Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Second Skin Champagne

Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the most famous Champagne from this phenomenal Champagne house. Unfortunately, it's also the most exclusive, as there's a shortage of the right grapes for this special Champagne every year. The Chardonnay grapes come from Ruinart's best vineyards and from contracted winegrowers, all grown in the Côte des Blancs. This area within the Champagne region boasts the best climate and terroir for Chardonnay grapes. Here, these grapes can grow carefree and in peace. All the grapes for this Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs are harvested by hand. This results in an extremely strict selection process for only the finest fruit. As you can imagine, only the best is good enough for this special champagne.

What makes this Ruinart Blanc de Blancs so special?

With hundreds of years of experience and deep expertise, Ruinart succeeds year after year in producing sublime champagnes. The origins of this champagne house date back to 1729, with a history intertwined with Dom Thierry Ruinart, a Benedictine monk and confidant of the sparkling wine pioneer, Dom Pérignon. What makes this Blanc de Blancs special is that only Chardonnay grapes were chosen. Almost all other Champagnes are made from multiple grape varieties, making it easier to create a proper blend. If only Chardonnay could be used, blending different Chardonnay grapes and vintages is much more challenging. Furthermore, Blanc de Blancs Champagne is very sensitive to light. The beautiful golden yellow color this Champagne possesses is very fragile. If this Champagne is left in its clear bottle in daylight for several days, its quality will deteriorate. Therefore, always store it in a dark place.

The special taste of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

What's also truly special is the taste of this magnificent Champagne. The nose is rich and full of beautiful, clean aromas of tropical fruit, light hints of citrus, and pleasant mineral notes. The taste, however, required some serious deliberation. Full, ripe, and thick were the first things we noted. Then came the nuances of tropical fruit flavors with a lovely interplay of citrus, yellow cream, brioche, and spring blossom. The finish, with the delicate mouthfeel of the subtle mousse, is truly a feast from start to finish!