Dom Ruinart Brut Ruinart (no reserve) 1985
12.5%
1.5L
Intensity
This vintage rosé brut is delicately perfumed (raspberry, currant, chalky notes, sweet spices), but also velvety and racy.
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Lot presentation
Dom Ruinart Brut Ruinart (no reserve) 1985
The wine
The fruit of a blend of 84% Chardonnay and 16% Pinot Noir, the vintage Dom Ruinart Rosé delivers first fruity and delicate scents, with the nose then progressively becoming more opulent as it warms up. There is an elegant overall refinement. The complexity and potential perceived on the nose are confirmed on the palate, with a great balance between red fruit, liquorice and citrus notes. The clean mouth has beautiful length and great persistence.
About the Producer Ruinart
Ruinart, the longest established champagne house, was founded in 1729. It is based in Reims and currently part of the LVMH group. At the time of Louis XIV, one Dom Thierry Ruinart (1657-1709), a Benedictine monk from Champagne, was working in the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. Here, he became aware of worldly society and the "bubbling wine" that was all the rage with young aristocrats. He inspired his brother and nephew, who were still living in Champagne, to start producing this wine. 20 years after his death (in 1729), his nephew Nicolas Ruinart founded the eponymous champagne house – the very first in history. Maison Ruinart owns some fantastic chalk tunnels which it uses as cellars and have UNESCO world heritage status. The house remained a family-run business for almost two centuries before entering the LVMH fold. However, it has retained its independence and kept its own unique style, nurtured by the cellar master Frédéric Panaïotis. With their high Chardonnay content, the champagnes are delicately mineral, and often have some chalky notes and a fruity and floral aromatic palette. Their very light character makes for a particularly good aperitif. The house has also wisely refreshed its white and rose Dom Ruinart prestige cuvées. The vineyards are located primarily on the Montagne de Reims and complemented by supplies from a few other very selective areas. Ruinart is unquestionably one of the most famous champagnes in the world.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 magnum
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marginally scratched label, 1 Marginally damaged labelOrigin: domain
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne
Owner: Ruinart
Vintage: 1985
Colour: sparkling rosé
Service temperature: 8°
Intensity: classic secondary fermentation
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
Comments: lot donated by the domain. Charity auction to benefit French charity #Protegetonsoignant. All proceeds (including buyer's commission) will be donated.