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Champagne Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Brut

  • White
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - at best
Audrey Frick
91/100
William Kelley
91/100
Michael Edwards
93/100
Antonio Galloni
89/100
James Suckling
92/100
Product: 10008002435

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Description

Founded in 1729, Ruinart was the very first Champagne House, and its Blanc de Blancs has always been the gold standard. Made from 100% Chardonnay, it is largely comprised of fruit from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, the Sézannais and La Vallée de la Vesle. The aromatics are wonderfully clear, with notes of recently picked citrus, floral honey and fresh bread. The palate is full of sweet lemon and crisp nectarine, with a taut, refreshing line of acidity beautifully supported by generous, rich fruit. This will respond excellently to a further couple of years in the cellar. 

Charlie Leech, Buying Assistant, Berry Bros. & Rudd (April 2024)

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Alcohol % 12.5%
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Full Bodied
Producer Champagne Ruinart

Critics reviews

Audrey Frick 91/100
Classic and springy, with a pastoral, fresh feel and a bright pale straw hue, the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut is the calling card for the house. This release is based on the 2020 vintage, with some reserves from 2019 and 2018, all raised in stainless steel tank and lifted with 7 grams per litre dosage. Opening to floral aromas, a note of salted white grapefruit, and a hint of soft, chalky earth, it offers a fluffy mousse and a juicy palate, with notes of candied apple in a medium-bodied frame. A sleek and refreshing Champagne with an approachable kiss of sweet, ripe fruit will hold up over the coming years, but I would prefer to enjoy it young to preserve its freshness.audrey_frick, JebDunnuck.com (November 2023)
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com (Nov 2023)
William Kelley 91/100
Based on the 2019 vintage and disgorged in 2022, Ruinart’s newly released NV Blanc de Blancs burst with characteristically reductive aromas of yellow orchard fruit, citrus oil, iodine and toasted bread. Medium-bodied, pillowy and fleshy, with lively acids and a saline finish, it is an attractive Champagne incorporating 20% reserve wines.Drink 2022 - 2032William Kelley, Wine Advocate (August 2022)
William Kelley, RobertParker.com (Aug 2022)
Michael Edwards 93/100
A big step up in magnum from 750ml. An exceptional 2012 base, plus 2009 reserve wines. It has penetration and weight but is very fresh.Drink 2018 - 2030Michael Edwards, Decanter.com
Michael Edwards, Decanter.com
Antonio Galloni 89/100
The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs is a great introduction to the house style. This elegant, fragrant wine offers up an array of smoke, toastiness, minerals, ripe pears and flowers. The medium-bodied NV Blanc de Blancs offers tons of clarity and precision at this level, with the lingering Ruinart sweetness on the finish. This is Lot: LADH4EN, disgorged September, 2006. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011.antonio_galloni - 22/12/2008
Antonio Galloni, RobertParker.com (Dec 2008)
James Suckling 92/100
A fruity yet firm blanc de blancs with some brioche, cooked-apple and pear aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and flavorful. Fruity finish. Always a good bottle.Drink nowjames_suckling, jamessuckling_com (July 2022)
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Jul 2022)

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