Champagne Ruinart
Dom Ruinart 2010

The Champagne Dom Ruinart represents the best among the Cuvée of the Maison since 1959 and its the greates expression of its Chardonnay grapes. Dom Ruinart 2010 comes from Chardonnay grapes Grand Cru, 90% from Côte des Blancs (especially Chouilly, Le Mesnil, Cramant and Avize) and 10% from the northern slope of Montagne de Reims (especially Sillery). A perfect combination which grants this vintage elegance and complexity.

Vinification and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation for over 9 years on its lees and a dosage of just 4 g/l - making it an Extra Brut - for this Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010.

The Champagne Dom Ruinart 2010 is golden in colour with subtle greenish hues. To the nose it opens with delicate floral and mineral notes and then continues with roasted and spicy notes of nutmeg, hazelnut, roasted almond and coffee. To the palate it is rich and taut, with excellent aromatic intensity. A firm and structured Champagne Blanc de Blancs with a persistent and very elegant finish.

Champagne Ruinart

On the 1st September 1729 Nicolas Ruinart, drapery merchant in Reims like his father, opened his first book account dedicated to vin de bulles. He was 33 years old. That book also represents a birth certificate: his first Maison of Champagne. In 1768 Ruinart bought the crayeres, so-called ancient chalk caves (from the Roman time), digged beneath the city of Reims, 38m deep, to stock bottles. These chalky caves offer thermal stability, a vibration-free environment and a perfect humidity room: these are the perfect condition for the wine fermentation and aging. The Chardonnay vine is the soul of Maison Ruinart. Its grapes, mostly coming from Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, are the heart of its Cuvées. Distinguished by its fresh aromas, intense, pure and clear character, it is the fil rouge by all maison's mixes.