Champagne AOC Brut Premier Cru 'R de Ruinart' Second Skin Vintage 2011 (750 ml.) Ruinart

THE WINE

The Champagne Brut "R" de Ruinart 2011 is a label of great charm, made with a majority percentage of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a small addition of Meunier. Elegant and harmonious, it perfectly interprets the style of Ruinart. It is aged for at least 36 months on the lees. It is a Champagne that manages to combine richness and complexity with tension and freshness. Thanks to a perfect blend of excellent quality grapes, it expresses remarkable balance and great elegance. Notes of fruit, flowers, and citrus, along with mineral nuances and sweet, juicy tones, integrate into a harmonious and pleasant result, very satisfying. Due to its structure and complexity, it is a perfect Champagne to enjoy throughout a meal. Eco-friendly packaging 'Second Skin' with a low environmental impact.

THE HOUSE

At the origin of it all is the name of the Benedictine monk Dom Thierry Ruinart, who lived between 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 what is the oldest Maison in the entire Champagne region begins. A story that officially started on September 1, 1729, when Nicolas Ruinart, 33 years old, a drapery merchant in Reims like his father and the nephew of Dom Thierry Ruinart, opened his first accounting ledger dedicated precisely to “vin de bulles.” The first bottles were intended for his traditional customers as a gift after purchasing fabrics and cloths. 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 sales. The Maison grew rapidly: from 170 bottles sold in 1730, it jumped to over 36,000 by 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 they are Champagne Brut, Champagne Blanc de Blancs, or Champagne Rosé, all Champagnes branded Ruinart are unique and instantly recognizable, characterized by unmatched purity, and are absolutely worth every price they cost. Acquired in 1963 by Moët et Chandon, now part of the largest group LVMH, the Ruinart brand continues to be indisputably synonymous with the best and most excellent Champagnes.