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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs champagne has nice crisp acidity and good structure. This award winning blanc de blancs is great as an aperitif. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
Type
Sweetness Level:
Brut
Vintage:
Non-Vintage
Category: Blanc de Blancs Prestige Cuvée: No
 
Ratings (on a scale of 100)
Price
Champagne 411 91 Dec. 2013   Average Retail Price
Wine Enthusiast 93 12/01/13   (750 ml bottle) $75
Wine Spectator 93 11/30/13    
 
 
 
 
 

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow gold with tiny persistent bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Lemon, pineapple, ginger, hints of honey and brioche.
Palate: Apple, lemon, pear, almond, chalky minerality and subtle yeast notes.
Additional comments: Fresh. Nice crisp acidity and good structure. Great as an aperitif.
When to drink: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne is ready to drink on release and for up to 3 to 5 years after release.

Blanc de Blancs Details
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Label: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
House/Winery:
Ruinart
Wine Category:
Sparkling Wine
Region & Country:
Champagne, France
Type (Style):
Non-vintage, Blanc de Blancs
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 8-9 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: NA
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5%

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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
Production

Ruinart uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The non-vintage Blanc de Blancs is composed of 100% Chardonnay primarily from Premier Crus of the Cote des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims vineyards. Ruinart uses the pneumatic press instead of the traditional champagne press to protect from oxidation. They also incorporate inert nitrogen gas at every stage of production. Vinification is only in stainless steel. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs undergoes full malolactic fermentation. The House relies exclusively on gyropalates rather than hand riddling. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is bottled in clear glass to highlight the color. Bottles should be stored away from any light sources. Aged 2 or more years on the lees. The dosage typically ranges from 8 to 9 grams per liter.

 
Awards
 
Award Organization
Award Year
Award
Chardonnay-du-Monde 2008 Gold
     
Chardonnay-du-Monde 2007 Gold
     
 
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