{"product_id":"ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne","title":"Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer Background \u0026amp; History:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChampagne \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuinart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoldest established Champagne house\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, founded in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1729\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Nicolas Ruinart in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReims, France\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. From its early roots as a visionary wine merchant to becoming a benchmark of elegance in Champagne, Ruinart has long been associated with refined Chardonnay-driven styles and deep chalk \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecrayères\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (cellars) that shape its wines’ maturity and texture. The house pioneered the production of Blanc de Blancs Champagnes — wines made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes — reflecting purity and finesse in sparkling wine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlending and cellar management are overseen by Ruinart’s dedicated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChef de Caves and cellar team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose focus is on crafting a consistent house style each year. They select fruit from a wide array of Chardonnay crus to balance freshness, complexity, and aromatic depth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs is produced from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sourced from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e25-30 different crus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e predominately in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCôte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Sézannais, and La Vallée de la Vesle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e regions of Champagne. These chalk-rich terroirs are ideal for producing bright, mineral wines with vivid acidity and expressive aromatics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRuinart Blanc de Blancs Brut is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-vintage Champagne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that expresses the house’s quintessential Chardonnay style — elegant, fresh, and vibrant, with refined mousse and a mineral complexity. Blending in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ereserve wines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (typically ~20–30%) ensures consistency and depth across vintages.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNon-Vintage (NV) — a blend of base wines from multiple years plus reserve stocks, crafted for balance and continuity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV %:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12.5% alcohol by volume.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification and Aging Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAfter \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand harvesting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the grapes undergo \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ealcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tanks to preserve freshness. A \u003ci\u003efull malolactic fermentation\u003c\/i\u003e often takes place, followed by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–3+ years aging on the lees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Ruinart’s chalk cellars. A light \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edosage (~7 g\/L)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e balances tension and fruit.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — classic Blanc de Blancs, emphasizing precision, minerality, and floral character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Brilliant pale yellow with subtle green and almond highlights, with a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efine, persistent mousse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Intense aromas of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eripe lemon, pear, white peach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and floral notes of jasmine and acacia. Secondary hints include spice accents (ginger, pink peppercorn) and delicate brioche.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lively and precise, with vibrant citrus, orchard fruit, and stone fruit complemented by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eminerality, subtle creaminess, and saline freshness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Elegant and lingering, defined by bright acidity and refined mineral character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood and Wine Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAperitif:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Perfect to begin a meal or celebration.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeafood \u0026amp; Shellfish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Oysters, scallops, sashimi, sea bass carpaccio.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Fish \u0026amp; Salads:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e White fish sashimi, citrus salads, ceviche.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoft Cheeses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fresh chèvre, burrata with herbs and lemon.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell chilled at 8–10 °C (46–50 °F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a tulip or white wine glass to capture its aromatic range while preserving effervescence. Avoid over-chilling, which can mute delicate aromatics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStore horizontally in a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecool, dark environment (~10–12 °C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with humidity to protect the cork. While NV Blanc de Blancs is designed for early enjoyment, it can develop nuance over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–8+ years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with careful cellar conditions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames Suckling: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e~93 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — praised for its elegant expression and satisfying profile.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Spectator: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e~93 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — noted for finesse and mineral detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922257723606,"sku":null,"price":635.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/RuinartBlancdeBlancsBrutChampagne.png?v=1773667723","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}