Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV (2nd Skin)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Ruinart
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV (2nd Skin)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Sézannais, Vallée de la Vesle)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores for the NV Blanc de Blancs: Wine Spectator ~93, James Suckling ~93, Vinous ~92, Wine Enthusiast ~92, John Gilman ~91–92 (various releases)

Tasting Note
Pale yellow with green highlights. Bright citrus, white peach and pineapple with floral lime blossom and subtle ginger/pink pepper spice. Silky mousse, precise acidity, rounded mid-palate and a mineral, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, citrus sea bass carpaccio, grilled lobster, creamy seafood pasta; Asian: sashimi and sushi, tempura prawns, Thai coconut fish soup, lightly spiced Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; hand-harvested 100% Chardonnay; alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, malolactic fermentation, 2–3 years aging on lees; dosage ~7 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Ruinart, founded 1729, is Champagne's oldest house. Wines source 25–30 chardonnay crus (majority Premier Cru) and age in Ruinart's historic chalk crayères.