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Champagne Ruinart - Brut R de Ruinart

Name: Champagne Ruinart - Brut R de Ruinart
Brand: Champagne Ruinart
Rating: 4.3 (23 reviews)

Champagne|Sparkling wine

4.3/5 (23 customers)

90/100

Gault & Millau

92/100

James Suckling

fruity

flexible ring

creamy

"This champagne strikes a harmonious balance between freshness, structure, and fruitiness. A real success!"

"A caramel glaze spreads across a wide range of candied fruit aromas, the balance between maturity and mineral freshness is perfect, the finish is long and moderately structured. Drink now." (James Suckling).

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Estate

Champagne Ruinart

Vintage

Brut R de Ruinart

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape varieties

40 à 45% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10 à 15% Pinot Meunier

Terroirs

Chalk soils, sourced from 40 to 50 different crus in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, malolactic fermentation, blend of 40 to 50 wines, including 20 to 30% reserve wine from different harvest years.

Livestock farming

2 to 3 years in the cellar

Alcohol content

12.5%

Residual sugars

7 g/L

Eye

Yellow and gold dress

Nose

Delicate and fresh, subtle fruity notes of Reinette apple, apricot, hazelnut, and fresh almond, hints of elderflower and coriander seed, second nose with intense notes of brioche and biscuit.

Mouth

Balanced, full-bodied and round, with sweet aromas of yellow fruit, plum tart and ripe stone fruit, a fresh and harmonious finish, and good length.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with vegetarian dishes, seasonal vegetable tarts, goat cheese, etc.

More information on Champagne Ruinart

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)

About the estate:

What can be said about this winery other than that it is in dazzling form, led by cellar master Frédéric Panaïotis, at the peak of his art, and by technical teams in the vineyard, in the cellar, and in support functions, all driven by the same high standards and the same desire to innovate. The entire range has gained spectacularly in precision and intensity, without losing any of its style based on aromatic brilliance. Focusing mainly on Chardonnays from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, the champagnes all display great delicacy and aromatic purity, with remarkable expressions of chalk, flowers, white fruits, and citrus. We were very impressed by the latest editions of the Dom Ruinart cuvée. Committed to art and creativity, the house calls on the greatest talents to interpret its DNA, style, and art de vivre.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the estate:

The oldest champagne house. It could be classified as a historical monument, as are its cellars dug into the chalk during the Gallo-Roman period, which have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. The founder of the business, Nicolas Ruinart, added wine trading in 1729 to his cloth merchant business—another thriving industry in the region at the time, which was soon abandoned. The company remained family-owned until it was taken over by Moët & Chandon in 1963. Its prestigious champagne takes its name from the monk Dom Ruinart, a contemporary scholar of Dom Pérignon. Chardonnay has been at the heart of Ruinart's cuvées since 1947, for a style that favors freshness. Frédéric Panaïotis has been the cellar master since 2007.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated 90/100

About wine:

The sparkling effervescence indicates magnificent potential. The nose expresses ripe white fruits, sweet almonds, and dried fruits. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fruity, and has a beautiful length. Ideal pairing: as an aperitif with pata negra tapas.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

The first Champagne house, founded in 1729, enjoys an excellent reputation in France thanks to its remarkable work in marketing and in developing the style and identity of its wines. The emphasis is on Chardonnay, fine reduction on lees and creaminess for wines that are a hit with customers who are very attached to the brand. Under the leadership of Frédéric Panaïotis, the cellar master, the wines have gained in purity and precision. The champagnes presented this year confirm a return to the right dosages, precise maturity and greater complexity.

Wine Spectator

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

Rated Recommended

About wine:

A caramel glaze spreads across a wide range of candied fruit aromas, with a perfect balance between maturity and mineral freshness, and a long, moderately structured finish. Ready to drink now.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 23 reviews