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 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
- Croque monsieur Fresh acidity cuts the toasted ham and cheese.Find croque monsieur on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken Yellow fruit and brioche meet roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find roast chicken on TableJourney →
- Charcuterie Rounded fruit frames cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find charcuterie on TableJourney →
With cheese
Chaource
Our pick A non-vintage brut Champagne's high acidity and fine mousse cut through Chaource's salted, creamy paste and leave its mushroom and hazelnut clear. The cheese comes from the Aube, which also grows Champagne.
Brie de Meaux
Our pick A non-vintage brut's acidity and bubbles cut Brie de Meaux's butter and cream and leave its hazelnut clear, so each bite of the rich, supple paste stays fresh.
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.
- 1729House 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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