Chardonnay
Best known in Burgundy, Champagne, California
The world's most versatile white grape. Crisp, mineral and citrusy in cool places like Chablis; rich, creamy and toasty when oak-aged in warmer spots. It is also a key grape in Champagne.
What it tastes like
Elegant rosé with cherry, red berries, and rose petal aromas. Fresh and well-balanced on the palate.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- AperitifBefore dinner · Garden drinks · Salted nuts
- CanapésDrinks parties · Blinis · Gougères
- Fruit dessertsApple crumble · Fruit tarts · Pavlova
Pairs beautifully with sushi, lobster, cured meats, and dishes with truffle or mushroom.
The grapes
Pinot Noir
Best known in Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand
The great red grape of Burgundy. Cherry, raspberry, earthy and floral notes, with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Notoriously hard to grow well, but capable of extraordinary elegance, and a key grape in Champagne and English sparkling wine.
Where it's from
Champagne
France
The world's greatest sparkling wine region, by some distance. Chalk soils, cool climate and centuries of expertise combine to create wines of extraordinary finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier in various combinations; from the non-vintage everyday to the prestige cuvée extraordinary.
Meet the producer
Ruinart
Champagne, France
Founded in 1729, Ruinart is known as the oldest Champagne house and for its Chardonnay-led style. Love Wine stocks the Blanc des Blancs, R de Ruinart and a rosé. The aim throughout is freshness, purity and elegance.
More from Ruinart →The story behind it
Made with 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir, aged 2–3 years, with a delicate dosage.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of fresh, refined rosé champagnes like Taittinger or Laurent-Perrier.
What customers say
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