Ruinart : Dom Ruinart 2009

The indulgence and refinement of a vintage Blanc de Blancs by Ruinart

The estate

The first Champagne House founded in 1729, Ruinart is an essential reference. The historic Champagne Ruinart House owes its birth to the visionary and pioneering monk Dom Thierry Ruinart. Located in the heart of Reims, the Ruinart House guards a treasure. Unique, historical monuments and architectural feats, the Ruinart chalk pits have been classified as a historical site since 1931 and have been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since July 2015. Nearly 40 meters underground, in the darkness and coolness of the cathedral-like cellars, the precious bottles await their moment in the light. Elegance, style, and timelessness define the DNA of the Champagne Ruinart House, one of the most appreciated brands in France, embodying the excellence of French lifestyle around the world.

The vineyard

The Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 from the Ruinart House is made from great Champagne terroirs, namely 82% Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil, Oger and Avize) and 18% from the northern slope of the Montagne de Reims (including Sillery, a historic grand cru).

The wine

Produced only in exceptional vintages, the Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs cuvée, which has only seen 26 vintages, highlights the aromatic richness of chardonnay, the emblematic grape variety of the Ruinart House. A worthy successor to the 2007 vintage, this Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 from the Ruinart House proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the creation of this exceptional vintage cuvée.

The vintage

Described as sunny, 2009 is marked, despite lower rainfall than previous years, by a harvest of perfectly ripe grapes. Seasonal and without a heatwave, the summer temperatures allowed for the preservation of a beautiful freshness mixed with a crunchy and indulgent fruit.

Vinification

The grapes used to make the Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 from the Ruinart House are hand-harvested. The alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks is followed by a malolactic fermentation. The dosage of this Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 is 4g/l and its aging is a minimum of 8 years on lees.

Blend

This 2009 vintage champagne is a 100% chardonnay.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 from Ruinart

Tasting

Color
Intense and radiant, the golden color is adorned with subtle green-almond reflections.

Nose
Sunny while retaining a lot of finesse, the nose is indulgent, fleshy and crunchy. Exquisite notes of lemon, apricot and peach mingle with aromas of white fruits and flowers, enhanced by a few touches of honey. During aeration, aromas of candied fruits, fresh almond paste and Aix calisson combine with refreshing chalky notes.

Palate
Generous and of great elegance, the palate seduces with its acidity, its freshness with notes of stone fruits and its sapidity. With a beautiful balance, the palate reveals great vivacity and a tasty texture whose refinement is highlighted by the effervescence of rare finesse.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at 10-12°C.

Storage

This Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009 from the Ruinart House can wait until around 2041 to express all its aromatic richness.