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.

The history and prestige of Dom Ruinart

The origins of the Ruinart house

The House of 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

The year 1959 marked the launch of Dom Ruinart, a cuvée paying tribute 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, lovely structure and a rich aromatic profile featuring notes of citrus, white flowers and dried fruit.

Ageing and production method

Every bottle of Dom Ruinart undergoes extended ageing in the cellar, often for more than 10 years. This long period on the lees gives this champagne a creamy texture and remarkable aromatic complexity.

Tasting notes

- Colour: Pale gold with green highlights.

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

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

The best occasions to enjoy Dom Ruinart

Food and champagne pairings

Dom Ruinart enhances refined dishes:

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

- Fine fish: turbot, sole meunière, sea bass ceviche.

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

Special occasions

Ideal for special occasions, Dom Ruinart is the perfect champagne for celebrating a wedding, a birthday or a professional achievement.

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.

To find out more about this prestigious cuvée, see ‘The History and Prestige of Dom Ruinart’.