producer
- Ruinart
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Pinot-led house brut
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
- First vintage
- 1729
Scores
- Wine Spectator 89
Frequently asked about R de Ruinart Brut
What does R de Ruinart Brut taste like?
On the nose, yellow fruit, citrus, brioche, white flowers. On the palate, apple, pear, fresh acidity, rounded finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Ruinart's Pinot-led house brut: yellow fruit and citrus over brioche and white flowers, the palate rounded and fresh.
When should I drink R de Ruinart Brut?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with R de Ruinart Brut?
Croque monsieur is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Charcuterie. Fresh acidity cuts the toasted ham and cheese.
What grapes are in R de Ruinart Brut?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.