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.
Ruinart Blanc des Blancs
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Why you'll love it
Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes sourced from premier crus in the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Sézannais, this Champagne embodies Ruinart's commitment to elegance and purity. Aged for a minimum of 28 to 36 months on lees, it...
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- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- GrapeChardonnay
- StyleSparkling
- Alcohol12.5%
What it tastes like
A luminous, pale golden Champagne with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose offers fresh citrus, white flowers, and white fruits like peach and pineapple. On the palate, expect crisp apple, lemon, almond, and chalky minerality, culminating in a long, elegant finish.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- AperitifBefore dinner · Garden drinks · Salted nuts
- Delicate fishSole · Plaice · Poached cod
- ShellfishMussels · Prawns · Clams
Ideal as an aperitif or paired with dishes like oysters, grilled shrimp, quiche, or light salads.
The grape
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
Established in 1729, Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, renowned for its dedication to Chardonnay. The Blanc de Blancs, a signature expression, reflects the house's heritage and the finesse of its terroirs.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of elegant, Chardonnay-driven Champagnes like Taittinger Comtes de Champagne or Salon Blanc de Blancs will appreciate Ruinart's refined style.
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Delivery & collection
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