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 2021 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red berries, rose, citrus, light spice
Palate: raspberry, redcurrant, fresh acidity, chalky finish
An early historic rose, fresh and delicate: red berries and rose over citrus, the palate marked by raspberry and redcurrant with a chalky finish.
What it pairs with
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Seared salmon
Red-fruit lift balances the oily fish. -
Charcuterie
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Raspberry and spice frame cured meats. -
Strawberry tart
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Red-berry notes echo the dessert fruit.
How to serve 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. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Seared salmon, Charcuterie, Strawberry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ruinart records show rose Champagne being made as early as 1764; the modern Ruinart Rose continues that tradition.
- 1764: Ruinart records show rose Champagne being made
Facts
- Producer
- Ruinart · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; brut with red wine, an early historic rose
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 65 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
- First vintage
- 1764
Frequently asked about Ruinart Rose
What does Ruinart Rose taste like?
On the nose, red berries, rose, citrus, light spice. On the palate, raspberry, redcurrant, fresh acidity, chalky finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. An early historic rose, fresh and delicate: red berries and rose over citrus, the palate marked by raspberry and redcurrant with a chalky finish.
When should I drink Ruinart Rose?
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 Ruinart Rose?
Seared salmon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie and Strawberry tart. Red-fruit lift balances the oily fish.
What grapes are in Ruinart Rose?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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