Ruinart Blanc de Blancs seconde peau ---- (Sparkling)

Ruinart, the longest established champagne house, was founded in 1729. It is based in Reims and currently part of the LVMH group. At the time of Louis XIV, one Dom Thierry Ruinart (1657-1709), a Benedictine monk from Champagne, was working in the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. Here, he became aware of worldly society and the "bubbling wine" that was all the rage with young aristocrats. He inspired his brother and nephew, who were still living in Champagne, to start producing this wine. 20 years after his death (in 1729), his nephew Nicolas Ruinart founded the eponymous champagne house – the very first in history. Maison Ruinart owns some fantastic chalk tunnels which it uses as cellars and have UNESCO world heritage status. The house remained a family-run business for almost two centuries before entering the LVMH fold. However, it has retained its independence and kept its own unique style, nurtured by the cellar master Frédéric Panaïotis. With their high Chardonnay content, the champagnes are delicately mineral, and often have some chalky notes and a fruity and floral aromatic palette. Their very light character makes for a particularly good aperitif. The house has also wisely refreshed its white and rose Dom Ruinart prestige cuvées. The vineyards are located primarily on the Montagne de Reims and complemented by supplies from a few other very selective areas. Ruinart is unquestionably one of the most famous champagnes in the world.

La maison Ruinart est fière d’être la première maison française à élaborer des champagnes d’exception depuis 1729. Les cuvées élégantes et parfumées sont le fruit du travail passionné de toute une équipe menée par le chef de cave Frédéric Panaïotis. Niché au cœur de la commune de Reims, le vignoble cultive des vignes de chardonnay, de pinot noir et de pinot meunier. Il achète également des raisins issus d’une agriculture saine et durable qu’il vinifie pour confectionner des cuvées uniques. Consciente des enjeux environnementaux actuels, la maison cultive ses vignes grimpant sur des sols d’argile et de calcaire, en appliquant les principes de l’agriculture raisonnée.
Après des vendanges accomplies entièrement à la main, ce 100% chardonnay révèle une élégante robe jaune pâle accompagnée de subtils reflets dorés et verts. Le nez, intense et parfumé, dévoile des notes d’agrumes et de fruits frais. En bouche, une superbe fraîcheur amène vers une finale minérale et gourmande.

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