Description
Ruinart Champagne Brut R de Ruinart
From the first established champagne maison, R de Ruinart Brut is the primary expression of the maison’s signature crisp, floral style. Chardonnay shines through with a forceful radiance. Cellar master Frédéric Panaïotis ensures that this benchmark non-vintage champagne remains true to its original heritage, exhibiting the mineral clarity for which Ruinart is renowned.
Producer notes:
40% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, 20 to 25% of which are wines reserved from the 2 previous years. Full malolactic fermentation. Dosage: 9 g/L. A vibrant, clear yellow colour with golden reflections. Good brilliance with sustained effervescence and a very persistent foam.
At first the nose is delicate, fresh and fruity, filled with white-fleshed fruits (pears, Bosc apples), apricots, as well as hazelnuts and fresh almonds. Several floral and spicy notes add an extra hint of complexity.
The second nose reveals superb olfactory intensity on a more biscuity, brioche-like base. Frank and direct attack on the palate. A balanced wine, rounded and full-bodied, with an attack scented with ripe fruits (wild green plums and nectarines). The finish is long, the well-integrated dosage giving way to the characteristic freshness of the Chardonnay.
90 points Tom Hewson (TimAtkin.com):
40% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier. All stainless steel, 2019 base with 20% reserves from 2017 and 2018. Youthful and taut, with zesty lime and grapefruit, bright yellow apple fruitiness, fleshy pear and a fluffy, bright palate whose tangy apricot fruit is just rounded out by the reserves. It’s a fine base vintage, but I would still consider leaving for a year or two in the cellar to come out of its shell. (Dec 2022)
Trade name
Champagner
Item No.
1636753
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer information
Champagne Ruinart,Rue des Crayeres 4,51100 Reims,FR
Warnings
Excessive drinking is dangerous for health, alcoholic beverages should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of alcoholic bever ages during pregnancy, even in small quantities, can have serious consequences on the health of the child.
