Ruinart Rose Brut Champagne

"This offers all the trim sleekness of a well-built racing sailboat, while the flavors unfurl on the palate like a full spinnaker sail. Macerated raspberry and poached apricot fruit is underscored by smoke and toast notes, and pleasing hints of crystallized honey, tangerine zest and dried thyme echo on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2030." - 94 PTS, WINE SPECTATOR

CHAMPAGNE HOUSE NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Ruinart Rosé is a harmonious champagne that balances the aromatic freshness of Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims chardonnay (45%) with the fruitiness of Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne pinot noir (43% vinified as white and 12% vinified as red).”

TASTING: "COLOUR - Reveals coral and rosewood hues; NOSE - First impressions reveal intense aromas of tropical fruit such as pomegranate, lychee and guava, complemented by floral essences of rose and freshly picked red berries. Secondary aromas include hints of warm spices such as tonka bean and nutmeg; PALATE - This cuvée’s fresh character is combined with a refined structure and delicate roundness. The elegant finish provides notes of peppermint and pink grapefruit."

QUICK FACTS:

-Harvested by hand 
-A blend of 40–50 crus including 20–30% reserve wines kept from a range of vintages 
- Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats  
-Malolactic fermentation 
-Aged in cellars for 2–3 years  
-Dosage: 8 g/L 
-Contains sulphites  
-12.5% ABV