Ruinart R de Ruinart NV MG

Medium green yellow colour with silver reflections, lively, persistent mousse. Delicately smoky with a touch of herbal savouriness in the background, yellow apple fruits, some peach, candied orange zest. Juicy, fresh orchard fruit nuances, racy, fresh acidity, lime zest, salty finish, a stimulating, vibrant food wine.

Wine Advocate

This is a fabulous version of Ruinart’s NV Brut Blanc de Blancs. The wine seems fresher, more vibrant and less obviously sweet than in the past, all of which makes this a far more interesting wine. The trademark profile of lemon, jasmine and green apples is very much in the forefront while the wine’s textural finesse and length are both first-class. This release of the NV Brut makes a great introduction to the wines of Ruinart, Champagne’s oldest house. This is Lot LAGJSAF. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. (AG, 10/2011)