R de Ruinart

R de Ruinart is the house's calling card. The cuvée is made up of 40% Chardonnay, 40 to 45% Pinot Noir and 10 to 15% Pinot Meunier. Added to this are 25 to 30% reserve wine from the two previous harvests, which gives it complexity. In the glass it shows a golden colour and lively bubbles. The nose is fresh and fruity, with pear, apple and apricot, followed by floral notes.

On the palate it is round and fleshy, setting off energetically with ripe fruit and finishing long. The freshness of the Chardonnay remains noticeable throughout, and it defines the house style. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass or tulip glass. It works as an aperitif, but is just as good with oysters, scallops or a ripe Chaource. A brut that sets the benchmark and can be put to many uses.