As the oldest Champagne house, founded in Reims in 1729, Ruinart built its reputation on Chardonnay, and the Blanc de Blancs is where that signature shows most clearly. It's made entirely from Chardonnay, drawn from roughly thirty crus across the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Sézannais and Vallée de la Vesle.
In the glass it's pale gold with faint green and jade reflections, carried by a fine, steady stream of bubbles. The first aromas lean toward ripe lemon, juicy pear and just-picked peach, followed by a floral layer of white blossom, ginger and pink peppercorn. On the palate the wine holds a rare balance of tension and roundness, with ripe citrus and tropical fruit running through to a long, delicate finish.
Ruinart recommends pairing it with seafood or white fish, though it stands well on its own as an aperitif. Buy six or more bottles and the price drops to $200 each, applied automatically at checkout. Order online or find it in store at Wine More Cellars, Chadstone.
This bottle comes in Ruinart's Second Skin case, a moulded, recyclable paper design that's nine times lighter than a traditional box and cuts its carbon footprint by 60%, without compromising the protection the wine needs before it's poured.
