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Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blancs (in gift box) NV

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  • 91pts, Decanter, 2019

Ruinart was established in 1729 just a year after Louis XV’s decree enabling the export of sparkling wines. This fine fizz uses Chardonnay from Premier Cru vineyards within the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Intensely aromatic, rich and long.

Ruinart was established in 1729 just a year after Louis XV’s decree enabling the export of sparkling wines. This fine fizz uses Chardonnay from Premier Cru vineyards within the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Intensely aromatic, rich and long.

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Tasting notes

Fresh and elegant with tiny bubbles and toasty citrusy finesse

Aroma

Fresh citrus, a touch of jasmine, white peaches and pink peppercorns

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blancs (in gift box) NV

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  • 12.5% ABV
  • 9.38 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2020

This superb Champagne house owes its creation to a monk, Dom Thierry Ruinart, who, noticing a new fashion among aristocrats for sparkling wine, encouraged his family in the region to master its art. In 1729 his nephew Nicolas founded the cellar, the very first Champagne house. Timing was all, with Ruinart able to take advantage of Louis XV’s recent decree allowing sparkling wine to be shipped abroad in quantity for the first time. By 1761 Ruinart was selling 36,000 bottles a year and a byword for quality and luxury. Among lighter Champagnes Ruinart is rated ‘excellent’ by Robert Parker and ‘extremely stylish’ by Hugh Johnson. This wine is a tribute to Chardonnay’s elegance and finesse. Fabulous solo or as partner to hors d’oeuvres or fish.

"A wine that is mineral, nervy, vibrating with the freshest white fruits and lemon" Wine Enthusiast
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