Ratings
RP 96 · Vinous 94 · JS 96 · JD 95
Identity
| Producer | Maison Ruinart |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Color | rosé |
Tasting
| Color Desc | delicate pink with raspberry highlights |
| Aroma | cinnamon nutmeg ginger blood orange kumquat violet peony fresh iodised oyster shell notes cherry spring flowers gooseberry tangerine almonds pastry |
| Palate | enveloping and silky with notes of tangy red fruits such as pomegranate and redcurrant mid-palate is smooth and saline |
| Finish | firm and intense finish supported by a delicate bitterness and a fine effervescence with a long saline penetrating finish |
| Food Pairing | oily fish or white meat dishes seasoned with warm spices citrus fruit or vegetables like squash and carrot |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGH
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Interesting facts
| The 2009 vintage was marked by difficult weather conditions including hail, rain, and wind during flowering, which were followed by a dry summer that allowed perfect maturation. |