Champagne AOC Brut Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs (750 ml.) Ruinart

THE WINE

Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs by Ruinart is the soul of the Maison. 100% Chardonnay from different vintages (20 to 25% of reserve wines from the two previous years). Predominance of Premier Cru from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims for aromatic finesse, Sézannais wines for roundness, and wines from the northern part of the vallée de la Vesle for freshness and lightness. Perfect for an aperitif, it pairs very well with all seafood and shellfish, and is perfect with raw fish.

THE MAISON

At the origin of it all is the name of the Benedictine monk Dom Thierry Ruinart, who lived at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, a theologian and historian, but above all a brilliant, intuitive, and visionary person. At just 23 years old, hearing about a new wine not yet called “Champagne” but particularly popular among Parisian aristocrats, he understood that what was then identified as “vin de bulles”, or wine with bubbles, would have a great future. This is where the story of the oldest Maison in the Champagne region began. The story officially started on September 1, 1729, when Nicolas Ruinart, 33 years old, a drapery merchant in Reims like his father and grandson of Dom Thierry Ruinart, opened his first accounting ledger dedicated specifically to “vin de bulles”. The first bottles were intended for his traditional customers as gifts after purchasing fabrics and textiles. But Nicolas was a shrewd and refined businessman, endowed with the same pioneering vision as his uncle Thierry Ruinart. History proved him right: just six years later, the family abandoned the fabric trade to focus on Champagne commerce. The Maison grew rapidly: from 170 bottles sold in 1730 to over 36,000 in 1761, culminating in its definitive affirmation during the 19th century. A style based on chardonnay and its elegance, without ever losing sight of density and volume. Whether Champagne Brut, Champagne Blanc de Blancs, or Champagne Rosé, all Champagnes branded Ruinart are unique and easily recognizable, characterized by unmatched purity, and are absolutely worth every penny they cost. Acquired in 1963 by Moët et Chandon, now part of the largest group LVMH, the Ruinart brand continues to be undeniably synonymous with the best and most excellent Champagnes.