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Michel Rutat Lignum
88/100
Agriculture Biologique

Michel Rutat

Lignum 75cl

A golden robe with green highlights, animated by fine, elegant bubbles. An expressive nose marrying hawthorn, candied citrus and subtle vanilla notes inherited from oak barrel ageing. The palate is straight and taut, carried by a chalky minerality characteristic of Vertus, with a long, saline…

THE CUVÉES OF MAISON MICHEL RUTAT
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Notes & tasting

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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
88 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The complete absence of dosage and pure Premier Cru Chardonnay lend a mineral tension and a razor-sharp vivacity.
Roundness
Ageing for 5 to 6 months in oak barrels imparts a delicate texture and light vanilla notes that soften the structure.
Depth
The rigorous selection of Vertus plots yields a concentrated wine of complex, expressive aromatics.
Length
The chalky minerality characteristic of Vertus Premier Cru ensures a saline and persistent finish.

TASTING NOTES

A golden robe with green highlights, animated by fine, elegant bubbles. An expressive nose marrying hawthorn, candied citrus and subtle vanilla notes inherited from oak barrel ageing. The palate is straight and taut, carried by a chalky minerality characteristic of Vertus, with a long, saline finish.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

Discover this wine's DNA
Gravure grappe de raisin
0g/LDosage
100%Chardonnay

Terroirs

Vertus, Premier Cru of the Côte des Blancs, on exceptional calcareous-chalky soils. The Lignum cuvée — from the Latin for 'wood' — is drawn from a rigorous selection of plots vinified and aged for 5 to 6 months in oak barrels.

Michel Rutat

About this house

Established in Vertus at the heart of the Côte des Blancs, the Rutat Père et Fils estate cultivates 7 hectares of vines across the villages of Vertus, Bergères-lès-Vertus and Voipreux, with a predominance of Chardonnay (90%) on these exceptional chalky terroirs.

Since 2016, the fourth generation — Baptiste and Flavien — has farmed the vineyard organically (AB certification obtained in 2019) and revived fermentation and ageing in oak barrels, reclaiming the estate's artisanal heritage in the face of industrial practices.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

The buttery, cheesy notes of gougères echo the oaky nuances and razor-sharp vivacity of this zero-dosage Blanc de Blancs.

Starter

Starter

Oysters draw out the saline, chalky minerality of this pure Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.

Main course

Main course

The delicate butteriness of sole meunière pairs harmoniously with the mineral tension and vanilla notes of this barrel-aged cuvée.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Lignum” cuvée by Michel Rutat

4.8/5 · 16 reviews

Pauline A.

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Impeccable

Carefully wrapped as a gift. Fresh, fruity and very elegant. Top-notch delivery, as always. I’ll definitely be ordering again.

Joanne M.

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Exceptional

I’m honestly blown away by this vintage. Refined, precise and devilishly seductive. The website is clear and ordering is easy. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Jane H.

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Top-class

Exquisite for a special occasion. Notes of dried fruit and honey – superb. It has become my go-to champagne.

Aziz K.

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Absolutely brilliant

A lovely surprise when I opened it. Elegant and sophisticated – absolutely flawless. Very tasteful gift wrapping. Perfect as a present.

Arthur L.

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A lovely discovery

Comes in a lovely box. Fine, elegant bubbles – a real treat. Everything was perfect, from ordering to delivery. You’re sure to love it.

Melanie G.

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Loyal customer

A gift for my parents. A real treat, and perfectly balanced. A reliable, well-designed website. Quite simply, nothing to complain about.

Jade P.

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To be redone

This Lignum is superb. A champagne with real class. A purchase I don’t regret.

Brad S.

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A flawless performance

It really lives up to its reputation. Aromas of brioche and ripe apple. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. I’d give it 5 stars without a second thought.

Emilien G.

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Very good

Perfect for a wedding. Good body and a hint of minerality. The sort of bottle everyone can agree on.

Damien F.

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Without a single false note

Recommended by a friend – spot on. Fresh and delicious, with a lovely balance. Easy to order and secure payment. It really exceeded my expectations.

Carl W.

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Delighted with my purchase

I was looking for a lovely champagne. Its roundness and liveliness are beautifully balanced. Perfectly protected during transport. Perfect – no complaints whatsoever.

Amélie R.

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Excellent

Had a drink with my colleagues. A creamy effervescence and a clean finish. Reliable delivery – I trust them. Well done.

Amandine E.

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A safe bet

Tried it last night. An absolute treat, from start to finish. The follow-up email is a real bonus. I’d highly recommend it.

David N.

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Delicious

It arrived very quickly. Lovely freshness and a nice, long finish. The packaging does the product justice. In short, a supplier to keep in mind.

Lucas E.

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Perfect

I fell in love with it straight away. Just the right amount of dryness, never harsh. I’d recommend it without a second thought.

Helmut W.

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The best

Well done on this lovely bottle. A perfect balance between power and finesse. Just what we needed.