Identity
| Producer | Maison Ruinart |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru and Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense golden hue with green reflections and silvery nuances |
| Aroma | Complex array of aromas with exceptional freshness, distinct toasty notes, dried fruits like almond, ripe wheat, pastry-like undertones, intense citrus, spring flowers, chalky mineral, and delicate smoky notes. |
| Palate | Straight and chiseled structure supported by crystalline freshness, with intense and precise citrus aromas extending into lively, fruity, and spicy fragrances carried by peppery notes. |
| Finish | Long and mineral finish with fine, almost creamy bubbles, echoing hints of saltiness, citrus, and lingering freshness. |
| Food Pairing | Parsnip, turbot, oysters, vegetable-based dishes, firm-fleshed fish, and seafood |
| Aging Potential | Drink now through 2042 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 5.50 |
| Aging Process | Aged under cork on lees |
| Fermentation | Bottle fermentation under cork |
Terroir
| Chalk |
Interesting facts
| This is the second Dom Ruinart vintage bottled under cork (sous liège) after the 2010 vintage, which also involves the return of manual disgorgement. |
Logistics
| Cork | Champagne Cork |