Ruinart Champagne, France
Founded in: 1772


1729: The House of Ruinart was officially founded, for a royal decree allowing champagne wines to be transported in baskets containing 50 or 100 bottles was only issued on 25th May 1728. Prior to that date, wines had only been transported in wooden casks, this obviously being impossible for wines which champanization can only be realised in bootles.
The son of Nicolas Ruinart, brother of Dom Ruinart, himself named Nicolas, thus opened the first account book on 1st september 1729 with the following declaration, « in the name of God and the Saint Virgin shall this book be commenced ». This entry was to be official act establishing the First Champagne House.

1769: Nicolas Ruinart turned over the firm’s management to his son Claude Ruinart. Sales soared to nearly 40.000 bottles.

1798: Irénée Ruinart, the son of Claude Ruinart who headed the firm until 1826, displayed a formidable ability to manage the house through the upheavals of the Revolution, the Empire and the Restoration. Ruinart became one of the leading champagne houses.

1826: Edmond Ruinart succeeded them for an especially notable eight-year period during which he opened up th U.S market. At the same time, he developed the russian market, on which the first shipment dated from 1765.

1827: Edmond Ruinart sailed for American shores aboard a three-masted immigrant ship, and left a colourful description of his voyage which led him to the White House and an introduction to president Jackson.

In 1860 his son, Edgar, ensured the same success on the Russian market; during a long and extremely difficult trip, he meticulously noted all his expenditure and numerous misfortunes…

The Ruinart taste is the unbelievable marriage of finesse and power both in the same wine. Each word is essential. Above all Ruinart champagne is a wine, it respects the same rules, it evolves.
The finesse found in such great champagnes is the essential factor making it so different from the other sparkling wines produced in the world. The power of a wine is measured by its ability and capacity to occupy the palate, the taste and to draw the attention of the taster. Ruinart champagne combines these extremes to perfection with the supremacy of the best Chardonnay « crus ».

White or rosé, the characteristics of Ruinart champagnes can be defined by finesse, elegance and distinction. Full and supple the suavity of our champagnes is the expression of delicacy and subtlety. The Dom Ruinart is the most demanding and complex example.

Dom Ruinart 1993

Always a vintage, made exclusively from the white chardonnay grape variety, Dom Ruinart is the champagne for the most discerning connoisseur. Ambassador for the excellence of the Ruinart “savoir-faire”. Made only in the very best vintage years, Dom Ruinart expresses to perfection the association of finesse and elegance of the wines from the Côte des Blancs together with the structure of the ones coming from the Montagne de Reims. 
Blend of 100 % Grand Cru Chardonnay, of which 65 % comes from the “Côte des Blancs” and 35 % from the “Montagne de Reims”. Golden-yellow colour with slight grey/green tinge. Very good mousse with fine tenacious and long-lasting creamy bubbles. A fine nose, fresh and delicate nose with a beautiful intensity. Notes of fresh almonds, toasted brioche, citrus fruits and dried fruits.
A beautiful taste, fine and delicate sensation on the palate. An intense and evolving vinosity, still discreet. Exotic fruits, mango and passion fruit. A finish with slight fresh citrus fruit notes and coffee. Beautiful secondary aromas. A great champagne.

Ruinart Rosé

Ruinart Rosé, as with all Ruinart champagnes, is made with a high proportion of Chardonnay giving great finesse and elegance – so characteristic of Ruinart champagnes.
Presented in an elegant 18th century style bottle, this champagne such a fresh, distinctive, rose petal pink colour. To be served as an aperitif, followed by poultry, white meats.
Blend of 45 % Premier Cru Chardonnay and 55 % Premier Cru Pinot Noir of which 18 % vinified in red.
Orange-yellow, rose petal colour. Very fine, profuse and sustained long-lasting bubbles.
A very fine nose, subtle fruity nose: small red berries such as redcurrant

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

Made in the pure Ruinart tradition exclusively from the Chardonnay grape, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs reflects perfect harmony. Its striking luminosity is further enhanced by the clear glass bottle, a replica from an 18th Century model. Most recent in a line of blends from chardonnay grapes, this harmonious wine will envelop palates with its warm fruity flavours. Suave, delicate, well-balanced, this Blanc de blancs will rise to all occasions; a deliberately seducing champagne which will tempt you.
Blend of 100% Premier Cru Chardonnay from different years.
Very beautiful appearance pale golden yellow colour. Beautiful luminosity and striking brilliance. A profuse mousse with a sustained ring of beads.

L'Exclusive de Ruinart

The unique blending of six « Grands Crus » and 5 great vintages is the secret of l’Exclusive de Ruinart. The most sought after Chardonnay grape variety is the unique component of this blend, resulting in the subtlety and suavity of this champagne. Agreat wine portraying perfect harmony and elegance.

An exceptional champagne produced in a limited and numbered production. A classic presentation would have proved to be quite insufficient for such a great champagne. Thus Ruinart entrusted Christofle, the famous Silversmith, who master-minded this truly exceptional and refined design. Encasing the bottle is sheer luxury, silver enhancing the gold of the champagne.
 
This cuvée is a unique blend of six grands crus and great vintage years, exclusively made with chardonnay wines.
Appearance
Golden straw-yellow colour shows exceptional brilliance.
Very subtle nose, fine and complex
Dominantly fresh and rich, yet supple and well-balanced. Full-bodied, opulent wine, expressing the richness of butter, is sustained on the palate. A wine showing a great longevity.

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