Ruinart Brut NV Champagne

Ruinart Non Vintage Brut Champagne, France

Grapes: A blend of 40% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir and 11% Pinot Meunier of which 25% are reserve wines, 7g/L residual sugar, hand harvested, full malolactic fermentation

Producer Tasting Note:

COLOUR: Ruinart Brut sparkles in chestnuts, yellows and golds. NOSE: First impressions reveal subtle fruity notes of reinette apples and apricots, along with fresh almonds and hazelnuts. Hints of elderflower and coriander seed add a touch of complexity. Second impressions create room for intense aromas of brioche and biscuit. PALATE: Sweet notes of golden fruit, plum tarts and ripe drupes develop in the mouth. The palate is enveloped in harmonious and persistent roundness. The finale reveals the distinctive freshness of chardonnay. 

A touch of class. The Ruinart champagnes are made with more reserve wines than are normal for non vintage wines leading to much greater structure and body. Created from 40–50 different crus from the terroirs of Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Lovely almond and creamy aromas along with appetizing freshness. The palate is imbued with creamy complexity with a softness to the texture and a nutty edge." The Wine Gang 

"Medium green yellow colour with silver reflections, lively, persistent mousse. Delicately smoky with a touch of herbal savouriness in the background, yellow apple fruits, some peach, candied orange zest. Juicy, fresh orchard fruit nuances, racy, fresh acidity, lime zest, salty finish, a stimulating, vibrant food wine."

92/100 points, FALSTAFF (Austria), 2019

"A glaze of caramel is stretched over a wide array of candied fruit aromas, the balance of ripeness and mineral freshness spot on, the finish long and moderately structured. Drink now."

92/100 points, Stuart Pigott, JAMESSUCKLING.COM, July 2023

Food Match: This dry wine is great as an aperitif. Serve with a wide variety of dishes including pan-fried bass, poached oysters, seared scallops, goat's cheese in puff pastry, and even with a strawberry soufflé