Ruinart Blanc de Blancs《Terroir Collection - ZTF207》

🏅 Wine Advocate 92 pts

🏅 James Suckling 92 pts

🏅 Vivino 4.4

Ruinart is the originator of the Champagne region. It was founded in 1729 and has a history of nearly three hundred years. The story of Ruinart originated from the Benedictine monk Thierry Ruinart. While studying in Paris, Thierry experienced "Champagne", a sparkling wine that was already popular among the aristocracy at the time. In 1729, under the guidance of Thierry, his nephew Nicolas Ruinart founded Maison Ruinart in Reims and began to brew champagne. Maison Ruinart has been passed down from generation to generation in the Ruinart family. It was not until the 1950s and 1960s that it was acquired by the LVMH Group (Moet & Chandon) due to business difficulties and became part of this luxury empire.

The bottle of Ruinart champagne is unique in shape and a little cute. This appearance design is a tribute to the champagne bottle of the 18th century. The famous painting "Luncheon with Oysters" by French painter Jean-François de Troy was completed at the same time as Maison Ruinart was established. It is also the earliest existing painting depicting the scene of drinking champagne. The shape of the bottle in the painting is almost the same as the bottle shape used by Maison Ruinart.

The delicate, elegant and complex style of Ruinart champagne is closely related to the high proportion of Chardonnay grape varieties used by the winery. The basic champagne is mixed with at least 40-50% Chardonnay, and the vintage champagne uses more than half of Chardonnay. The winery located in Reims, the great city of Champagne, has a long history and more than 30 meters deep crayères (the name of the chalk cellar-Gallo-Roman), which maintains a stable and good low temperature all year round, combined with suitable humidity, making it an excellent natural cellar for storing champagne.

Since 2000, Ruinart Winery has used Chardonnay varieties from the first-class vineyards of Champagne and mixed with different years to make this Blanc de Blancs. The transparent 18th century classic bottle shape allows the elegant and bright light golden champagne to be seen at a glance. The appearance has delicate and lasting bubbles; the first thing you can smell is the fresh citrus fruit aroma, followed by the floral aroma. The taste is quite round and harmonious, with delicate bubbles, peach, apricot, cherry and other fruity flavors, and balanced acidity, which makes it fresh and refreshing. It is an excellent single-glass wine for a summer afternoon, and is also suitable for pairing with light and delicate appetizers or grilled seafood dishes.

🏅 Wine Advocate 92 pts

The first scents of Ruinart’s NV Blanc de Blancs are floral in character, accompanied by aromas of lemon oil, spices and citrus blossoms. It’s medium-bodied and perfectly balanced on the palate, with a round, seamless texture that segues into a mouthwatering, ethereal finish. It should age well for five to eight years.

🏅 JamesSuckling 92pts

A very appealing style that captures the elegance of chardonnay in a way that is still immensely satisfying. The aromas are all based around lemon, grapefruit, fresh floral notes and stone fruits. The palate delivers a ripe impression, flavorsome and full, with peach custard and lemon brulée. Acidity is nicely placed below.