Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV 375ml

Winery Background and History

Maison Ruinart, founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart in Reims, holds the title of the world’s oldest Champagne house exclusively dedicated to sparkling wine  . The estate is renowned for its historic chalk cellars carved in 1768, a UNESCO World Heritage site that lends consistent age and finesse to its wines ().

Producer and Wine Maker

Cellar Master Frédéric Panaïotis oversees production alongside a skilled tasting committee. They blend base wines from over 25–30 Chardonnay crus, including 20–30% reserve wines, rigorously tasting individual parcels to maintain the signature Ruinart style of purity, minerality, and elegance  .

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Wine is crafted from 100% Chardonnay sourced from Premier Crus in Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Sézannais, and Vallée de la Vesle. Chalky soils and a cool maritime climate with significant diurnal temperature shifts foster fresh acidity, aromatic complexity, and vibrant minerality  .

Vinification & Aging Methods

Hand-harvested fruit is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats with malolactic fermentation. The final blend includes 20–30% reserve wines and undergoes 2–3 years of aging on lees in chalk cellars before dosage at approximately 7 g/L  .

Tasting notes

Bright pale yellow with green almond hues. Aromas of ripe lemon, juicy pear, white flowers, ginger, jasmine, and pink peppercorn before adding toasty biscuit and smoky mineral layers. The palate is balanced between freshness and roundness, delivering citrus, orchard fruit, tropical notes, and a long delicate finish  .

Food & Wine Pairing

Ideal with seafood such as oysters, scallop or sea bass carpaccio, crustaceans, white-fish tartare, sushi and sashimi. Also harmonizes with lightly creamy dishes, mild cheeses, and steamed shellfish  .

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve chilled at 8–10 °C in tulip-shaped or white-wine glasses to preserve aromatic intensity and mousse. No decanting necessary; gentle swirling will enhance aromas ().

Storage and Aging Potential

Under ideal cellar conditions (9–12 °C, high humidity, darkness), this NV Champagne can age 5–8 years, developing richer complexity while keeping its fresh and mineral character  .

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100% Chardonnay sourced from 25–30 Premier Crus  .

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

12.5% ABV  .

Scores

• Wine Spectator: 93 

• Wine Enthusiast: 93 

• Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 91–92 

• James Suckling: 93