Ruinart Rosé Champagne

The history of Ruinart rosé, the very first rosé champagne to make its appearance, dates back to the 18th century. While Ruinart rosé champagne first appeared over 250 years ago, its excellent quality remains the essential feature of the production of this delicate wine to this day.

Provenance

45% of the chardonnay is from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims vineyards. 55% of the pinot noir is from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne vineyards, 18 to 19% of which has been made into red wine.  20 to 25% coming from reserve wines from the 2 previous years.

Tasting Notes

The colour is a delicate pomegranate pink with very slightly orange reflections. The sparkling, light effervescence has a persistent foam.

The nose is subtle and fresh, first offering an original palette of tropical fruits (guava and lychee) and small berries (raspberries, cherries and wild strawberries) in the first instance. These are followed by rose and pomegranate notes which complete the complex, intense aromatic profile, dominated by somewhat undeveloped primary aromas.

On the palate the attack is distinct and full, cradled by a gentle effervescence. The aromas of freshly picked berries are fully expressed. The balance brings together a delightful freshness and voluptuous body, expressed by an elegant bracing touch of mint and pink grapefruit.

• Service temperature - 8-10ºC
• Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place, and away from vibrations
• Closure - Cork
• Health warning - Contains sulphites
• Alcohol by volume - 12.5 % Vol.

Packaging: Second skin is Ruinart's project to remove the gift box with an eco version- Two years of research and development were needed to get back to the essential: a 99% paper ¹ and recyclable case, moulded to the shape of the bottle. This case is 9 times lighter than its predecessor ² and produced without incurring any airfreight, resulting in a 60% reduction in its carbon impact ³ according to the BEE (Bilan Environnemental des Emballages) and ADEME (Agence de l'environnement et de la maîtrise de l'énergie) methodology.

Ruinart has a comprehensive sustainability programme and here are some key take-aways:

Restoring Biodiversity: The Maison adapts to a changing ecosystem and encourages the return of biodiversity by adopting alternative and innovative viticultural methods.

Reducing carbon emissions: As pioneer in climate awareness in Champagne, Ruinart has been innovating for over 10 years to reduce the climate impact of its entire activity, across its entire value chain, gesture by gesture.

Rethinking sustainable production: Ruinart is reinventing its savoir-faire to recreate harmony between viticulture and nature, to encourage biodiversity in its vineyards, and to ensure soil revitalisation for future generations.