Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 6 years from release.
release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2020 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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 · visiting guide
- 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
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.
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