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Everything you need to know about Dom Ruinart: an exceptional champagne

Dom Ruinart is a prestigious cuvée from the oldest champagne house, Ruinart. This exceptional champagne, produced only in the finest vintages, embodies the house’s excellence and unique expertise.

History and prestige of Dom Ruinart

The origins of the Ruinart house

Ruinart, founded in 1729, was the first champagne house to be established. Inspired by his uncle, Dom Thierry Ruinart, a visionary monk, Nicolas Ruinart founded this iconic house to meet the growing demand for champagne amongst the European aristocracy.

Dom Ruinart: a tribute to innovation

1959 marked the launch of Dom Ruinart, a cuvée created in homage to Dom Thierry Ruinart. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this champagne expresses all the finesse and minerality of the Champagne terroir.

The unique characteristics of Dom Ruinart

An exceptional Blanc de Blancs

Dom Ruinart is a Blanc de Blancs, meaning it is made exclusively from Chardonnay. This choice results in great freshness, vibrancy and an aromatic profile rich in notes of citrus, white flowers and dried fruit.

Ageing and production methods

Each bottle of Dom Ruinart undergoes extended cellaring, often for more than 10 years. This prolonged ageing on the lees gives this champagne a creamy texture and remarkable aromatic complexity.

Tasting notes

- Appearance: Pale gold with green highlights.

- Nose: Aromas of candied citrus fruit, white flowers and hazelnut.

- Palate: Intense freshness, fine bubbles, subtle minerality and a lingering finish.

Best served with Dom Ruinart

Food and champagne pairings

Dom Ruinart brings out the best in refined dishes:

- Seafood and shellfish: langoustines, grilled lobster, oysters.

- Premium fish: Turbot, sole meunière, sea bass ceviche.

- Mature cheeses: Comté, Parmesan, fresh goat’s cheese.

Exceptional moments

Ideal for special occasions, Dom Ruinart is the perfect champagne to celebrate a wedding, anniversary or professional success.

Conclusion

Dom Ruinart is much more than just a champagne: it embodies the heritage, innovation and excellence of the House of Ruinart. Its finesse, complexity and elegance make it an exceptional cuvée, reserved for connoisseurs of fine champagnes.

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Everything you need to know about Dom Ruinart: an exceptional champagne