Ruinart Blanc De Blancs NV (1.5L)

93 WS / 93 JS / 93 DE / 93 WE / 92 VM / 91 WA / 91 JD / 91 WI

Beautifully balanced and refined in texture, this displays exotic ground spice and floral accents to the flavors of poached white peach, Meyer lemon and candied ginger, with hints of pastry and honey. Offers a lasting, mouthwatering finish. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

Big step up in magnum from 750ml. An exceptional 2012 base, plus 2009 reserve wines. Has penetration and weight but very fresh. - Michael Edwards, Decanter

This Champagne has a strong following and it's easy to see why with the attractive ripe chardonnay fruits delivering white and yellow peach, mango, nectarine and lemon cream aromas and flavors. Smooth, sorbet-like palate. Drink now. - James Suckling

Ruinart's Blanc de Blancs is structured and intensely minerally, but with a rich, full, creamy palate. It is finely balanced—elegant yet fruity—with a bright, crisp aftertaste. - RV, Wine Enthusiast

(full malo; 9 g/l dosage; LAH9T): Light yellow-gold. Smoky citrus and orchard fruits on the deeply perfumed, mineral-tinged nose. Offers broad, toasty orange and pear skin flavors with an undercurrent of dusty minerals. Picks up floral and ginger nuances with air, along with hints of iodine and tarragon. Rich yet lively blanc de blancs with powerful back-end lift and finishing grip. - Josh Raynolds

Based on the 2019 vintage and disgorged in 2022, Ruinart's newly released NV Blanc de Blancs bursts with characteristically reductive aromas of yellow orchard fruit, citrus oil, iodine and toasted bread. Medium-bodied, pillowy and fleshy, with lively acids and a saline finish, it is an attractive Champagne that incorporates 20% reserve wines. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Classic and springy, with a pastoral, fresh feel and a bright pale straw hue, the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut is the calling card for the house. This release is based on the 2020 vintage, with some reserves from 2019 and 2018, all raised in stainless steel tank and lifted with 7 grams per liter dosage. Opening to floral aromas as well as a note of salted white grapefruit and a hint of soft, chalky earth, it offers a fluffy mousse and a juicy palate, with notes of candied apple in a medium-bodied frame. A sleek and refreshing Champagne with an approachable kiss of sweet, ripe fruit, it’s going to hold up over the coming years, but I would prefer to enjoy it young to preserve its freshness.-Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck

The Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV opens with delicate lemon and yellow apple aromas plus hints of vanilla, and cream. Light yellow-gold in color and light to medium-bodied, it has a lean texture and acid vibrancy through a medium-long, mineral finish. 80% of this multi-village blend is from the 2020 vintage and includes 20% of reserve wines that are under 3 years of age. The wines underwent complete malolactic fermentation, were aged 2 years on lees and finished with a seven gram per liter dosage.-Sarah Mayo, Wine Independent