The colour is pale gold, with fine, long-lasting bubbles. On the nose very elegant, with aroma of flowers, passion fruits, lemon. In the mouth tasty and lively. On the finish an explosion of savours, mainly almonds, and a discreet sapidity. The aftertaste last for a very long time.
This Blanc de Blancs is made with 100% Chardonnay grapes by Maison Ruinart, the world’s first champagne House, established in 1729.
The Ruinart family’s reign came to an end in the 1950s, following financial difficulties. They were helped by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and in 1963 the Maison was sold to Moet & Chandon, which subsequently became part of luxury goods group LVMH.
For Dom Ruinart, the Maison only selects grapes from exceptional terroirs, mostly grand cru. Roughly 90% of the Chardonnay grapes are chosen from the Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Chouilly and Cramant), the heartland of this variety. The remaining 10% are from the north-facing Montagne de Reims, particularly the grand cru sites of Sillery, the Maison’s historic vineyard.
Since the release of the first Dom Ruinart cuvée in 1966, only 27 vintages of this outstanding Champagne have been released.
2009 has been an exceptional vintage year for Chardonnay. The wine has been left to mature on the lees for 8 years. With just 4 grams of sugar per litre, Dom Ruinart is an Extra Brut.
For this bottle I paid 229 CHF online at landolt-weine.ch
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grapes: Chardonnay
Type: Sparkling
Vintage: 2009
Producer: Ruinart
Price range: Luxury (>100 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 5/5