Ruinart : Dom Ruinart 2007

The pure expression of a fine Blanc de Blancs by Ruinart

The producer

The very first Champagne House founded in 1729, Ruinart is an essential reference. The historic Ruinart Champagne House owes its creation to the visionary and pioneering monk, Dom Thierry Ruinart. Located in the heart of Reims, the Ruinart House watches over a treasure. Unique, historical landmarks and architectural prowesses, the Ruinart chalk quarries have been classified as a historic site since 1931 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015. Located at nearly 40 metres below ground, in the darkness and coolness of the cathedral-like cellars, the precious bottles wait to be brought to light. Elegance, style and timelessness define the DNA of the Ruinart Champagne House, which is one of the most valued brands in France, embodying the excellence of the French ‘’art de vivre’’ in all four corners of the world.

The wine

Produced from great terroirs and made only during exceptional harvests, the Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs wine, which has only had 26 vintages, highlights the aromatic richness of Chardonnay, the iconic grape variety of the Ruinart Champagne House.

The vintage

A unique vintage in Champagne, 2007 was marked by alternating rainy spells, which did not prevent the grapes from reaching a good level of maturity and acidity at the time of harvesting, which began in August.

The blend

100% Chardonnay, Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2007 comprises 75% Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs and 25% from the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims.

Dom Ruinart 2007: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Brilliantly intense with a luminous colour, Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2007 catches the eye with its shimmering green highlights, a typical feature of the Chardonnay variety.

Nose

The first nose seduces with its minerality, expressed through notes of gunflint, oyster shell and blond tobacco. The bouquet becomes more complex with aeration, exuding subtle fragrances of sap, lime blossom, acacia, and extra fresh yellow to green citrus fruit. This very elegant nose is unique in its rich and complex aromatic palette, harmoniously blending floral, sweet citrus (citron), stone fruit (nectarine, yellow plum) and ripe white fruit notes.

Palate

A smooth attack precedes a palate that perfectly expresses the terroir of origin of this Rosé Champagne. Sustained by a vibrant tension, the palate reveals intense notes of green citrus and grapefruit until a persistent finish that combines a delicate sapidity with an elegant bitterness and flavoursome chalky notes.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve at 10-12°C.

Cellaring

This Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2007 by Ruinart can lay in the cellar for several years in order to express all its aromatic richness.

Food and wine pairing

With its structure, precision and freshness, this exceptional Rosé champagne is ideal with a scallop carpaccio millefeuille and black radish, a marinade with organic first-pressed olive oil and green citrus fruits or cod steamed in champagne, dusted with Zhegiang tea, cooked in sea water.