Ruinart

Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

9.21408 ratings
9.2270 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Probably about 15-20 years old. Great fully mature bottle. Golden apple, vanilla, brioche.

Probably about 15-20 years old. Great fully mature bottle. Golden apple, vanilla, brioche.

May 2nd, 2023
Michael Herzog

Always great. Always a crowd pleaser. Wonderful with Bananas Foster!!

Always great. Always a crowd pleaser. Wonderful with Bananas Foster!!

Sep 1st, 2019
Ellen Clifford

This was the first thing I tried in the Effervescence master class! Light, simple and elegant. Incredibly fresh and a smidge tropical! Toasty finish. I’d like to walk around parties drinking this out of the bottle. Someday...

This was the first thing I tried in the Effervescence master class! Light, simple and elegant. Incredibly fresh and a smidge tropical! Toasty finish. I’d like to walk around parties drinking this out of the bottle. Someday...

May 9th, 2018
Bridget Cheslock

If this #Champagne doesn't put a smile on your face then I fear we can't be friends... Jove me some #Ruinart

If this #Champagne doesn't put a smile on your face then I fear we can't be friends... Jove me some #Ruinart

5 people found it helpfulOct 25th, 2014
Corey Zamora, CSW

Great mousse, under ripe apples, just terrific champagne

Great mousse, under ripe apples, just terrific champagne

3 people found it helpfulJul 8th, 2014
Lyn Farmer

Incredibly inputs. Gorgeous Flint, mineral-driven flavors with green apple, lemon and hazelnut. Beautiful wine with great character.

Incredibly inputs. Gorgeous Flint, mineral-driven flavors with green apple, lemon and hazelnut. Beautiful wine with great character.

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2018
Marcy Simon

#theman

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2014
Peter Slagowitz

Peter had this 10 years ago

Peter had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

A fresh style with pear and apple fruit lemon zest ginger spice white flowers. A very fresh and bright style of champagne with fine creamy mouse and long finish with layers of ginger spice and pretty floral notes. Finish 40+ excellent+

A fresh style with pear and apple fruit lemon zest ginger spice white flowers. A very fresh and bright style of champagne with fine creamy mouse and long finish with layers of ginger spice and pretty floral notes. Finish 40+ excellent+

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2013
Brian Thompson

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

9.3

Gorgeous champagne. Sweet fresh bread, tart apple and nutty aromatics. Beautiful Chardonnay flavors dancing on the palate. Happy New Year!

Gorgeous champagne. Sweet fresh bread, tart apple and nutty aromatics. Beautiful Chardonnay flavors dancing on the palate. Happy New Year!

Jan 1st, 2017