Champagne Ruinart - Rosé

It always displays a unique and distinctive shimmering raspberry color. The nose reveals aromas reminiscent of freshly crushed strawberries, with the remarkable precision and purity of a grenadine blend. On the palate, it conveys this juiciness and transparent texture, evolving into mouthwatering cherry notes that are accentuated by the Chardonnay. Nothing but fruit!

What can one say about this winery other than that it is in dazzling form, led by a cellar master, Frédéric Panaïotis, at the peak of his craft, and by technical teams—in the vineyard, in the cellar, and in support roles—all driven by the same high standards and the same commitment to innovation. The entire range has gained spectacular precision and intensity, without losing any of its signature style rooted in aromatic brilliance. With a focus on Chardonnays from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, the champagnes all exhibit great delicacy and aromatic purity, where chalk, flowers, white fruits, and citrus come through remarkably well. The latest vintages of the Dom Ruinart cuvée have greatly impressed us. Committed to art and creativity, the house draws on the greatest talents to interpret its DNA, its style, and its art of living.

Ruinart’s non-vintage rosé tends to lean toward the slightly deeper end of the Champagne rosé spectrum, though it retains much of the house’s lively, Chardonnay-rich character. The sunny 2020 base vintage is brimming with red plums, strawberries, and tangy-sweet mandarins—young and approachable, yet beautifully supple. With its peppery spice and rose-petal complexity, this rosé celebrates the juiciness of Pinot Noir while transcending simplicity.

The oldest of the Champagne houses. It could be designated a historic monument, just like its cellars—carved into the chalk during the Gallo-Roman period—which have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. The company’s founder, Nicolas Ruinart, added the wine trade to his cloth-merchandising business in 1729—another thriving industry in the region at the time, though one he would soon abandon. The company remained family-owned until it was acquired by Moët & Chandon in 1963. Its prestigious champagne takes its name from the monk Dom Ruinart, a scholar and contemporary of Dom Pérignon. Chardonnay has been at the heart of Ruinart’s cuvées since 1947, defining a style that emphasizes freshness. Frédéric Panaïotis has been the cellar master since 2007.

The leading Champagne house, founded in 1729, enjoys an excellent reputation in France thanks to its remarkable work in marketing as well as in the style and identity of its wines. The focus is on Chardonnay, a delicate aging on the lees, and a creamy texture, resulting in wines that strike a chord with a clientele deeply loyal to the brand. Under the guidance of Frédéric Panaïotis, the cellar master, the wines have gained in purity and precision. The champagnes presented this year confirm a return to balanced dosages, precise maturity, and greater complexity.

Like all of Ruinart's current vintages, this Champagne offers a beautiful balance between delicate fruit and maturity. This wine has toasty notes, with hints of red berries and citrus. It is ready to drink.

An alluring, very dry rosé with a multitude of red berry aromas, particularly wild strawberries, but beneath that lies the structure of a serious Chardonnay grown on the region’s limestone soils, and it is this limestone texture that anchors its long finish. Ready to drink now.